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

Q: When is the deadline for Heroes MAKE America - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification Training Program?

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The Manufacturing Institute

Foundation One-time Grants for Veterans Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

$500,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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Other requirements

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

Overview

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

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