Beginning next week, the airline's new program, Calibrate, will serve the purpose of training 1,000 aviation maintenance technicians by 2026. [Courtesy: United Airlines]
Key Takeaways:
United Airlines is launching "Calibrate," an apprenticeship program aimed at training 1,000 aviation maintenance technicians by 2026.
The program prioritizes diversity, targeting at least half of its trainees to be women and people of color, similar to its Aviate flight academy.
"Calibrate" offers an "earn and learn" model, allowing participants to get paid while completing 36 months of full-time certification for their A&P certificates, beginning in Houston and expanding to a dozen locations.
United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) is launching an apprenticeship program to grow its aircraft technician pipeline.
Beginning next week, the airline’s new program, Calibrate, will serve the purpose of training 1,000 aviation maintenance technicians by 2026. Like its Aviate flight academy, Calibrate aims to ensure that at least half of those trainees are women and people of color.
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Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.
