Aloft AeroArchitects has announced the launch of the Aloft Academy, an in-house, fully compensated training programme designed to build the next generation of talented Aloft technicians.
While the programme is open to any interested individual, it is designed to develop each class of local, high-aptitude, mechanically inclined students into fully trained aircraft mechanics. The company is located at Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown, Delaware.
The curriculum covers fundamentals, regulatory requirements and specialised skills for structures, avionics, mechanical systems and interiors. It will also include custom-made content, including general aerospace education, specialised courses, and training on Aloft documents, policies, procedures and safety requirements.
The inaugural class starts in early June and will graduate in January 2026. The second class is slated to begin shortly after that graduation.
This initiative is intended to help “fill the skills gap in the aviation industry”, the company said, as well as provide a pathway for local students to secure full-time employment as novices in aviation while ensuring a more sustainable workforce growth for Aloft.
“In today’s challenging aviation talent environment, our continued growth hinges on developing our own pipeline of skilled technicians through the newly established Aloft Academy,” said Scott Meyer, CEO of Aloft. “By identifying core traits we value in our students and then applying a specific and detailed training programme, Aloft can reliably source local individuals with little to no aviation experience and build the talent to drive the business forward.”
“By harmonising operational needs and training content, Aloft can effectively and sustainably leverage a larger pool of high-potential talent, available locally, and build out our company with these skilled technicians,” Meyer added.
The students will join Aloft as full-time employees from the first day of class, and graduate six months later as full-time mechanics. In return for a two-year commitment to Aloft, they will receive a fully outfitted toolbox. Interested individuals can visit the website here to learn more and apply. The first class begins on 9 June.
The company specialises in completions, inspections, overhauls, maintenance and auxiliary fuel system installations for large-cabin head-of-state, VVIP, and commercial derivative/government aircraft. Its facilities include an FAA Part 145 Repair Station, STC and PMA ODA/Engineering Services, and aircraft systems manufacturing. Additionally, Aloft is an authorised Boeing BBJ service centre. Its manufacturing team and ODA and Engineering Services support detailed design and complex certification needs for projects worldwide. The company holds maintenance authorisations and ratings from the FAA, EASA, UAE GCAA, Bermuda DCA, and other global regulatory bodies.
