(12/07/24) College students in Tulsa Tech’s aviation upkeep know-how program now have greater than 3,000 extra trade mentors due to a brand new partnership established with American Airways.
College students now have direct entry to the airline’s Tulsa-based aviation upkeep technicians (AMTs) via ongoing engagement alternatives on the service’s upkeep base and on campus.
Moreover, top-performing college students will safe assured interviews for open positions with the airline.
Whereas the partnership is new, it’s not the primary time American and Tulsa Tech have labored collectively to encourage future AMTs. In 2011, American donated a McDonnell Douglas MD-80 plane to the varsity, and the enduring plane continues for use in the present day to supply hands-on coaching alternatives.
American Airways Boeing 787. Image by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com
American’s Tulsa-based AMTs have additionally mentored award-winning Tulsa Tech pupil groups within the annual Aerospace Upkeep Council Competitors.
“American is excited to officially partner with Tulsa Tech to mentor and train future generations of aviation maintenance technicians,” stated Greg Emerson, American’s Vice President of Base Upkeep. “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, one of many oldest and largest know-how facilities in Oklahoma’s CareerTech System, helps highschool and grownup college students from throughout the Tulsa area discover new careers and improve their coaching and abilities. College students can work towards their FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses or select from different aviation-related coursework on the college.
American additionally donated a number of plane elements together with an auxiliary energy unit, 4 oxygen mills, a digital flight laptop and a circulate management valve throughout this week’s occasion on the college’s Riverside campus. The elements will present college students with related, hands-on assets to assist them of their research.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude for our strong partnership in workforce development and training with American Airlines,” stated Dr. Steve Tiger, Tulsa Tech Superintendent and Chief Government 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 employs practically 5,000 group members at Tech Ops – Tulsa, together with 3,200 licensed AMTs. The facility was just lately awarded $22 million from the State of Oklahoma to make enhancements on the base. The funds are in addition to a $31.6 million engine store capital funding and ongoing $350 million enchancment challenge made by American. As a results of these investments, American is within the technique of including greater than 300 new jobs a Tech Ops – Tulsa.
