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United Launches In-house A&P Training Program
United Airlines is launching an in-house airframe and power plant (A&P) apprenticeship program that will train more than 1,000 people by 2026, the airline announced today. The inaugural class under the Calibrate program will start training next week in Houston. In a 36-month-long training program, Calibrate apprentices will be paid while working toward gaining their A&P certificate through hands-on and classroom training. Calibrate is a joint effort between United, the International… (www.ainonline.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Too bad UA didn't need A&P's when I was applying with them in 1982. Now they're raising their own A&P's. My first A&P job was at a local field for $4/hr. I was more ramp rat than mechanic. But I started learning to fly there using my overtime pay for trade.
The dope and fabric part of the requirements will have to be taught or FAA will remove from A&P course and test. There are still a lot of fabric wings still flying.
What a pathetic situation. My beloved United to fall to the Democrats like this.
if this and that pilot program had been available in 1984 i would have jumped on it in a minute.This is a fun job I did it for 35 years at united airlines.lots of vacation, trade days never a problem getting days off.It is the easiest and best job you'll ever find.They pay well I was proud of working at United as an aircraf technician.I carry my retirement ID card with alot of pride it makes you feel like as if a part of the airline is still with you.I can go on and on of priveledged i was to be an AMT for a major airline and all the interesting and cool people that i worked with.There was never a boring day.You apprentences stick with it and you will have a good life. I wish you all the best.Remember the travel benefits there a plus.Great job on United Airlines for doing this.
Nothing new, the old real Eastern Airlines had the Apprentice Program where they worked in every department in the company and after about three years you got to take your FAA A and P tests.
What about orals and practicals?
Great idea, however, the challenge is finding people who want to use their hands and get dirty at the same time. The Industry could use programs like this at the trade school and high school levels of education.
When I started my A&P course of work at the Academy of Aeronautics in 1977, we had approximately 130 students. In June, of 1979, 40-50 of us graduated with our AAS and A&P. The drop out rates are very high and high tuition made it difficult to continue.
I hope this program comes to fruition and the quality of instruction meets the standards for the FAA and UAL.
Good Luck.
Retired A&P Engineer and Instructor
Current volunteer in museums
When I started my A&P course of work at the Academy of Aeronautics in 1977, we had approximately 130 students. In June, of 1979, 40-50 of us graduated with our AAS and A&P. The drop out rates are very high and high tuition made it difficult to continue.
I hope this program comes to fruition and the quality of instruction meets the standards for the FAA and UAL.
Good Luck.
Retired A&P Engineer and Instructor
Current volunteer in museums