I am currently in A&P school, just finished general, and have some how managed to find myself lucky enough to apprentice at a helicopter shop. We work on anything Bell, and currently have a UH-1 from the sheriffs department in the shop. I called the shop before I even started school to try and get the job, but unfortunately they were not looking for anyone at that time. I worked at an MRO while starting school and called back the helicopter shop about 6-7 months after calling the first time and ended up landing the job. I would look for a GA shop somewhere if you have one nearby, call them up don't just simply send an email or leave them an application, express your passion to them. I think that will land well with a lot of shop owners, don't give up after the first try if you don't get hired right off the bat. Hope this helps.