FAST-TRACK JOBS THROUGH BPET
It's back! New graduates of the WATR Center who earn a Manufacturing Assembly, Tooling Mechanic, Composites, or Electrical Assembly Certificate may qualify for a manufacturing job at Boeing without needing to interview. That’s right -- a direct, "no-interview" job!
Learn more about BPET and how it can jumpstart your aerospace manufacturing career.
What is BPET?
Boeing started a program called the Boeing Pre-Employment Training Program (BPET). It lets you skip the interview step when applying for certain manufacturing jobs at Boeing if you earn a certificate in one of the WATR Center's Speciality Certificate program:
How does the BPET process work and "no interviews"?
- Complete a certificate from one of the Specialty classes at the WATR Center
- Get a signed BPET Enrollment Confirmation form from the WATR Center (Valid for two years from issue date to apply for any BPET job postings)
- Apply for one or more of the BPET-eligible Boeing manufacturing jobs on the Boeing jobs site. (listed on the back are jobs you can apply for by certificate)
- Boeing will email you a Letter of Intent and begin the hiring process
Pass Boeing’s Standard pre-hire Background check and Drug Screen - You’ll get an official job offer once
BPET requisitions are limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Who is eligible for BPET and what are the program jobs?
All WATR Center graduates who earn Specialty Certificates in the following approved programs may apply for the BPET Certificated Jobs listed*:
MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY MECHANIC CERTIFICATE
| Pre-Certified Boeing Job Role | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
|
Assembler Installer |
$24/hr |
|
Aircraft Structures Mechanic |
$25/hr |
|
Integral Fuel Cell Assembly B |
$26/hr |
|
Powered Equipment Operator-Cut C |
$23/hr |
|
Assembler Wire Group B |
$23/hr |
|
Wing Skin Prep Mechanic B |
$24/hr |
|
Assembler Weld and Duct B |
$24/hr |
ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY MECHANIC CERTIFICATE
| Pre-Certified Boeing Job Role | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
|
Assembler Installer |
$24/hr |
|
Aircraft Structures Mechanic |
$25/hr |
|
Integral Fuel Cell Assembly B |
$26/hr |
|
Powered Equipment Operator-Cut C |
$23/hr |
|
Assembler Wire Group B |
$23/hr |
|
Wing Skin Prep Mechanic B |
$24/hr |
|
Assembler Weld and Duct B |
$24/hr |
|
Assembly Wire Group Repair |
$24/hr |
|
Interiors Fab & Assembly Mechanic C |
$23/hr |
TOOLING MECHANIC CERTIFICATE
| Pre-Certified Boeing Job Role | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
|
Assembler Installer |
$24/hr |
|
Aircraft Structures Mechanic |
$25/hr |
|
Integral Fuel Cell Assembly B |
$26/hr |
|
Powered Equipment Operator-Cut C |
$23/hr |
|
Wing Skin Prep Mechanic B |
$24/hr |
|
Assembler Weld and Duct B |
$24/hr |
MANUFACTURING COMPOSITES CERTIFICATE
| Pre-Certified Boeing Job Role | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
|
Assembler Installer |
$24/hr |
|
Aircraft Structures Mechanic |
$25/hr |
|
Integral Fuel Cell Assembly B |
$26/hr |
|
Powered Equipment Operator-Cut C |
$23/hr |
|
Assembler Wire Group B |
$23/hr |
|
Wing Skin Prep Mechanic B |
$24/hr |
|
Assembler Weld and Duct B |
$24/hr |
|
Assembly Wire Group Repair |
$24/hr |
|
Interiors Fab & Assembly Mechanic C |
$23/hr |
|
Powered Equipment Operator-Cut C |
$23/hr |
|
Assembler/Sub Assembly Fastener B |
$24/hr |
Employment is contingent on passing a drug test/background check.
* Contact us, or see BPET site for additional information and conditions.
Call 425.347.8928 or email amsc@edmonds.edu now to learn how BPET can benefit you as a WATR Center graduate.