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Women need more opportunities in the aviation industry as Engineers, Technicians, Pilots and more. If you're a year 13 female, you've got the chance to build an incredible STEM-based career with the NZDF. Spend a week with us to find out if aviation is for you.

Our School to Skies programme is a Tech and Aviation Camp open to women in year 13 studying NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) Maths, English and Science subjects. Ready to reach for the sky?

Two School to Skies participants work in flight suits work together to assemble small parts

About School to Skies

School to Skies is a Royal New Zealand Airforce initiative. It began in 2017 to increase the number of women in the male dominated military work force. Since then, it has grown into a broader diversity and inclusion programme.

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School to Skies for teachers

Put yourself into the shoes of your students by joining us for a week-long camp with other like-minded educators. We'll show you how STEM applies to real-world problems so you can bring this information and enthusiasm back to your classrooms.

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School to Skies on the road

We'll bring the experts to you. Whether you're a school or community group, we're happy to share our love of STEM and aviation with you. Give us the opportunity to inspire and delight you with a day of aviation themed activities.