Trent Brady
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Eager and enthusiastic student targeting a long, successful career in aeronautical engineering and aviation mechanical maintenance. Studied three semesters of Bachelor (Honours) program in Aerospace Engineering to develop a strong theoretical understanding. Though, deferred to an Advanced Diploma of Aerospace Engineering for greater practical learning prior completing Bachelor Honours. Confident in practicing studies, whilst committed to continuous learning, development, and modelling Qantas Group's innovative values.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace Engineering Student
RMIT University College of Vocational Education
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2025 - Current
- Currently undertaking studies, no experience upon time of application
Operations Team Member
Bunnings Warehouse
Frankston , Victoria
04.2022 - Current
- Customer service role in the Lifestyles department, predominantly in the landscape subsidiary
- The role prioritises advising customers on how to best construct their landscaping projects according to their quality standards, budget, and safety
- Merchandising aisles and shelves to display the greatest range of products at the best prices. This may involve situating pallets of bulk products or readjusting shelves to prioritise fast-turnover products.
- Certification in operating electric pallet jacks (up to 2-ton payload), work assist vehicles (WAV), and completing training to operate heavy-duty walkie stackers
Aerospace Engineering Student
RMIT University
Melbourne, Vic
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Team Coordinator for the Lunar Rover Design Project, an assignment inspired by the Lunar Rover exploring Mars aboard NASA's Artemis mission, scheduled for 2026
- Experience in CAD software, programming languages. These include Solidworks 2023, MATLAB, MATLAB Simulink and XLR5
- Operating small-scale wind tunnels for airfoil performance analysis at various wind speeds and pitch angles
- Handling hydraulic presses when analysing stresses and strains of various materials and structures
- Hands-on experience during the layering-up process of molding carbon fibre laminates. Including the premixing of the resin and hardening mixture
- Selecting and analysing airfoil shapes and determining aircraft shape and geometry, as apart of handheld glider project.
Certificate II in Engineering Studies
Chisholm Insitute
Dnadenong , Victoria
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Performing simple welding and thermal cutting processes to fabricate structures
- This involves accurately handling ARC, TIG, and MIG welders to join parent metals, as well as handheld plasma cutters and oxygen-acetylene cutters to roughly shape structures
- Programming press brakes and pan brakes to fold sheet metal to desired angles. Also, controlling hydraulic guillotines to precisely cut sheet metal
- Fitting and turning hands-on work. This required training for operating metal lathes, pedestal drills, mill drills, and pedestal grinders safely
- Training and practice using various measuring devices. These include vernier calipres, vernier height gauges, and dial indicators
- Interpreting Engineering Drawings and Sketching 3D drawings
Education
Bachelor (Honours) in Aerospace Engineering - Engineering
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC03-2028
Certificate II in Engineering Studies - Engineering, Fabrication and Fitting and Turning
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC12-2023
VCE Certificate -
Elisabeth Murdoch College
Langwarrin, VIC12-2023
Skills
- Problem-solving knowledge at a second-year level
- Practical understanding of engineering and material behaviour
- Task committed and adaptable to change
- Love for all things new, and a lifetime learner
- Team player and leader, promoting a contributive environment
- Under-promising but over-delivering
Affiliations
- Socialising with family and friends
- Cars, aviation, and motorsport
- Traveling and outdoors
- Mechanical Projects and Aerodynamics
- Basketball and mountain biking
- Music and Film
Accomplishments
- Bunnings Outstanding Customer Service Award, 2024 and 2025
- Bunnings BSAFE SIT team member since 2024
- Bunnings BSAFE Monthly Safety Champion, presented in September 2024
- Distinction grade for Mars lunar rover chassis design
- High Distinction Grade (100%) for complete Lunar Rover Design
- High Distinction Grades for Engineering Dynamics class practical assignments
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aerospace Engineering Student
RMIT University College of Vocational Education
07.2025 - Current
Aerospace Engineering Student
RMIT University
03.2024 - 06.2025
Operations Team Member
Bunnings Warehouse
04.2022 - Current
Certificate II in Engineering Studies
Chisholm Insitute
11.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor (Honours) in Aerospace Engineering - Engineering
RMIT University
Certificate II in Engineering Studies - Engineering, Fabrication and Fitting and Turning
Chisholm Institute
VCE Certificate -
Elisabeth Murdoch College
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