Apprenticeship Bridges Military Experience



Creation Date: 02/06/2023


Name: Leyton Analla
Career Pathway: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Location of Service: 62896-3222
Program: Apprenticeship Illinois
Organization: Man-Tra-Con Corporation
Program Details: Training
Impacted Geographical Area: LWIA


After serving four years in the United States Army, Leyton Analla decided to transfer his military experience in structural aircraft repair to the civilian world. Analla knew he needed additional experience hours to qualify for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) exam and assistance securing tools and equipment. However, pursuing a college degree did not seem like the best fit. “I decided early on that doing something more hands-on and learning on the job was… how I learn,” Analla explained.

Analla reached out to Crucial MRO, a new aircraft hangar in the area, who connected him with Man-Tra-Con’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. While Analla’s military experience counts towards his A&P certification, his full-time apprenticeship at Crucial MRO provides the remaining hours necessary to qualify for the certification process while earning a living wage. In addition, the apprenticeship program provided him with the required tools at no cost.

When asked if Analla would recommend participating in a Registered Apprenticeship Program, Analla responded, “One hundred percent. [The program] has been a great help.”