PILOT

Meet TRISH, a PILOT AT CareFlight, Darwin, Northern Territory. Where did you go to school and what were your favourite subjects?

I did some of my primary school in Indonesia and then middle school and high school back in Australia. I attended high school in Darwin where my favourite subjects were chemistry and biology. So nothing aviation-related.

What was your first job in aviation?

I worked as a charter pilot based in Alice Springs working for a company called Charter.

What training did you need to do to secure your current job?

I needed a commercial pilot's license and I also completed a diploma in aviation. However, to get my current role, I also needed some experience. That means a certain amount of hours in different areas of flying. Once completed, I was able to apply as an aeromedical pilot.

Talk us through a typical day in your role?

When I get to work, I'll look at the weather forecasts. I'll also check over the aircraft and make sure it's safe and ...