Advanced Inspection and Manufacturing Mobile Training Unit (AIM-MTU)

Advanced Inspection and Manufacturing Mobile Training Unit (AIM-MTU)

AJAC is taking its aerospace and advanced manufacturing training on the road with the Advanced Inspection and Manufacturing Mobile Training Unit (AIM-MTU).


What is the AIM-MTU?

A 53’ classroom on wheels that travels across Washington State to employer worksites and community/technical colleges to provide the next generation of aerospace and advanced manufacturing tradespeople:

  • Hands-on apprenticeship and just-in-time technical short-term training
  • Advanced Inspection and Manufacturing curriculum
  • Highly skilled instructors
  • State-of-the-art advanced inspection and manufacturing equipment/technology:
    • Computerized training stations — CAD, CAM and HAAS Simulators
    • Advanced Metrology Lab
    • 3-D Prototype Technology
    • Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
    • And more!


  • Advanced Inspection and Manufacturing Mobile Training Unit (AIM-MTU)
  • Planning and Design Stations
  • 3D Rapid Prototyper and Cleaning Station
  • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
  • Tool Pre-Setter
  • Hardness Tester
  • Digital Microscope






















Detailed Look Inside the AIM-MTU

What Type of Training Does the AIM-MTU Offer?

  • Short-term modularized training to meet employer needs.
  • Training throughout the entire manufacturing process:
    • Product Designing
    • Programming
    • Testing
    • Setup
    • Machining
    • Inspection
      • Non-destructive inspection
    • Reporting

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What Does the AIM-MTU Provide Employers?

  • Specialized trainings for individual worksites, including training journey-level workers to be on-site trainers after the AIM-MTU’s visit
  • Flexibility to visit worksites for whatever time is needed
  • Ability to train employees in the AIM-MTU while regular work takes place on machinery at the worksite
  • Option to supplement the on-site piece of apprenticeship or short-term training
  • Training on equipment not available at company worksite
  • Accommodation of a large group of trainees or just a few employees

Where Does the AIM-MTU Travel?

Across Washington State to:

  • Employer work sites (industry sectors include: aerospace, medical manufacturing, marine, automotive, etc.)
  • Community/technical colleges in conjunction with the AJAC training programs
  • Training centers

How Can I Find Out More?

If you are interested in an AIM-MTU visit, sponsorship opportunities or have questions, please contact AJAC at aim-mtu@ajactraining.org or 206-764-5832.

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