Aviation Maintenance Technology SkillBridge Program

The Aviation Maintenance Technology SkillBridge program is a nine-week, full-time program designed to train and connect transitioning service members, veterans and eligible military spouses into aviation maintenance and technician careers with reputable aerospace industry partners, such as AAR Corp; Amentum, Boeing, HAECO Americas, Hawaiian Airlines, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman; Pratt & Whitney and StandardAero. Program attendees must meet eligibility requirements and be willing to relocate to industry partner hiring locations. Participants earn an 18-credit hour Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65 Certificate from Embry-Riddle and a B-737 NG Familiarization certificate from industry partner AAR. Previous aviation experience is not necessary, but applicants must have a mechanical aptitude. For additional information, see https://worldwide.erau.edu/amtp

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ABOUT THE JOB

If participants meet the experience requirements established by FAA Part 65.77 to qualify for the Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, then this program will provide the foundational knowledge necessary to take the FAA written, oral, and practical examination. A&P certificated mechanics have numerous options for employment. If participants have NOT met the 18-30 months of practical experience necessary to qualify for the A&P Certificate, then select industry hiring partners are committed to hiring and will provide participants with the necessary practical experience once they are employed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train transitioning service members, veterans, and eligible military spouses in aviation maintenance and technician careers.
• Provide foundational knowledge for FAA written, oral, and practical examinations if meeting the experience requirements.
• Facilitate earning an 18-credit hour Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65 Certificate and a B-737 NG Familiarization certificate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Receive command approval to participate in the program (for active-duty participants).
• Willingness to relocate to industry hiring partner locations after leaving the service.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in working in the aerospace industry.
• Meet Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University admission requirements.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Receive command approval to participate in the program (for active-duty participants). Be willing to relocate to industry hiring partner locations after leaving the service. Have a mechanical aptitude and interest in working in the aerospace industry. Meet Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University admission requirements

TARGET MOCS

All MOCs

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

BENEFITS

• Connection to reputable aerospace industry partners for career opportunities.
• Eligibility to earn certificates in Aviation Maintenance Technology and B-737 NG Familiarization.
• Opportunity to gain practical experience necessary for the A&P Certificate through employment with industry partners.

PROGRAM COST

$50.00 application fee; $4,500.00 tuition; $300.00 courseware

OTHER

Industry Hiring Partners in this program include: AAR Corp; Amentum, Boeing, HAECO Americas, Hawaiian Airlines, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman; Pratt & Whitney and StandardAero.