I think a lot have been on flight simulator, though, haven't they?

Because, Mr. Julin, you have quite a few internship programs, right, and leadership programs at your facility?

I think we do need to reinforce that some of the skilled trades offer a wonderful career with a lot of challenges.

Thank you for those specific recommendations.

I think it is a great idea to expand the concept of aviation high schools throughout the State.

Thank you Senator Cantwell for your help in supporting the generous $20 million dollar Department of Labor grant

So, Jim, we are missing something here on this shop side, aren't we?

we have to fill the skills gap.

Well, with the number of returning veterans, that would be something that I think would be easy to fix.

Any of the other panelists on that point, on the apprentice program and what we need to do?

getting to a place of collaboration rather than where now it seems like we are constantly battling them would be a really significant step for us to be able to move forward.

thank you, Senator Cantwell, for your support in that endeavor.

Thank you for your testimony. And certainly, we will have questions.

we need to start making serious investment in our schools and in other workforce training programs like apprenticeships.

We face a perfect storm in the demand for a skilled aerospace workforce.

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