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Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge Program - Job Training Program

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Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
151 - 180 days
Locations
1 location in Kansas
Job locations
Kansas
Target MOS/ratings
All

About the program

The Aviation Maintenance (AM) SkillBridge program is a 60-180 day, full-time program designed to train and place transitioning service members, honorably discharged veterans and eligible military spouses into aviation maintenance and technician careers with reputable aviation industry partners who are committed to hiring them.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Applicants are not required to have an aviation maintenance background, but a mechanical aptitude is required. Since an industry work site is the duty location for active service members, full-time attendance is mandatory.The program is currently open to military service members who are within six months of separation or retirement, as well as recently transitioned veterans with an honorable discharge and military spouses. Program attendees must meet eligibility requirements and be willing to relocate to our hiring partner locations in Olathe, KS and Kansas City, KS.In addition to the internship, trainees will attend a 12-day FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certification Course which can be 100% funded by Tuition or Credentialing Assistance benefits. Trainees will also receive career mentorship, interview coaching, and resume writing training.Successful program attendees will receive a guaranteed interview with our industry hiring partner Air Associates of Kansas in Olathe, KS and Kansas City, KS.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Program attendees must be willing to relocate to our hiring partner locations in Olathe, KS and Kansas City, KS.

Optional Airframe & Powerplant Certification Course can be 100% funded by Tuition or Credentialing Assistance benefits.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