Avionics
Textron Aviation Launches Second Apprenticeship
Textron Aviation has introduced a numeric controls technician apprenticeship program.
Numeric controls technicians perform routine maintenance and repairs on advanced production machinery and electronic systems. (Photo: Textron Aviation)
Numeric controls technicians perform routine maintenance and repairs on advanced production machinery and electronic systems. (Photo: Textron Aviation)

Wichita airframer Textron Aviation has launched a numeric controls (NC) technician apprenticeship program, following the successful launch last year of its tooling apprenticeship program. Candidates who are accepted into the NC technician program will be Textron Aviation employees with benefits and salaries.

They will receive a combination of factory and classroom training, with the latter to be offered at WSU Tech. Tuition and fees for the WSU Tech portion of the program will also be paid for by the company. There are 10 apprenticeship positions open at Textron Aviation's Wichita plants, according to a spokeswoman.