Textron Aviation Launches Youth Apprenticeship Program in Kansas and Oklahoma
What happened
Textron Aviation began a state-registered youth apprenticeship program in Kansas, which is the first aviation company in the state to offer such apprenticeships. Students can enter the program at age 16, receiving paid, hands-on experience while completing high school. The program includes three tracks: Airframe & Powerplant, avionics, and engine buildup, with training conducted in Wichita and Independence, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
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Why it matters
The program combines classroom education with structured on-the-job training alongside Textron Aviation employees. Students completing the Airframe & Powerplant track will also earn their certification through the Kansas Office of Apprenticeships, helping to build a skilled workforce pipeline in the aviation industry.
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Who's involved
- KansasState where the program is registered and operates
- OklahomaState where the engine buildup program is based
- Kansas Department of CommerceKansas economic development agency supported by the program