Automotive Technician​/Fette Kia

KIA Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)

Pay range: $30,000 – $40,000 per year (actual pay based on skills and experience).

These positions are full‑time employment with participating Kia Retailers. Applications are made directly to the individual retailer; employment decisions are at their discretion.

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair Kia vehicles including engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and electrical components.
• Complete repair orders and warranty request orders in accordance with established Kia and Retailer policies and procedures.
• Test drive vehicles, 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.

• Honorable discharge.
• Valid driver’s license from any state with a clean driving record.
• Experience in a technical/mechanical field.
• Must be willing to complete and pass drug screening and background checks.

• Full‑time employment with a participating Kia Retailer.
• Program designed specifically for Veterans, facilitated by Veterans.
• 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 for the apprenticeship and certification process.
• Eligible veterans may apply for and receive a substantial GI Bill® Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) during the apprenticeship.