Apprentice Program
The Kalitta Air LLC. Apprentice Program is an Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic registered apprenticeship approved by the United States Department of Labor. It is approximately 2.5 years long and leads towards USDOL journeyman certification and FAA A&P certification. All examination fees are covered by Kalitta Air.
What is the Apprenticeship Program?
The purpose of the Kalitta Air Apprenticeship Program is to provide Kalitta Air LLC. with a skilled work force of certificated Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) technicians through formal and practical training.
Approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, The Kalitta Air USDOL registered apprenticeship is, at minimum, 5360 hours of training (approximately 2.5 years), leading to USDOL Journeyman’s certification and testing endorsement eligibility for FAA A&P certification. As of now, it is the only USDOL approved A&P Apprenticeship in the state of Michigan. Kalitta Air is essentially generating its own future A&P Mechanics through this program.
We pay you to learn!
Through the duration of the program, we will pay you approximately $95,000 to learn. Traditional aviation schools average $50,000 in tuition costs.
$17/hr starting wage!
Apprentices start with $17/hr for the first year with a $1 per hour pay increase given approximately every 6 months thereafter as they reach training milestones. Minimum starting wage after receipt of A&P certification is $26 an hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the Kalitta Air Apprenticeship Program? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions module for all the details on application requirements, program benefits, and how to get started in an exciting aviation career!
The Apprentice Program curriculum uses the standards found in the FAA-S-ACS-1 Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Airman Certification standards for the written oral and practical tests. Apprentices work alongside qualified and certificated technicians at the Main Maintenance Base. As they transition through the various maintenance departments like Avionics, Hangar Maintenance, Composites Shop, Structures Maintenance, Engine Shop and Line Maintenance, they will document the practical training received in each of these areas. Apprentice Production Supervisors and Leads oversee and track apprentice training progress and help with scheduling different tasks. Apprentices advance through to different maintenance departments as they progress through the required training in each area.
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Successful background check
- Pre-employment drug tests. Note: Marijuana is illegal federally!
- Work Keys assessment tests (workplace aptitude) are also required. These are administered through Michigan Works. (This requirement can be waived if candidate has a college degree, has successfully completed ASVAB testing or has previous military experience.
Apprentice positions are Kalitta Air direct positions with full benefits. Medical benefits begin after 90 days and include: health, vision, dental insurance. There’s also 401k retirement with company matching up to 5%. Vacation time is available after 6 months of employment and sick time is available from date of hire at a rate of 4.67 hours per month.
Get in Touch
- Office Phone989-739-8920
- Angel Melendez989-739-8920 (Ext 7221)