SkillBridge Directory As of 1 March 2021 – previous editions are obsolete DoD Approved Programs Aviation Industrial Security Commercial Driving Information Technology Veteran Programs Engineer Medical HVAC/Welding/Electrical Network Administration Air Force Affiliated Programs Aviation Information Technology Industrial Fitness Network Administration HVAC/Welding/Electrical Veteran Programs Note: The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the United States Air Force of the linked websites, or the information, products or service contained therein. DoD MoU Approved Programs Aviation FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) CORE OFFER THE ESSENCE Refresher courses for FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License that include classroom training, all required written tests, and hands-on. The classroom training, required written tests, and hands-on are seven days in length. Oral and Practical Exams will be scheduled beginning the day following the completion of the courses and administered by our resident Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME). Two (original) FAA Form 8610-2 TRAINING JOB NETWORK authorizations for the written tests need to be obtained from the FAA prior PLACEMENT to registration for the refresher course. KEY PROGRAMS TYPE Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center • Employment Skills Training Programs and A&P Certification FUNDING SOURCES Local Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act Funds (WIOA) DESIRED ATTRIBUTES • Open to all 2AXXX (aircraft mechanics) WEBSITES / SOCIAL MEDIA www.gavectr.org OCCUPATIONAL TITLES PROGRAM LEAD • Aircraft Mechanic Ms. Philamenia Brown E-Mail:[email protected] LENGTH OF PROGRAM Phone: (478)218-3909 • 5 days POINT OF CONTACT TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT LOCATIONS [email protected] / (478)218-3900 • Training Locations: Georgia VECTR Center (adjacent to Robins AFB) • Job Placement Locations: nationwide TRG RPATS SkillBridge CORE OFFER THE ESSENCE MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training Support (RPATS) contract providing Simulator Console Operators, Ground Station Simulator Support, and Tactical Scenario Support at Holloman AFB, NM TRAINING JOB NETWORK INTERNSHIPS PLACEMENT TYPE KEY PROGRAMS The Rockhill Group Inc. • Internship, On the Job Training FUNDING SOURCES DoD Contract DESIRED ATTRIBUTES • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Experience WEBSITES / SOCIAL MEDIA • Joint Terminal Attack Controller Experience www.therockhillgroup.com • Secret Security Clearance eligible OCCUPATIONAL TITLES PROGRAM LEAD • Simulator Console Operator Dwight Davis [email protected] LENGTH OF PROGRAM Phone: (850) 754-0400 • 90 days TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT LOCATIONS POINT OF CONTACT Jeremiah White • Training Locations: Holloman AFB [email protected] • Job Placement Locations: Holloman AFB (850) 754-040 TRG Contract Weather SkillBridge CORE OFFER THE ESSENCE Contract Weather Observation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Intern would earn FAA certification to conduct weather observation at airports or weather observation facilities nationwide. TRAINING JOB NETWORK INTERNSHIPS PLACEMENT TYPE KEY PROGRAMS The Rockhill Group Inc. • Internship, On the Job Training FUNDING SOURCES FAA Contract DESIRED ATTRIBUTES • Weather Observing experience preferred WEBSITES / SOCIAL MEDIA • Must be able to pass FAA background check www.therockhillgroup.com OCCUPATIONAL TITLES • Contract Weather Observer LENGTH OF PROGRAM PROGRAM LEAD • 120 Days Dwight Davis [email protected] TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT LOCATIONS Phone: (850) 754-0400 • Training and Job Placement Locations: • TX – Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, POINT OF CONTACT Lubbock [email protected] • FL – Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Palm Beach, (850) 754-040 Orlando, Miami, Tallahassee, Tampa • Puerto Rico – San Juan Aviation Maintenance Technology CORE OFFER ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS Transitioning Service Members / Veterans / Military Spouses THE ESSENCE The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is a nine-week, 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 TRAINING JOB PLACEMENT aerospace industry partners who are committed to hiring them. TYPE Applicants are NOT required to have an aviation maintenance Nonprofit Education Provider and Aerospace Industry Hiring Partners background, but a mechanical aptitude is required. FUNDING SOURCES KEY PROGRAMS VA Benefits • Training and Job Placement WEBSITES / SOCIAL MEDIA DESIRED ATTRIBUTES https://worldwide.erau.edu/amtp • Be willing to relocate to industry partner hiring locations • Have a