Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge 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.

ABOUT THE JOB

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Full-time attendance at an industry work site
• Participate in a 12-day FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certification Course

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to relocate to Olathe, KS or Kansas City, KS
• Eligibility as a transitioning service member, honorably discharged veteran, or military spouse

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

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

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

BENEFITS

• Training and placement in aviation maintenance and technician careers
• Guaranteed interview with Air Associates of Kansas
• Career mentorship, interview coaching, and resume writing training
• Potential funding for FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certification Course

PROGRAM COST

0

OTHER

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