Textron Aviation has joined forces with the Heroes MAKE America Airframe & Powerplant certification training program.
Working in conjunction with The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, the Textron Aviation initiative will prepare active duty, transitioning service members and veterans for careers as A&Ps.
The six-week accelerated program, held at Textron Aviation’s Career & Learning Center, includes two weeks of training prep and career readiness, followed by four weeks of A&P certification training and testing.
“This comprehensive approach ensures that participants are well-prepared for their new careers,” Textron Aviation officials said.
“America faces a skills gap and our veterans are uniquely positioned to bridge that gap,” said Maggie Topping, senior vice president, Human Resources & Communications at Textron Aviation. “By supporting the Airframe and Powerplant Certification Training program, we will make a significant difference in the lives of our service members by providing a streamlined pathway to quality manufacturing jobs following their exceptional service to our country.”
The first participants of the program are already in training. Interested candidates can apply for the Heroes MAKE America A&P Certification Training program here.
For more information: TxtAv.com
Great program.
Those without “aptitude” won’t get through the course. We need more A&P/IAs for sure.
I’ve seen this done in the military while I was in the Air force. It was a failure in my opinion.
Number one is, one MUST have a mechanical aptitude to be the Best mechanic on any aircraft! Any other will fail down the line.
I had a total of 40 plus years in the military service. I spent 8 years active duty got out a attended 22 months at SPARTIN SCHOOL, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thought about getting a job at American aircraft repair center, interview with recommendations from their inspectors people.
I was turned down because I only had training on Air force airplanes although I had an A&P license in my hands.. I joined the Air Guard and they grabbed me up and even gave me my rank back too boot. Also promoted me a year later👍👍 How ever I could not survive with a family on what I making!! I ended volunteered for Active duty and the rest was history!
My point is you must have a good mechanical aptitude to be an aircraft mechanic!!!
When you work on aircraft you ALWAYS HAVE A PERSONS LIFE IN YOUR HANDS!!!
Mitch.
Awesome.
Makes life simpler for military maintainers to get quickly and surely into the field.
Additionally it prevents the waste of time going through a full A&P course to “learn” redundant stuff than we already new and practiced for years. Regs and civilian best practices must be taught.
Any thought given to offering this training to Air Guard members? Many have the required FAA experience and just need that extra training to get the certifications.
How does this training meet Part 65 requirements?
Most likely it is only for the aviation skill sets in the military. Crew chiefs, airframe and engine mechanics only need 18 months of experience for either the A or the P side of the ticket, 36 months for both sides. This course will give them the general systems that they don’t get in the military, they are usually specialized in their airframe and know little about the general aviation aircraft.