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Bombardier Debuts FastTrack Training Program in Hartford, Connecticut, and Expands Commitment to Workforce Development in the U.S.
The FastTrack program develops skilled, qualified Airframe and Powerplant technicians while ensur...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Bombardier Debuts FastTrack Training Program in Hartford, Connecticut, and Expands Commitment to Workforce Development in the U.S.\nThe FastTrack program develops skilled, qualified Airframe and Powerplant technicians while ensuring an efficient and effective pathway to FAA certificationOriginally developed in conjunction with WSU Tech, Bombardier is now bringing the FastTrack program to Hartford, Connecticut, in collaboration with CT Aero TechThrough FastTrack, Bombardier continues to demonstrate its commitment to enhancing workforce development and developing a pipeline of skilled talent to support its growing fleet and operational footprint HARTFORD, Conn., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today announced the start of its FastTrack program, an accelerated training pathway designed to help aircraft maintenance technicians obtain their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification. Launched in collaboration with Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech), the program is now being expanded to Hartford, Connecticut, in coordination with CT Aero Tech, which is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS). The company also plans to replicate this program in other service locations across the United States. FastTrack expands opportunities for skilled professionals to advance their careers while supporting the continued growth of Bombardier’s talent pipeline. Through the FastTrack program, eligible candidates with a minimum of 18 months of hands‑on industry experience in either Airframe or Powerplant disciplines – or 30 months of combined experience – can pursue FAA certification. Participants will complete a two‑ to four‑week accelerated classroom refresher focused on preparing for the FAA written examinations in General, Airframe, and Powerplant subjects. This will be followed by an additional two weeks of hands‑on instruction to prepare participants for their practical evaluation. “The FastTrack program reflects Bombardier’s continued investment in building a highly skilled maintenance workforce to support our growing service operations,” said Paul J. Thompson, Vice President, Service Centres. “This initiative not only supports experienced profes...