Bombardier Teams with Texas State Technical College on Apprenticeship Program to Develop Local Talent, Manufacture Global 750...
December 03 2019 - 2:00PM
Bombardier today announced the establishment of a new aviation
apprenticeship training program in association with Texas State
Technical College (TSTC) in Red Oak, Texas, designed to develop
local talent, drive regional aerospace growth and provide support
for the manufacture of the Advanced Metallic Wing for the Global
7500 aircraft at its Red Oak facility.
The two-year Bombardier Aviation Apprenticeship Program (BAAP)
will offer students a chance to enter the high-tech aerospace
sector with no formal qualifications. 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. In turn,
Bombardier and TSTC will offer 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.
“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!”
The BAAP training program will offer the perfect blend of
practical and on-the-job training. Key elements include the
introduction of health, safety and quality best practices, as well
as aircraft drawing and specification comprehension, manufacturing
appreciation of standard and regulatory compliances of aircraft
assembly and much more.
Among the design innovations that set Bombardier’s Global 7500
aircraft apart from its competitors is its advanced wing design.
With its sophisticated slats and flap system, the aircraft’s wing
maximizes aerodynamic efficiency and performance for improved
safety and an exceptionally smooth ride.
About Texas State Technical College TSTC was
established 50 years ago to help create a strong Texas. It is
efficiently and effectively helping Texas meet the high-tech
challenges of today’s global economy, in partnership with business
and industry, government agencies and other educational
institutions. TSTC graduates are highly-valued by business and
industry for their work ethic, knowledge and workplace skills.
About Bombardier With over 68,000 employees,
Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry,
creating innovative and game-changing planes and trains. Our
products and services provide world-class transportation
experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy
efficiency, reliability and safety.
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has production and
engineering sites in 28 countries as well as a broad portfolio of
products and services for the business aviation, commercial
aviation and rail transportation markets. Bombardier shares are
traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2018, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2
billion US. The company is recognized on the 2019 Global 100 Most
Sustainable Corporations in the World Index. News and information
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Bombardier’s association with Texas State Technical College is
under development and could be subject to change.
For Information Matthew Nicholls Bombardier
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