Model Maker

Model Makers machine, fabricate, and assemble close tolerance, high quality aircraft models and components for testing in wind tunnels. Models are constructed of metals, plastics, and composite materials. The Model Maker apprentice, in addition to conventional and NC machine operation training, also includes the use of precision measuring tools, plaster and plastic tooling, layout, elementary electronics, numerical machine programming, model construction, assembly, testing and wind tunnel maintenance.

SELECT AN APPRENTICESHIP LOCATION

IAM / Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Program

IAM District 751

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

Required Qualifications
  • 18 years of age
  • Physically able
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Completion of:
            ACCUPLACER or COMPASS assessment
             or
            Math Intermediate Algebra, English 90
  • Eligible for hire or rehire at Boeing company
  • No previous enrollment in IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship program

Acquire Necessary Skills

  • Review list of required qualifications in the Preparing for an Apprenticeship PrepPack
  • Complete required vocational training or minimum of 1 year of trade-related work experience
  • Current employees and eligible former employees may contact a Career Advisor
Step 2: Apply
Apply
  • Apply online during posted openings
  • Qualifying applicants will be placed in eligibility pool
  • Applicants will be selected for interview
  • Selected applicants will be referred to apprenticeship committee
Step 3: Begin Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship

Wages

  • Start at 70% of current Journey-Level rate.
  • Gain 4% pay increase after every 1,000 hours of on-the-job training (approx. 6 months) plus required schooling.
  • Full 100% journeyperson’s pay after completing the program.

Starting Hourly Base Rate

  $32.35 + Benefits

G.I. Bill® Housing Allowance

  • Usage is optional
  • Housing allowance can be found using the GI Bill® Comparison Tool
  • Search School Name:  IAM-BOEING JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE

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GI Bill Usage Breakdown:
100% - 1-6 months
80% - 6-12 months
60% - 12-18 months
40% - 18-24 months
20% - 24-30 months
*Usage Optional
Eligible veterans in an approved Apprenticeship Program can use their GI Bill® benefit and receive a tax-free stipend on a monthly basis. The Post 9/11 GI Bill® stipend is the equivalent of the Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA) of an E-5 with dependents (based on the zip code of the training facility) which is paid addition to normal wages. Refer to the chart below to understand how Post 9/11 GI Bill® benefits are paid, or consult the VA website www.benefits.va.gov/gibill (Link) to see how other VA chapters are paid for Apprenticeship Training.