As a Plumber in the Army National Guard, you will build the skills you need for a rewarding civilian career while installing and maintaining pipe systems in the Army National Guard.

Like a civilian plumber, you will work on pipe systems for water, steam, and waste, as well as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Duties include reading drawings, plans, and specifications; planning the layout of pipe systems; and installing and maintaining pipe systems and plumbing fixtures. This will require the ability to work with pipe of various materials and different pipe connection methods.

Plus, you⿿ll be building a better future. The skills you learn as an Army National Guard Plumber will prepare you for a civilian career in commercial and residential contracting. With additional certifications, you could work for public utility companies, plumbing contractors, or as a self-employed contractor.

Earn while you learn

Get paid to learn! Join the Guard and you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

After nine weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn fundamental Soldiering skills, you will attend approximately five weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) where you⿿ll learn what you need to get started as an Army National Guard Plumber.

As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities. Advanced Plumbing Specialists take on more challenging projects, including training and supervising other Soldiers, and performing inspections of plumbing facilities.

Benefits

·                   Paid training

·                   A monthly paycheck

·                   Montgomery G.I. Bill

·                   Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October ⿿ 30 September)

·                   Retirement benefits for part-time service

·                   Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)

·                   401(k)-type savings plan

·                   Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)

Requirements

·                   High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply ⿿ ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)

·                   Must be between the ages of 17 and 35

·                   Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards

·                   Must meet citizenship requirements (see www.nationalguard.com  for details)