Kia Retailers offer a career as a Kia Certified Service Technician for skilled and experienced military Veterans through the Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP). The program provides a one-year competency-based GI Bill approved apprenticeship leading to Kia Service Technician certification.
Requirements
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles
- Complete repair orders and warranty request orders in accordance with established Kia and Retailer policies and procedures
- Test drive vehicles, and 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
- 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
