It would be true to say that the tourism and aviation industry when through some pretty turbulent times during the covid-19 pandemic, as all air travel was halted. However, since then, a lot has changed, with major providers like Emirates Airways and Qantas set to reach pre-pandemic levels this year for the first time.
With these difficult times and travel restrictions behind us and the disruptions to our lives over, the airline industry - and the tourism sector - is booming in Australia, meaning that profitability has returned. That means lots of job opportunities in fields like air traffic control (ATC), air navigation, and aerospace engineering (for companies like Boeing), as well as the supply chain, the travel agent sector, wellness tourism, or even advocacy roles with regulatory bodies like IATA.
Those With the Skills Can Take Advantage of this Industry Boom
This boom in activity presents many new job opportunities for ambitious Australians, and those with the skills can get ahead and enjoy some amazing careers. As such, online courses in aviation, tourism, and travel can help you take off into the stratosphere, metaphorically speaking.
Whether working in commercial aviation over major flight paths from New York in North America to Europe, leasing vehicles to holiday goers, or delivering an excellent customer experience in the hotel field, online learning lets you gain skills at your own pace. It also leverages the digital transformation that’s revolutionised professional learning.
However, even when learning via aviation courses online, there are challenges that must be overcome for you to follow your own flight plan to successful completion. In this article, we look at how to overcome those challenges so that one day you can realise your professional ambitions.
Challenge 1 - Not Enough Spare Time
One of the most common challenges when engaging with aviation courses online, like our Flight Attendant Career Sampler, is time management. Decision-making is key here, as you need to decide to get organised so that nothing is rushed and you have time set aside. By creating a schedule and sticking to it (meaning procrastination!) you’ll have no shortages in terms of time, and you’ll get the self-sustainability you need to make it to the end and pass your course.
Challenge 2 - Technological Issues & Connectivity
When learning in classroom formats, the instructor is in front of you, but with online learning, you need an internet connection and a working digital device. As such, you need to find an area with a good internet signal and ensure that your device is fully charged up ahead of time. If you’re still having problems, it’s likely time you reached out to technical support.
Challenge 3 - Losing Motivation
When you’re engaging in aviation courses online or in webinars, you’re essentially on your own, which means that it can be difficult to stay motivated and focused on learning.
Feelings of isolation can cause severe turbulence in your progress, so it’s important to reach out to friends or even your mentor (every OCA student gets an expert guide). With online learning, there’s support there if you know where to look.
Challenge 4 - Lack of Self-Care
Just like an aircraft, the human body needs to be fuel efficient, by which we mean that you need to care for your body and give it what it needs for learning success. This means eating right, sleeping enough, and exercising if you can. Self-care is one of the most important metrics to focus on if you want to successfully complete your training, so be kind to yourself, and you’ll fare much better.
Challenge 5 - A Lack of Technical Knowledge
Clearly, if you learn entirely via aviation courses online, you’re not going to get the hands-on practical experience that you’d get with in-person learning. However, this is an obstacle that can also be overcome, as there are online simulations that can be used instead.
Also, you can apply for internships with the type of companies you’re looking to work for, giving you valuable experience and something great to put on your CV.
Launch Your Own Career With OCA Aviation Courses Online
If you’re looking for your own career in aviation, Online Courses Australia's CPD-endorsed, video-based aviation courses online represent the most affordable, convenient, and mentally stimulating learning options you’ll find. All students get complete control over their professional development and support via their own 1-to-1 expert mentor.
To get a closer look at what it’s like to learn with Online Courses Australia, take a glance at our Student Study Demo, which shows you everything you need to know. However, if you’d like to see our entire course library, which covers more than 20 different sectors, visit us today at www.onlinecoursesaustralia.edu.au.
Alternatively, if you’re like to speak to us before enrolling in our aviation courses online, simply call 1300 611 404 or email support@onlinecourses.com.au, and we’ll replay as quickly as we can.
