DOD Skills Training Education Program for Body Technicians
About Us:At Crash Champions, we’re driven by a shared purpose and a powerful principle: Here, We Do More. As the largest founder-led collision repair provider in the U.S., we are committed to delivering unmatched personal and professional service—earning the trust of our customers and business partners at every touchpoint.Program Overview:Crash Champions is proud to partner with the Department of Defense SkillBridge program to offer a 25-week, hands-on automotive technician apprenticeship designed for transitioning service members. This immersive program builds foundational skills in collision repair, with the goal of preparing participants for future Lead Technician roles.
What You’ll Gain:• Structured, real-time curriculum supported by a mobile learning app• Daily instruction and mentoring from experienced technicians• Hands-on training in modern collision repair techniques• Career development in a high-demand industry with six-figure earning potentialTraining Focus Areas:• Vehicle disassembly/reassembly and plastic repair• Minor and complex dent repair, metal reshaping, and filler application• Structural damage identification and repair setup• MIG welding on steel and I-CAR weld certification preparation• Safe use of tools, measuring systems, and repair proceduresWhat We’re Looking For:• Mechanical aptitude and a strong desire to learn• Commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
1341, 1342, and 15N
Requirements:• Active-duty service member eligible for SkillBridge• 18 years or older• Able to work full-time (40 hours/week) for 25 weeks• Valid driver’s license• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods• High school diploma or GED preferred• Mechanical or vehicle repair background is a plus
We have multiple locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area a program participant can work in. Our program pairs each apprentice with an experienced mentor, typically someone with several years of industry experience, to guide them throughout their training. Mentors assess the apprentices’ existing skill sets and help determine if they already possess the competencies required for certain aspects of the training.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ "You list 1341, 1342, 15N — what did interns from those specialties end up doing here?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway