Operation Redefine Me is a nonprofit that seeks to provide service members with tools and resources during their Skillbridge opportunity. Through a partnership with Willman Air in Jacksonville, Fl, service members will have the opportunity to work along side both organizations. Willman Air provides service members the opportunity to work in the heating and air-conditioning trade. Willman Air is willing to apply to become a VA approved apprenticeship program if service members decide to stay beyond the Skillbridge opportunity, allowing them to use VA benefits while continuing a career at Willman Air.
Individuals will begin by learning how to install units and work their way to maintenance, then troubleshooting. Due to the nature of the trade, there is manual labor involved. Examples of work include, installing, maintaining and repairing ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment. Identifying maintenance risks on equipment. Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems. Cleaning, adjusting and repairing systems, and performing warranty services.
Florida
Median pay: $57K/yr
What Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers typically earn in Florida — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.CareerPCS publishes these benchmarks with explicit limits so they are not mistaken for an employer offer or a prediction.Read the salary methodology
DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 10, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.
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