SkillBridge
SkyWarrior is proud to be a member of the SkillBridge program
What is SkillBridge?
SkillBridge is a DOD program that offers service members a chance to intern for up to six months* with approved provider companies.
*Depending on your branch of service and rank, your SkillBridge may have a maximum approval of less than six months
SkyWarrior SkillBridge Opportunities
SkyWarrior currently has three SkillBridge opportunities available:
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Flight Training - This allows participants to flight train in any phase of training from Private Pilot to Certificated Flight Instructor or adding on an Airline Transport Rating for a career as an airline pilot.
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Flight Instructor - Pilots can intern at SkyWarrior as flight instructors to either build necessary flight time to become an airline pilot or familiarize themselves with the civilian flight training environment.
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Aviation Maintenance - This allows participants to intern with SkyWarrior as either an A&P Mechanic or Maintenance Assistant working toward an A&P certificate.
To Begin your SkillBridge, Email SkyWarrior for pre-approval
If you have decided that SkyWarrior is where you would like to be for SkillBridge... Great! We are excited to have you here with us. On the SkyWarrior side, the process for approval is fairly straightforward, so let's go through it step-by-step.
To apply for a SkillBridge position at SkyWarrior we first need the following information sent to us via email:
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Name
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Phone number
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Email address
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Expected skill bridge dates
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SkillBridge Program of Interest
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Any additional information you would like us to know.
Please submit an email with the aforementioned information to fly@skywarriorinc.com and we will reach out to you regarding the possibility of doing a skillbridge program with us. We will reach out to you to collect more information, asses suitability, and complete the remaining steps, if working with SkyWarrior is a possible SkillBridge destination.
We recommend you having the SkillBridge conversation with your command AND/OR commanding officer as early as possible, up to even a year prior to being eligible to start. This is very important because currently your command cannot backfill your position, so once you depart for SkillBridge they will be one person short of their current manning power.
***CLICK HERE for a great write up regarding the SkillBridge process written by a former Army Aviator***
Working with your command
SkillBridge Approval Request
VA & Loan Information
If you are interested in a SkyWarrior Program that has an associated cost (flight training) you may offset the initial cost of training through the use of VA Benefits OR working with one of our third party loan participants. It is important to note that if you are interested in our flight training program you will be required to pay for any training or materials the VA will not cover (VA Benefits will not cover the cost of the Private Pilot Certificate).
CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR VA BENEFITS WEBPAGE
CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR PILOT FINANCING WEBPAGE