Veterans in Aerospace

AJAC is partnering with other critical veteran benefits organizations to create a streamlined process for veterans to access AJAC apprenticeship programs and provide support to help veterans access G.I. Bill funds and use those funds for training education. AJAC is working with the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and the Department of Veteran Affiars (DVA) to ensure that its apprenticeship program meets minimum quality standards and complies with all federal and state laws and regulations.

Why Should Veterans Consider an aerospace or manufacturing apprenticeship?
Why should Employers conisder Hiring a Veteran?
How can I find out about Veteran benefits?

Why Should Veterans Consider an aerospace or manufacturing apprenticeship?

Apply Your Military Training Towards a Career in Washington State’s #1 Industry:

• Train to earn your national certificate as a machinist, aircraft mechanic, composite technician, etc.

Earn While You Learn:

• On-the-job training from a master trandesperson
• Attending community/technical college, gaining credits towards your associate’s degree
• While earning a family living wage

Utilize Your VA (GI Bill) Education & Training Benefits* for apprenticeship. In addition to your salary, earn up to:

• $1,104.75 per month tax-free for the first six months of training
• $810.15 for the 2nd six months
• $515.55 until remaining benefits expire

*Benefits based on type of service and amount of entitlements remaining

Why should Employers conisder Hiring a Veteran?

Benefit from a Proven Track Record:

• Dependable with a proven work history
• Dedicated team player
• Mature, motivated and disciplined
• Reliable and completes challenging tasks under the most stressful situations

Take Advantage of Previous Training and Education:>

• Years of on-the-job training
• Professional development
• Structured leadership training
• Soft skills & communication training

Save Money Through Tax Credits and Wage Offset Incentives:>

Employers who hire a . . .

• Unemployed veteran can receive up to a $2,400 tax credit
• Disabled veteran can receive up to a $4,800 tax credit
• Veteran participating in the VR&E program can receive up to 50% of the veteran’s salary for up to 6 months

To find out about veteran benefits, please visit the following web sites:

For Employers

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service

For Veterans

Veteran GI Bill Apprenticeship and OJT Program
Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs (WDVA)
United States Department of Veteran Affairs: GI Bill Web site
Education Benefits for Post-9/11 Veterans

For access to Vietnam Era and Other than Vietnam Era Veteran benefits, resources and information, contact your local community college Veteran Services Department and the Department of Veteran Affairs office at 1-800-827-1000.