Danny Avila, a 35-year old Hawthorne resident, participated in the Aero-Flex Pre-Apprenticeship during the Summer of 2022 while at El Camino College. Danny had prior experience in machining and engineering thanks to his service in the U.S. Military. Aspiring to move into a career in aerospace, he excelled throughout his Pre-Apprenticeship, which included Blueprint for Workplace Success, technical skills training, and internship at Northrop Grumman.

Upon completing the program, Danny was hired by Northrop Grumman as an Aero-Flex apprentice sponsored by El Camino College, and he was enrolled in the On-the-Job training program provided by the SBWIB.