Apprenticeships
Austal's Apprenticeship program is designed and purposed to develop a sustainable core workforce of journeypersons with the full body of on-the-job and trade knowledge necessary to fill vital workforce gaps.
It’s the largest Department of Labor registered Apprentice Program in the state of Alabama
Graduates achieve a DOL certificate certifying them as journeypersons
The majority of apprentice graduates enjoy career growth within the company
How to qualify for consideration
Possess a high school diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED)
18 years of age or older at time of application.
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Able and willing to perform the essential functions of the job in a shipbuilding/production environment
Possess the academic ability to succeed in the program
Demonstrate the motivation to continuously improve your knowledge/skills
Have the integrity to complete all assigned academic work independently
Demonstrate a high degree of reliability, both in task accomplishment and time keeping
Successfully completed a craft-related technical training program or have the equivalent craft work experience
Where can I apply?
Watch for emails, postings, workshops and advertisements regarding Austal’s apprentice program
Austal posts and accepts applications for apprenticeship through the Alabama Career Center
Once posted, those desiring to be considered should apply via the Alabama Career Center
How to position yourself to be selected
Write a resume that demonstrates your training, experience and interest in construction crafts
Be prepared to interview in front of a small panel detailing your experience or training and you are the best candidate for Austal’s apprenticeship
Be prepared to take a basis math exam and mechanical aptitude exam
Austal recommends applicants without work experience also get a Career Readiness certificate from a local 2 year college – see Alabama Career Center for information on similar programs
Austal prefers candidates who have completed an “Austal recognized” craft training program
Lastly check your email frequently as Austal communicates with apprentice applicants primarily through email
Post/secondary - 2 year college system
Austal is a huge advocate of the technical school system
Below is a list of schools who have successfully placed graduates in an Austal USA entry level positions:
- AIDT Austal specific training – aidt.edu/austal
- Arc Pro
- Bishop State
- Locklin Tech
- Lurleen Wallace
- Tulsa Weld School Jacksonville
- George Stone Technical
- CDA Technical
- Jefferson Davis
- AIDT Maritime –maritime.aidt.edu
- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
- Faulkner State