Bombardier ties up with Texas State Technical College for Apprenticeship program

Bombardier ties up with Texas State Technical College for Apprenticeship program:

4 December 2019:  With a view to develop local talent, drive regional aerospace growth and provide support for the manufacture of the Advanced Metallic Wing for the Global 7500 aircraft Bombardier and Texas State Technical College have come together to start an apprenticeship training program.

The Bombardier Aviation Apprenticeship Program or BAAP as it is also called will offer the perfect blend of practical and on-the-job training. The program will support growth of Global 7500 Advanced Metal Wing manufacture in Red Oak, Texas.

The two year BAAP program will offer

1.The students a chance to enter the high-tech aerospace sector with no formal qualifications.

2.It challenges them to present a winning attitude and develop mechanical dexterity and sound logic skills to be able to pass an entry-level aptitude test.

3.It will offer students expert training in conjunction with TSTC's excellent facilities, allowing students to benefit at no cost from industry-tailored modules, experienced instructors, tools and equipment and financial support.

4.It includes the introduction of health, safety and quality best practices.

5.It also includes aircraft drawing and specification comprehension, manufacturing appreciation of standard and regulatory compliances of aircraft assembly and much more.

"The growth of Bombardier's Global 7500 program is paramount to the future success and development of Bombardier Aviation - and this new apprenticeship program will foster the development of a talent pipeline necessary to keep up with all of our customer demands," said Paul Sislian, Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Aviation. "This new program will also create strong partnerships with local, state, and federal level government bodies in the Red Oak region, bringing world-class training opportunities and cementing Bombardier Aviation into the community."

"TSTC is extremely excited about the opportunity to partner with Bombardier on the Aviation Apprenticeship Program," said Marcus Balch, provost of Texas State Technical College's North Texas campus in Red Oak. "We are thrilled to be a part of training program participants from right here in the area that will ultimately live here and work here in Red Oak and the surrounding communities. This program is a prime example of the type of strategic partnerships that TSTC desires to build moving forward. The Bombardier team and the City of Red Oak have been a pleasure to work with, and the plan is continue this partnership for many years to come!"

This new initiative will not only pave way for a great career for aviation enthusiasts but also help grow grassroots aerospace pipeline in Red Oak.