American Airlines and Tulsa Tech Partner To Develop Aviation Maintenance Talent Pipeline
American Airlines and Tulsa Tech have announced a new partnership to develop an aviation maintenance talent pipeline. The collaboration provides Tulsa Tech students direct access to American's Tulsa-based aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) through engagement opportunities at the carrier's maintenance base and on campus. Top-performing students will receive guaranteed interviews for open positions with American Airlines.
The partnership builds on previous collaborations, including American's donation of a McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft to Tulsa Tech in 2011 for hands-on training. American also donated several aircraft parts during the announcement event. American employs nearly 5,000 team members at Tech Ops - Tulsa, including 3,200 licensed AMTs, and is adding over 300 new jobs following recent investments totaling over $400 million in the facility.
- Partnership provides direct access to industry mentors for Tulsa Tech students
- Top-performing students receive guaranteed interviews for open positions at American Airlines
- American Airlines is adding over 300 new jobs at Tech Ops - Tulsa
- Recent investments totaling over $400 million in the Tulsa maintenance facility
- Donation of aircraft parts for hands-on training resources
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TULSA, OK / ACCESSWIRE / July 17, 2024 / Students in Tulsa Tech's aviation maintenance technology program now have more than 3,000 new industry mentors thanks to a new partnership announced today with American Airlines. Students now have direct access to the airline's Tulsa-based aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) through ongoing engagement opportunities at the carrier's maintenance base and on campus. Additionally, top-performing students will secure guaranteed interviews for open positions with the carrier.
While the partnership is new, it's not the first time American and Tulsa Tech have worked together to inspire future AMTs. In 2011, American donated a McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft to the school, and the iconic aircraft continues to be used today to provide hands-on training opportunities. American's Tulsa-based AMTs have also mentored award-winning Tulsa Tech student teams in the annual Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition.
"American is excited to officially partner with Tulsa Tech to mentor and train future generations of aviation maintenance technicians," said Greg Emerson, American's Vice President of Base Maintenance. "American's Tech Ops - Tulsa maintenance base is the largest commercial aviation maintenance facility in the world and has been the backbone of our base maintenance program since 1946. Having access to top local talent from Tulsa Tech ensures that work will continue for generations to come. We're eager to provide a pathway from their Tulsa Tech classrooms to our hangars."
Tulsa Tech, the oldest and largest technology center in Oklahoma's CareerTech System, is a career and technology center school district dedicated to educating people for success in the workplace. Tulsa Tech helps high school and adult students from across the Tulsa region explore new careers, upgrade their training and skills, and pursue their dreams. Students can work toward their FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses or choose from other aviation-related coursework at the school. More information can be found at tulsatech.edu.
"We extend our heartfelt gratitude for our strong partnership in workforce development and training with American Airlines," said Dr. Steve Tiger, Tulsa Tech Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer. "Their unwavering support and collaboration help us train the next generation of skilled workers and highlights the expanding career opportunities available throughout the aviation industry, including right here in Tulsa at American Airlines."
American also donated several aircraft parts including an auxiliary power unit, four oxygen generators, a digital flight computer and a flow control valve during today's event at the school's Riverside campus. These parts will provide students with relevant, hands-on resources to help them in their studies.
American employs nearly 5,000 team members at Tech Ops - Tulsa, including 3,200 licensed AMTs. The facility was recently awarded
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