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Skilled workers for the aviation/advanced manufacturing industry are not something the industry can buy, but something the industry can and must create. It is imperative that the aviation/manufacturing industry captures the knowledge and skills of its best workers and passes it on to a new generation of employees. You can make a difference by participating in the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee's (AJAC) registered apprenticeship program in Washington State. Our apprenticeship program model is one of the best on-the-job training methods to create a new generation of aviation/advanced manufacturing industry employees. Find out how by reading the answers to the most commonly asked questions about our program. |
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What training will be given?
We are a commercial supplier or job shop who has some aviation/manufacturing customers. Can we take advantage of your education and training program?
We are a small aviation/manufacturing company. Can we get involved?
We are a large aviation/manufacturing company with great needs. How can you help us?
Who is eligible to be a part of the aerospace apprenticeship programs?
When I hear the word apprenticeship, I think of union apprenticeships. Are apprenticeship programs for companies where machinists belong to the union?
What training will be given?
The aviation and advanced manufacturing industries have been surveyed to find out their greatest area of need. AJAC has developed the following apprenticeship programs:
- Aircraft Mechanic Airframe
- Aircraft Interiors Assembly Mechanic
- Composite Manufacturing Specialist
- Industrial Controls Technician
- Machinist
- Machinist (Aircraft Oriented)
- Maintenance Machinist
- Maintenance Machinist (Aircraft Oriented)
- Outside Marine Machinist
- Tool and Die Maker
If there is enough need, we can create apprenticeship programs anywhere in Washington State for almost any trade. Let us know the training programs you need.
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We are a commercial supplier or job shop who has some aviation customers. Can we take advantage of your program?
Yes! We provide our apprenticeship programs to organizations linked in a variety of ways to aerospace/aviation, advanced manufacturing, medical manufacturing, and marine. If you produce parts for any of these industries or have customers in these industries, you will most likely be eligible to participate in our education and training programs. Please contact an AJAC representative to verify your ability to participate.
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We are a small aviation/manufacturing company. Can we get involved?
Yes! We are currently recruiting small companies of 15 employees or less to participate in co-op aviation training programs with other small companies. As we facilitate these partnerships, we will identify common needs among these employers and structure an aviation apprenticeship program that can be attended by employees from multiple companies.
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We are a large aviation/manufacturing company with great needs. How can you help us?
Some aviation/manufacturing companies are large enough to sustain one or more programs that work with only their employees. Fifteen or more apprentices would fill an entire class. The instructor and classroom instruction would be provided by your local Washington State community or technical college.
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Who is eligible to be a part of the aerospace/manufacturing apprenticeship programs?
Aviation/advanced manufacturing apprenticeship programs are available to any Washington State company in the aviation/advanced manufacturing industries and its suppliers. We currently have education and training programs in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett/Snohomish and Spokane, and plan to open more!
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When I hear the word apprenticeship, I think of union apprenticeships. Are apprenticeship programs for companies where machinists belong to the union?
In Washington State, apprenticeship programs may or may not involve the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) union. All apprenticeship programs are open to companies with IAM union labor and those without. It makes no difference to the apprenticeship program.
Apprenticeship programs are the key to creating, recruiting and retaining a highly skilled and productive workforce.
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If you are interested in finding out more about AJAC's programs, please click here to request more information.