Brisbane Welcomes New Qantas Engineering Academy, Boosting Aircraft Engineer Training

Today marks the grand opening of the Qantas Group Engineering Academy in Brisbane, initiating the training of its first cohort of engineering apprentices. This innovative academy is set to shape the future of aircraft engineering with a revised curriculum jointly developed by Qantas and Aviation Australia. The revamped program aims to significantly boost apprentice training capacities annually.

The academy's inaugural group of 30 apprentices will engage in a blend of practical simulations that replicate actual hangar conditions and theoretical classroom studies. They will also gain hands-on experience under the guidance of seasoned Qantas engineers. In a notable contribution, QantasLink has dedicated its final Boeing 717, VH-YQW, to the academy, providing apprentices the unique opportunity to train on an actual jet aircraft.

The expansion continues with over 250 engineering apprentices set to train across Australia under Qantas this year, marking a 45% increase from the previous year. Over the next ten years, Qantas plans to add 8,500 operational roles nationwide and invest in new training facilities to bolster this growth.