Boeing 787 General Familiarization Course Scholarship

Boeing Flight Services will once again provide 24 scholarships for AMT instructors to attend a one-week 787 General Familiarization course at the company’s training facility in Renton, WA, June 26-30, 2017. This course is designed to satisfy the ATA 104 Level I objectives describing basic aircraft measurements and attributes, normal system functions, and major components; a Boeing factory tour in included as is transportation to and from the factory. The course content relates to what AMT educators are teaching their students, so instructors will be able to use what they learn to further inspire students. A tour of the Boeing factory—including transportation to and from the factory—is included in the program. Course objectives include but are not limited to:

• Recall the safety precautions to be observed when working in and around the 787 aircraft
• Identify major components of 787 aircraft systems
• Explain the normal function and operating characteristics of 787 aircraft systems
• Locate major components of aircraft systems

Each of the 24 scholarships is valued at $1,230. Travel arrangements and expenses, including meals, are the responsibility of each scholarship recipient. The award process is administered by the Northrop Rice Foundation and the award recipient is selected based on merit by the NRF Board of Directors. The application deadline is May 8.

For more information and to apply, visit http://northropricefoundation.org/boeing-787-class-scholarship-application-process/​.