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," a 36-month apprenticeship program to grow its aircraft technician pipeline.
The program aims to train 1,000 aviation maintenance technicians by 2026, with a goal that at least half of the trainees will be women and people of color.
"Calibrate" is an "earn and learn" initiative where participants get paid while training for their A&P certificates.
This apprenticeship is a joint effort between United, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), and the FAA.
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.
