Veteran Auto Technician Apprenticeship (VTAP) – GI Bill Eligible

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP); O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GI Bill® approved Monthly Housing Allowance

Full-time employment with Kia Retailer

Veteran-facilitated training program

Job summary

Auffenberg Kia in O'Fallon, Illinois, is looking for Military Veterans eager to start a career as an Automotive Service Technician through the KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP). This one-year program offers hands-on experience and leads to Kia Service Technician certification, designed specifically for Veterans transitioning into the automotive industry.

Participants will work full-time while receiving training, support, and tools needed to excel in their roles, with the added benefit of a GI Bill® approved Monthly Housing Allowance during their apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Honorable discharge from U.S. Military Service.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Prior experience in a mechanical or technical field.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles.
• Perform vehicle inspections and diagnostics.
• Test drive vehicles and verify repair quality.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical experience

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Job description

Auffenberg Kia in O'Fallon, Illinois, is looking for Military Veterans eager to start a career as an Automotive Service Technician through the KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP). This one-year program offers hands-on experience and leads to Kia Service Technician certification, designed specifically for Veterans transitioning into the automotive industry.

Participants will work full-time while receiving training, support, and tools needed to excel in their roles, with the added benefit of a GI Bill® approved Monthly Housing Allowance during their apprenticeship.