January 29, 2020
Qantas’ new multi-million-dollar pilot academy was officially opened near Wellcamp Airport on Wednesday.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the opening was a landmark moment for Toowoomba and the Queensland aviation industry.
“Construction of the academy has already created around 100 jobs, while also supporting an additional 300 jobs along the construction supply chain,” she said.
“As the academy begins to reach its full capacity, eventually training 250 pilots a year, up to 160 new jobs will be created in training and support roles.”
State Development Minister Cameron Dick said students who attended the facility would receive the best possible start to their aviation careers.
“Not only are students training in a syllabus established by one of the world’s great airlines, they also have access to the latest in aviation training systems,” Mr Dick said.
Wagner Corporation Director Neill Wagner said the project had been completed within five months.
“Meeting this extremely challenging deadline is a credit to the Wagner Corporation team who have worked together in an efficient way to deliver this project at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport,” Mr Wagner said.
He said construction of a Regional Trade Distribution Centre would begin at Wellcamp Airport early this year.
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