Heroes MAKE America - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification Training Program

Heroes MAKE America - A&P Certification Training Program at Fort Bragg

Overview: A new accelerated FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification training program funded through a $500,000 grant from the GE Aerospace Foundation. Part of the Manufacturing Institute's Heroes MAKE America initiative.

Program Focus: Training transitioning servicemembers and veterans for aerospace manufacturing careers

Award Amount: $500,000 commitment from GE Aerospace Foundation (announced October 20, 2025)

Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Partner Organization: Fayetteville Technical Community College

Launch Date: 2026

Program Objectives:

Train transitioning servicemembers and veterans

Enable participants to earn FAA A&P Certifications

Prepare veterans for in-demand aerospace manufacturing jobs

Support the aerospace and aviation manufacturing industry talent pipeline

Eligibility:

Transitioning servicemembers

Veterans

Those seeking careers in aerospace manufacturing

Existing Infrastructure: Fort Bragg is already home to Heroes MAKE America's Department of Defense SkillBridge-approved logistics certification training course

Industry Context:

North Carolina's aerospace manufacturing sector needs skilled talent

State's leadership in aviation manufacturing (first in flight)

Growing demand for certified A&P technicians in aerospace industry

Funder Background:

GE Aerospace Foundation - independent charitable organization funded by GE Aerospace

Focus areas: Engineering education, workforce development, disaster relief

Mission: "Lift people up" in communities where employees live and work

Relaunched as independent entity in 2024 (previously GE Foundation)

About Heroes MAKE America:

Manufacturing Institute initiative

Equips transitioning servicemembers and veterans with training and certifications

Enables successful careers in manufacturing

Part of broader MI workforce development efforts

Contact: Manufacturing Institute, (202) 637-3426, [email protected]

Website: themanufacturinginstitute.org