Assembly Mechanic Apprenticeship-Composites

Assembly Mechanic Apprenticeship-Composites Company: Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is excited to provide the Assembly Mechanic Apprenticeship program in St. Louis, designed to equip aspiring mechanics with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Boeing Defense, Space & Security is delivering the most digitally advanced, simply and efficiently produced, and intelligently supported solutions to help warfighters solve their toughest challenges. These products deliver front-line capabilities for today’s warfighter and define the future of the air wing with fixed-wing strike, training, autonomy and crewed-uncrewed teaming. Employees are participants in a full-time company sponsored on-the-job training program. The Assembly Mechanic Apprentice program helps learners develop the skills needed to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Assignments are structured to provide learning experiences that lead to a course completion within a skill area. The apprenticeship has 4 pathways: Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, and Composites. The Composites cohort is a 12-week program. Upon completion the candidate will have successfully demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work of a Composites Assembly Mechanic, to include, interpreting model-based drawings and blueprints, following work instructions, working with high-performance materials like fiberglass, carbon fiber, and epoxy resins, honeycomb and identifying all required hand tools, parts and equipment to accomplish defect-free work and ensuring structural integrity and safety. This involves understanding composite layup techniques, curing processes, and surface finishing, with a focus on quality control and precision.  What is a Technical Apprenticeship? Boeing Technical Apprenticeship Program (BTAP), is an official registered apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL). It is an earn and learn program including formal learning, on-the-job experiences, and mentorship. Every graduate of a Registered Apprenticeship program will receive a nationally-recognized credential from the DOL. What makes a great Technical Apprentice? A degree is not required to apply for most technical apprenticeship programs. We select apprentices based on a range of core traits and skills, such as: • Passion for continuously learning, improving, technology, and achieving more • Curious mindset, problem solving, and ability to quickly apply back into your work • Mechanical aptitude and eagerness to learn new things and help others • Positive attitude and strong work ethic • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with accountability to a team • Self-motivated, with initiative and persistence in achieving success • Strong interpersonal skills and confident communication with stakeholders What is the experience? As an apprentice, you'll join with other apprentices in a cohort and go through experiences together, learning Boeing, aerospace, and core Assembly fundamentals. Additionally, managers and mentors will support progress through the personal skills roadmap, learning and demonstrating new skills through hands-on application with project teams. During the apprenticeship duration, you will initially complete a highly rigorous and accelerated learning program tailored to develop foundational skills across manufacturing and assembly. At the conclusion of the program, successful candidates will have the chance to convert to a union-represented Assembly Mechanic position where your skills will be enhanced with training and on-the-job learning tailored for a specific program. Additional Information: • This program is located on the St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley campus • Clas