Allied Trade Specialist (US Army)

As an Allied Trade Specialist, you’ll supervise and perform the fabrication, repair, and modification of metallic and nonmetallic parts to ensure the Army’s equipment is operating reliably. You’ll operate lathes, drilling presses, grinders, welding machines, and other machine shop equipment. You will train to select the materials, tools, and equipment to do the job, and learn how to operate fabrication machines. General Qualifications: Must have an interest in joining the Army. U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien. 17 to 34 years old. Healthy and in good physical condition. In good moral standing with no felony-level offenses. Must be able to meet height/weight standards. No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service. No tattoos on the hands, neck, or face. REQUIREMENTS 10 weeks of Basic Training 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training CERTIFICATIONS 68 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available SKILLS YOU’LL LEARN Maintenance & Repairs Welding & Power Tool Operations Fabrication Machine Operations Compensation: Up to $20,000 enlistment bonuses. Up to $115,000 for additional education benefits 30 days vacation with pay per year Additional living expenses for those who have dependents Clothing and food allowance Centrally located Education and Financial Advisors Travel Education: The Post-9/11 GI Bill The most popular GI Bill program, the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides up to full college tuition, as well as money for housing and books. Paid directly to the school, the program covers up to full tuition for public, in-state schools and up to $25,000 per year at private or foreign schools, depending on your length of service. The Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty This option uses a combination of your own paycheck contributions and government funding to help pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months. Unlike the Post-9/11 GI Bill, benefit payments will be made directly to you. The Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve This program helps members of the Army Reserve pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months, in return for a six-year service commitment. These benefits must be used while you are serving and end when you stop serving. In addition to college and university tuition, all GI Bill programs cover training and certifications including: Online schooling and correspondence courses Part-time schooling Entrepreneurship training for those interested in starting a small business Flight school Licensing and certification courses Vocational training and trade schools National testing On-the-job training Tutorial assistance Apply now and within 24-48 hours, you will receive an email/text from our Army virtual recruiting station. Thank you!