Bombardier, a global leading aircraft manufacturer, has opened its new Asia Pacific engineering operations headquarters in Melbourne.
Bombardier’s new Victorian government-backed multimillion-dollar Melbourne Service Centre at Essendon Fields will create 65 new high-skilled new jobs, according to the state government’s media statement.
Minister for Industry Support and Recovery Ben Carroll, who visited the new headquarters today, said the facility marks a significant win for Victoria and further cements the state’s position as a global leader in innovation.
The new headquarters will offer maintenance repair, and overhaul services while acting as a central depot and providing ground support for all Bombardier aircraft across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific.
Bombardier also plans to establish partnerships with Victorian universities and TAFEs to develop specialised aviation servicing training and enable students and graduates to tap into more opportunities.
Bombardier plans to partner with Victorian universities and TAFEs to develop specialised aviation servicing training.
“The introduction of the new Melbourne Service Centre continues to illustrate how Bombardier is transforming its aftermarket footprint around the world – and establishing high-paying aerospace careers in Melbourne,” said Bombardier Executive Vice President Jean-Christophe Gallagher.
“We look forward to deepening our ties with the local community by working with local schools to establish an invaluable aerospace pipeline that will train and develop highly skilled maintenance technicians for years to come.”
The company is a world leader in aviation, with a focus on design, manufacturing, and servicing business aircraft.
With its new headquarters in Victoria, Bombardier adds to the list of aviation companies the state government has recently supported, including aircraft composites manufacturer Quickstep Holdings Limited and the Qantas Group.
“We’re supporting world-leading businesses to invest here because we know they will boost Victoria’s booming economy and bring high-skilled jobs to the state,” Carroll said.
The international aviation sector in Victoria directly employs over 6,700 people and supports thousands of other jobs.
