What is issued to Air Transportation Apprentices upon arrival at their first duty station?

Upon arrival at their first duty station, Air Transportation Apprentices are issued Career Development Courses (CDCs). CDCs are designed to provide the apprentice with the knowledge and skills necessary for their specific job within the Air Transportation field. These courses facilitate the training and progression in their career by outlining the essential competencies and duties that need to be mastered.

While Field Manuals, Safety Regulations, and Service Records are important resources in the military and for Air Transportation personnel, they do not serve the same primary purpose of structured training as CDCs do. Field Manuals provide written guidance on operational procedures, Safety Regulations detail requirements for maintaining safety standards, and Service Records are used to document an individual's career progression and history. However, CDCs are specifically tailored for the developmental needs of apprentices as they begin their roles in the Air Transportation career field.