About NGN
The NextGenNetwork (NGN) is an initiative of A/AA, where professionals can come together, understand, and engage in aviation, aerospace, and space, to build a network and support one another through the early stages of their careers and beyond.
What are the benefits of joining NGN? Whether you're just starting your career, switching industries, or returning to work, there's never been a better time to connect. NGN offers opportunities to bring together the industry either, such as:
NGN Networking Sessions
Expand your network over a drink in your local speakeasy bar, or join in on the fun for a night of problem solving and gaming. NGN Networking Sessions are run regualrly across Australia.
'Meet the Boss' sessions
Often run as networking events, opportunity to engage with senior industry representatives in a smaller group gathering to ask all the questions of their career path and gain insights into the industry.
NGN Professional Online - Career Seminar
To get ahead professional, you need to think ahead. NextGenNetwork brings together leaders and industry representatives to give you a head start in your career. Whether it be career planning, landing your first role, an internship, or graduate program, our speakers give you the tools, tips, and insight you need to take off in the industry.
NGN Professional Site Visits
Aviation/Aerospace Australia facilitates access to corporate site visits across Australia to provide in-person experiences for individuals, education providers, and organisations looking to get hands-on expereinces in the workplace.
NextGenNetwork Committee
CHAIR
- Andrew Gauci | General Manager, Business Operations, Boeing Aerostructures Australia
COMMITTEE
- Natalia Adair | Composites Research Engineer at Boeing Global Technology
- Manatsawee Limprapuwiwattana (San) | PhD Student at RMIT University
- Riley Havela | Systems Analyst, Workforce Planning, Crew Planning & Systems at Qantas Group
- Raj Burli | Digital Lead - Innovation and Education at MEMKO
- Karina Finlayson | Quality Engineer at Boeing Aerostructures Australia
- Chantel Raja | Graduate Mechatronics Engineer at BAE Systems Australia
- Angela Zhang | Flight Instructor at Learn to Fly Melbourne
- Charlie Abitbol | Student and COO of Monash High Powered Rocketary, Monash University
- Dylan Guo | Aerospace student, University of New South Wales
- Greta Stephensen | Aerospace Engineer, BAE Systems
- Harrison Papagianis | Aerospace Engineer, Department of Defence
- Isabelle Gonano | Student, University of Queensland
- Ketan Singh | AME Apprentice, Jetstar
- Komal Gupta | Aerospace Engineering Student, Monash Unviersity
- Mady Hall | Production Engineer, BAE Systems
- Merve Akinci | Aspiring commercial pilot, maintenance and engineering, Virgin Australia
- Nick Dhanjee | Talent Acquisition Partner, Virgin Australia
- Sienna Klein | Student and private pilot, CQ University
- Sophie Hufer | Mechanical Aircraft Maintanence Engineer, Jetstar
ADVISERS/SUPPORTERS
- Elisabeth Corcoran | Communications Manager, Melbourne Airport
- Rachel Ong | Product Lead at BAE Systems Australia