Quickstep Aerospace Services expands at Tullamarine

Composites and aerospace manufacturer Quickstep is to invest $4 million expanding its Quickstep Aerospace Services maintenance business at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport.

The company, which bought the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operation from Boeing Australia, is to invest $4 million with the support of the Victorian government.

Sixty three full-time jobs, including 51 jobs in aircraft maintenance and engineering, will be created.

QAS works on Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and Bombardier civilian aircraft, as well as F/A-18 Classic and Super Hornets, C-130J Hercules and CH-47 Chinooks.

It has previously announced plans to broaden the scope of MRO work offered to include F-35 sustainment and other defence and commercial platforms.

Quickstep chief executive Mark Burgess said: “This is an important partnership with the Victorian Government, which has demonstrated strong support for the aviation sector’s recovery.

“We are proud to be making joint investments in the future of aviation in the state.”

According to Victorian industry support minister Martin Pakula, domestic airline operators will be able to carry out aviation maintenance that had previously moved offshore.

Quickstep is planning to expand its offerings with upgrades to the Tullamarine facilities, equipment and business processes.

The company aims to provide industry-leading advanced composite, bonded and conventional metal aircraft structures and MRO capabilities for local airlines and airlines across the Asia Pacific region.

Victoria’s aviation sector employs around 6,700 people and contributes approximately $1.7 billion to the economy each year.

Picture: Quickstep

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