PHOENIX and HONOLULU, March 5,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal
Technical Institute, the transportation, skilled trades and
energy education division of UTI, Inc. today announced a
partnership with Hawaiian Airlines designed to expand career
opportunities for Universal Technical
Institute airframe and powerplant graduates who earn
their FAA certifications.
Moving forward, Universal Technical
Institute graduates who have earned their FAA certifications
are guaranteed a first-round job interview with Hawaiian Airlines.
If hired, they are eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to
$10,000 and a relocation budget of up
to $12,000. Hawaiian Airlines will
also participate in Universal Technical
Institute's career fairs, classroom visits, and
webinars.
"Our airframe and powerplant program is designed to prepare
students for entry-level opportunities in various areas of the
aviation industry, and this partnership with Hawaiian Airlines will
provide our graduates with an additional career pathway," said
Tracy Lorenz, president of the
Universal Technical Institute Division. "It is through industry
partnerships that we can showcase our commitment to being a
workforce solutions partner to employers and learners alike."
"Hawaiian Airlines is pleased to support Universal Technical Institute
graduates interested in building a rewarding aviation career
with us. We look forward to meeting students, sharing more about
what it means to be Hawaiiʻs hometown airline, and welcoming
graduates to our team," said Jim
Landers, senior vice president of technical operations at
Hawaiian Airlines.
Universal Technical Institute's
airframe and powerplant program is available at campuses in
Avondale, Ariz., Long Beach, Calif., Miramar, Fla., Canton, Mich., and Houston. Now in its 95th year of continuous
service, Hawaiian Airlines offers approximately 150 daily flights
within the Hawaiian Islands and nonstop flights between
Hawaii and 15 U.S. gateway
cities—more than any other airline.
About UTI, Inc.
UTI, Inc. (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. UTI, Inc. is
comprised of two divisions: Universal
Technical Institute and Concorde Career Colleges.
Universal Technical Institute 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 operates across 17 campuses in 8
states and online, offering programs in the allied health, dental,
nursing, patient care and diagnostic fields. For more information,
visit www.uti.edu or www.concorde.edu, or visit us on LinkedIn at
@UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde Career Colleges or on X
(formerly Twitter) @news_UTI or @ConcordeCareer.
About Hawaiian Airlines
Now in its 95th year of
continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's largest and
longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily
flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between
Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline –
as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook
Islands, Japan,
New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.
Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have
placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving
Hawaiʻi. The carrier was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes in
2022 and has topped Travel + Leisure's World's
Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two
years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time
performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by
offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes
and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium
Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with
miles that never expire. As Hawai'i's hometown airline, Hawaiian
encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands
safely and respectfully.
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings,
Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at
HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian's Twitter updates
(@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines),
and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings
and updates, follow Hawaiian's LinkedIn page.
For media inquiries, please visit Hawaiian Airlines' online
newsroom.
Media Contact:
Alanna
Vitucci
avitucci@uti.edu
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