The Manager of the Moorabbin Airport Services, Paul Ferguson is a Rotarian and he and his staff provided a most interesting overview of the Airport and its services and activities in preparation for our proposed Rotary Club of Hawthorn visit on 11th July.

The event we plan will first of all provide a 30 minute guided tour of the most interesting aviation museum on site. Following a light BBQ lunch self-catered by our Rotary Club, those attending will be addressed by the General Manager who will cover the early history, present and the future of the airport that provides an extensive range of civil aviation services.

Moorabbin Airport is the second busiest airport in Australia, averaging 295,000 movements per year. There are approximately 3,300 people directly employed at the airport and 6,000 people indirectly employed. It is estimated that one third of all airport jobs are aviation-related. 1,200 student pilots are trained at the airport each year by a dozen flight schools, with 50% travelling from regional areas or overseas. The airport and its businesses provide $50+ million in exports through flight training services.

A charge of $25.00 per head will cover the guided tour, museum entrance and our lunch that the Vocational Service Committee will provide.

I suggest we car pool to provide transport for this event. This will be an excellent vocational visit but before finalising arrangements could you please confirm your support and that our time schedule does not conflict with any other Rotary events you are planning.

Vincent Chen  

vchen8765@gmail.com  or  0450 668 765