Specialized training in advanced composite fabrication
Thanks to increased demand from aviation giants such as Gulfstream, Boeing, Northrup Grumman and others, Qarbon Aerospace added new jobs at its Milledgeville, Georgia, facility in 2019. To help with the training, the company turned to Quick Start, a long-time partner with Qarbon (formerly Triumph Group) during periods of growth.
The Milledgeville plant produced parts for a wide range of aircraft, including Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, and Gulfstream’s G650 jet. Qarbon also builds ramps and ramp doors for the military’s V-22 Osprey, the famous tilt-rotor aircraft that can take off like a helicopter and then fly like an airplane.
“Most of what we build are flight controls: flaps, spoilers, engine nacelles,” says Matt Grubb, Qarbon training instructor.
The Milledgeville location specializes in making parts out of advanced composite materials. Quick Start’s training included hands-on instruction in composite fabrication, a process in which layer upon layer of carbon fiber is bonded to create lightweight, but strong, components and assemblies.
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Qarbon Aerospace designs, develops, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aerospace and defense systems and components.
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Trainees inspect composite sealing equipment.
Quick Start has been a long-time partner of Qarbon during periods of growth.
The Milledgeville plant produced parts for a wide range of aircraft, including Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner and Gulfstream’s G650 jet.
Most of what employees built were flight controls: flaps, spoilers and engine nacelles.
Training included hands-on instruction in composite fabrication, a process in which layer upon layer of carbon fiber is bonded to create lightweight, but strong, components and aseemblies.
These components were used to fabricate wing assemblies.
The availability of Quick Start training helped Qarbon’s facility compete internally for new work.
