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KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)

Military Veteran Automotive Technician - Aloha Kia

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP), Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814

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Military Veteran Automotive Technician - Aloha Kia Base pay range: $52,000.00/yr - $71,000.00/yr

Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this initiative, Kia America, Inc. has established the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP).

Job Description

Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles including engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical components.

Complete repair orders and warranty request orders in accordance with established Kia and Retailer policies and procedures.

Test drive vehicles, analyze, diagnose, and repair components and systems using Kia diagnostic strategies, special equipment, and tools.

Perform services, diagnostics, and repairs in a timely fashion while communicating with the shop foreman and service advisor to promote an optimal customer experience.

Benefits

Full-time employment with a participating Kia Retailer.

A program designed specifically for Veterans facilitated by Veterans!

Participation in a one-year competency-based GI Bill approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification.

Access to all tools, equipment, vehicles, and training needed to complete the apprenticeship and certification process.

Eligible Veterans may apply for and receive a substantial GI Bill© Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) during their apprenticeship.

Requirements

Honorable Discharge.

Valid Driver's License from any state with a clean driving record.

Experience in a technical / mechanical field is required.

Must be willing to complete and pass drug screening and background checks.

All employment opportunities listed within this site are subject to applicable Federal and State statutes, rules, and regulations governing employment, which apply to each individual Kia Retailer's specific location. KUS and ERS make no warranties (expressed or implied) or guarantees of employment to any individual seeking to participate in the Kia Veteran Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP). All employment decisions are at the discretion of the specific Kia Retailer to which an employment application is made, conditional upon meeting eligibility, skill, and experience requirements to participate in VTAP.

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