Avondale, Ariz. – July 31, 2023 –Universal Technical Institute-Avondale (UTI) is proud to announce its new Airframe & Powerplant Technician training program, which provides students with the training necessary to work in the fast-growing aviation industry. Classes began this month for the FAA-approved program, and enrollment is ongoing.
“UTI is thrilled to bring our FAA-approved aviation technician training program to Arizona to help meet the industry’s strong demand,” said Roger Speer, Campus President at UTI-Avondale. “In just 18 months, UTI-Avondale students are able to receive the hands-on aviation training and skills they need to prepare for the Aviation industry and test for FAA certification.”
Total employment of aircraft technicians in the U.S. is projected to grow 6% annually between 2021 and 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), creating approximately 13,100 position openings each year1. By 2031, total aviation technician employment is expected to exceed 139,000 workers, according to BLS. Demand for aviation technicians is being driven, in part, by a rebound in post-pandemic air travel, as well as a wave of retirements among industry workers.
“This is a great time to join us at UTI-Avondale to prepare for a career in the Aviation industry,” said Tracy Lorenz, President of UTI’s Transportation, Skilled Trades & Energy division. “There will be demand in the Aviation industry in the coming years, and UTI graduates will be well-positioned for these rewarding career opportunities.”
Students in the Airframe & Powerplant Technician program are trained to troubleshoot and perform aircraft repairs and routine maintenance; perform aircraft inspections; and follow FAA rules and regulations. Graduates of the program must apply for and pass a test to earn their FAA certification(s).
The aviation program joins an array of training opportunities for the skilled trades available at UTI-Avondale, including automotive; diesel; and welding. Training for motorcycle technicians is also offered via the co-located Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI).
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.:
Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) was founded in 1965 and is a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and healthcare education programs, whose mission is to serve students, partners, and communities by providing quality education and support services for in-demand careers across a number of highly-skilled fields.
The Company is comprised of two divisions: UTI and Concorde Career Colleges. UTI operates 16 campuses located in 9 states and offers a wide range of transportation and skilled trades technical training programs under brands such as UTI, MIAT College of Technology, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute, and NASCAR Technical Institute. Concorde Career Colleges operates across 17 campuses in 8 states, offering programs in the Allied Health, Dental, Nursing, Patient Care, and Diagnostic fields.
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1 The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total national employment for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians will be 139,800 by 2031. See Table 1.2 Employment by detailed occupation, 2021 and projected 2031, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed October 13, 2022. The Airframe & Powerplant and Aviation Maintenance Technology programs prepare graduates to pursue entry-level careers in the aviation industry or related fields. Graduates are eligible to apply and test for an FAA-issued mechanic certificate. Career options may be limited without an FAA-issued mechanic certificate, and salaries may be lower. UTI and MIAT are educational institutions and cannot guarantee employment, salary, or FAA certification.
