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.

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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
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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.