Airbus, Baldwin to partner

Airbus and the Baldwin County Commission plan to partner to provide new training opportunities for students. Airbus is offering new technical programs through its Flight Works Alabama program. The 18,000-square-foot Flight Works Alabama at the Mobile Aeroplex is designed to be a hub for students to explore opportunities in the aerospace industry. It will house an interactive exhibition area, workshop, classrooms and more. Airbus will invite 50 10th-graders from every Baldwin County High School for a day of hands-on learning. Once in 11th grade, interested and qualified students will be able to apply for the FlightPath9 training program. Airbus in Mobile builds A320 and A220 jetliners, and has grown to nearly 1,100 employees in five years and will be adding more. Baldwin County Commissioners, who met with the head of the Airbus Mobile plant Tuesday, will vote on the partnership at the next regular meeting. Baldwin County students will be able to enter the program in the fall of 2020. (Source: FOX10, 02/18/20)