New aviation training bases in Perth bolster industry presence in western gateway

Key points

• The Western Australian Government has welcomed the opening of a Qantas Group emergency procedures training centre and a new Jetstar crew base in Perth. More than 1200 Perth-based Qantas Group pilots and crew are expected to train at the facility each year, so Western Australians will not have to travel interstate to upskill.
• The centre includes six classrooms, slide and raft equipment, fire training facilities and a virtual reality training area.
• Premier Roger Cook said the facilities would strengthen local training and create skilled jobs.