Automotive Technician Apprentice — Military Veterans

Job overview

The Automotive Technician Apprentice role is onsite in Bellingham, WA, with compensation not specified. The Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program is a Kia America program designed to help military veterans transition into the automotive industry through dealership experience and a one-year competency-based apprenticeship. The apprentice develops the skills to diagnose, service, and repair Kia vehicles while working alongside experienced technicians and service professionals. The program leads to Kia Service Technician certification and eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance through the GI Bill during the apprenticeship.

What you'll do

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicle systems
• perform inspections and diagnostics using Kia procedures and equipment
• complete repair orders and warranty documentation
• test-drive vehicles and verify repair quality
• communicate with service advisors and shop foremen
• maintain a safe and organized work environment and follow dealership safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive technician apprentice

military veterans

kia vtap

bellingham wa

full-time employment

one-year apprenticeship

gi bill approved

kia certification

vehicle diagnostics

automotive repair

dealership experience

monthly housing allowance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employment with a participating Kia retailer
• one-year GI Bill-approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification
• eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance.

Why this role

The one-year competency-based apprenticeship is GI Bill-approved and leads to Kia Service Technician certification; eligible veterans may receive a Monthly Housing Allowance.

About the employer

Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP) is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.