mechanical aptitude PROGRAM LEAD • Meet university admission requirements Angela C. Albritton LOCATIONS Director, Military Relations Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University • https://worldwide.erau.edu/amtp [email protected] • Note: Upcoming October Cohort at Hurlburt AFB, FL POINT OF CONTACT https://worldwide.erau.edu/amtp [email protected] Delta Air Lines MPE Program CORE OFFER THE ESSENCE The Delta Air Lines Military Potential Employee (MPE) program allows Service Members the opportunity to develop a competitive skillset in the commercial airline industry within the final 180 days of their enlistment. The MPE program includes mentorship, job training, and hands-on practice rotations which provides insight into multiple business areas. TRAINING JOB NETWORK INTERNSHIPS PLACEMENT KEY PROGRAMS TYPE • A&P licensed Aviation Maintenance Technicians • Machinists Employer • Welders FUNDING SOURCES • Logistics Internship where Service Members are still paid by DoD DESIRED ATTRIBUTES WEBSITES / SOCIAL MEDIA • FAA issued Airframe and Powerplant license http://www.delta.com PROGRAM LEAD Tom Davis TRAINING LOCATION AND DATES [email protected] Delta Air Lines World Headquarters Phone: (404) 773 4781 Atlanta, Georgia POINT OF CONTACT Dates cadenced by projected job [email protected]/ (404) 773 4781 openings ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS Transitioning service members AMERICAS BEST AMT Your Logo (If Applicable INTERSHIPS CORE OFFER THE ESSENCE Connects businesses with skilled transitioning Airmen prior to separation Provides Airmen with apprenticeships and internships to better assist job opportunities before becoming Veterans. A&P JOB NETWORK INTERNSHIPS COURSES PLACEMENT KEY PROGRAMS TYPE LLC AND NON PROFIT • (List which programs offered) Internships, On The Job Training (OJT), Apprenticeships, or Employment Skills Training Programs FUNDING SOURCES DESIRED ATTRIBUTES Community Partners, grants, VA, and individual donors, that create a low or no cost program for our members • Air Force Specialty Codes: 28373, 28377B, 28671, (AFSC) or A&P Certification. WEBSITES / SOCIAL MEDIA • ANYTHING AVIATION RELATED https://www.americasbestamtcourses.com/ OCCUPATIONAL TITLES • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM LEAD • MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR Focal/Referral POC: LENGTH OF PROGRAM ANTONIO GARCIA • 90 days/120 days/180 days [email protected] TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT LOCATIONS Phone: (602) 284-6994 • Training Locations: GOODYEAR ARIZONA POINT OF CONTACT • Job Placement Locations: ALL OVER THE U.S [email protected] / (602)284-6994 High Country Air Service SkillBridge Internship CORE OFFER THE ESSENCE High Country Air Service provides SkillBridge internships to assist military pilots with the transition from the public to private sector. An internship with us will provide the service member with training and practical experience in the civilian aviation industry. Successful High Country interns may transition to full-time employment with us or other companies in the corporate, charter, and airline sectors. TRAINING JOB NETWORK INTERNSHIPS PLACEMENT TYPE KEY PROGRAMS Employer • Internship FUNDING SOURCES DESIRED ATTRIBUTES Internal company funding • Any 11-series AFSC (exceptionally qualified 12-series members may be considered. Contact us for details) WEBSITES / SOCIAL MEDIA • Manned flight time: 1500 TT / 500 XC / 250 PIC / 100 Night / 75 Instrument https://highcountryairservice.com/ • 4-year degree Facebook: facebook.com/HighCountryAir • FAA Commercial Single- and/or Multi-Engine Pilot Certificate (preferred) OCCUPATIONAL TITLES Instagram: @highcountryair • Pilot LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/high-country-air-service/ • Instructor/Evaluator Pilot PROGRAM LEAD LENGTH OF PROGRAM Dave Jesurun • 60/90/120/180 days [email protected] Phone: 505.675.0604 TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT LOCATIONS Phone: 800.416.5042 • Training Locations: Albuquerque, NM. Other locations possible POINT OF CONTACT depending on service member’s experience & training needs SAME AS ABOVE • Job Placement Locations: Albuquerque, NM; other locations possible Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) CORE OFFER THE ESSENCE On the Job Training Career Placement During this program the service member will be performing an Networking Individual Internships individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. TYPE Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills Aerospace and Defense Company training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. Employee Count - ~88,000 (25% Veterans) Objectives - Service Members who complete the program will be highly- trained, capable, future