Florida, United States based aviation, pilot and aircraft maintenance training organisation International AeroTech Academy announced they have been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to its FAA 147 certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician training program to become licensed aircraft mechanics.

“We are honored to be chosen as an Amazon Career Choice partner. The program will allow eligible Amazon employees to train and become FAA licensed Airframe & Powerplant maintenance professionals at a time when airlines and the aviation industry are experiencing a severe shortage of maintenance professionals,” said Steven Markhoff, President & CEO.

International AeroTech Academy is an FAA 147 certificated Airframe & Powerplant maintenance training academy. Graduates pursue careers as licensed aircraft maintenance professionals in the aerospace sector. The academy is part of a group of aviation companies that includes an FAA certificated charter airline, international flight academy and an FAA certificated maintenance repair station.

Amazon’s Career Choice program is an education benefit that empowers employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere. The program meets individual learners where they are on their education journey through a variety of education and upskilling opportunities including pre-paid college tuition, industry certifications designed to lead to in-demand jobs, and foundational skills such as English language proficiency, high school diplomas, and GEDs. In the U.S., the company is investing $1.2 billion to upskill more than 300,000 employees by 2025 to help move them into higher-paying, in-demand jobs.

Amazon’s Career Choice program has a rigorous selection process for third-party partner educators, choosing. partners that are focused on helping employees through their education programs, assisting them with iob placements, and overall offering education that leads to career success

“We’re looking forward to International AeroTech Academy coming on board as an education partner for Career Choice, adding to the hundreds of best-in-class offerings available to our employees,” said Tammy Thieman, Global Program Lead of Amazon’s Career Choice program. “We’re committed to empowering our employees by providing them access to the education and training they need to grow their careers, whether that’s with us or elsewhere. We have intentionally created a partner network of third-party educators and employers committed to providing excellent education, job placement resources, and continuous improvements to the experience. Today, over 130,000 Amazon employees around the world have participated in Career Choice and we’ve seen first-hand how it can transform their lives.”

Source: International AeroTech Academy Press Release
Photo Credit: Steven Markhoff (International AeroTech Academy)