VIPER A&P program - free FAA A&P with a job offer
VIPER Transitions
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- Who it's for
- Transitioning service members (SkillBridge eligible) with an offer from a partner company
Open to: active duty / transitioning service members. - Cost
- Free
- Free with no benefit?
- Yes: no GI Bill, VR&E or VET TEC benefit needed.
- What you get
- Free 10-week FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) training and certification course with a job offer from a partner company (e.g. airlines, Gulfstream)
- Type
- Training program / bootcamp
- Credential strength
- 4/5: Leads to a state or federal license required to work in the field.
- Duration
- 10 weeks
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Nationwide
- Deadline
- Rolling / varies
- Next start
- Varies
- Jobs it can lead to
- Aircraft Mechanic (A&P); Aviation Maintenance Technician
- Official page
- vipertransitions.org/lead-collection
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026