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Advanced Manufacturing & Aerospace

Tulsa is the epicenter of global aerospace maintenance, repair, and precision fabrication. Train on industrial CNC machinery and robotic welding stations to earn credentials recognized by defense and aerospace leaders worldwide.

Duration
8 Weeks (Intensive Machine Lab)
Starting Compensation
$21.00 – $36.00 / Hour
Industry Strength
Top 5 Aerospace Region

Specialization Tracks & Credentials

CNC Milling & Turning (NIMS Level 1)

Blueprint reading, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), precision micrometer calibration, G-code editing, Haas CNC controller operation, and National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) testing.

Structural & Aerospace Welding (AWS D1.1 / D17.1)

MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on carbon steel, stainless, and aircraft-grade aluminum. Weld inspection, defect remediation, and American Welding Society (AWS) qualification test coupons.

Robotics & Mechatronics Maintenance

Industrial PLC troubleshooting, pneumatic/hydraulic controls, conveyor sensor alignment, motor drive diagnostics, and automated production cell safety standards.

Tulsa Aerospace & Manufacturing Employers

American Airlines Tech Ops World's largest commercial MRO
NORDAM Group Aerospace composite manufacturing
Spirit AeroSystems Commercial & defense aerostructures
Dover / Tulsa Winch Group Heavy industrial fabrication
Machining & Welding Lab

Enroll in Manufacturing

Practice on industrial equipment with real metal stock. Safety gear, personal welding helmets, calipers, and safety glasses provided.

  • NIMS and AWS testing fees included
  • Weekly transportation micro-stipends
  • Employer tours and plant walk-throughs
  • Immediate placement into $21–$36/hr roles
Apply for Manufacturing Cohort → Manufacturers: Hire Machinists