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Apprenticeship program marks one year of building careersOur St. Louis program is training and graduating teammates into full-time manufacturing roles.

Joseph B. graduated as part of the inaugural class of the Boeing Technical Apprenticeship Program in St. Louis. (Boeing photo)

Joseph B. graduated as part of the inaugural class of the Boeing Technical Apprenticeship Program in St. Louis. (Boeing photo)

During the past 12 months, the St. Louis apprenticeship program has helped students from unique backgrounds, including long careers in other industries, to become skilled production teammates.

  • This 15-week learning pathway, part of the Boeing Technical Apprenticeship Program (BTAP) and recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor combines rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on training.
  • It emphasizes safety, quality and ownership, preparing apprentices to build highly advanced aircraft such as the F-15, MQ-25, T-7 and future programs.

Why are apprenticeship programs important?

Programs like BTAP offer apprentices a clear path to build a rewarding career at Boeing, while addressing the growing demand for highly skilled talent to support our programs.

Apprentices like graduate Katlin N. share classroom time to exchange experiences. (Boeing photo)
Apprentices like graduate Katlin N. share classroom time to exchange experiences. (Boeing photo)

Today more than 230 apprenticeship applicants have graduated into full-time roles, most working on our F-15 and 777x programs.

How does Boeing’s apprenticeship program work?

  • The BTAP curriculum includes 10 weeks of foundational skills instruction
  • Next, participants experience five weeks of advanced shop-floor simulation.
  • Training takes place at St. Louis Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Building and Boeing’s Manufacturing Training Center, using actual Boeing drawings and work instructions to replicate shop conditions.
  • Instructors maintain a rigorous classroom environment that mirrors the shop floor.
  • Hands-on sessions focus on safety, quality and ownership of work.
  • Apprentices collaborate and support one another through challenging lessons and projects.

Voices of graduates:

“Show up on time, follow the rules and do your best. Ask a lot of questions. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.”

Hannah C. 777X Fabrication and apprenticeship graduate

“We strived for the best, and we helped each other to be our best. You learn, you grow, you teach.”

Caleb H.Apprenticeship graduate who is joining Boeing Global Services and plans to use Boeing’s Learning Together program to complete an engineering degree

“This is the best opportunity for you. They pay you to learn the difficult jobs firsthand.”

Katlin N. 777X Fabrication and apprenticeship graduate

“We worked together as a team and helped each other out.” 

Lydia H.Apprenticeship graduate who is joining Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s Fabrication team
Student Lydia H. performs the same tasks as those required in the factory, right down to the identical bolts. (Boeing photo)
Student Lydia H. performs the same tasks as those required in the factory, right down to the identical bolts. (Boeing photo)


Learn more about the Boeing Technical Apprenticeship Program and apply for open roles.

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