Month: July 2024

TULSA, Okla., July 17, 2024 /3BL/ – 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 $22 million from the State of Oklahoma to make enhancements at the base. The funds are in addition to a $31.6 million engine shop capital investment and ongoing $350 million improvement project made by American. As a result of these investments, American is in the process of adding more than 300 new jobs a Tech Ops – Tulsa. Candidates interested in joining American’s team can view open opportunities and apply online at jobs.aa.com.

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BETHESDA, Md., July 17, 2024 /3BL/ – WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) offers a new white paper available for download today, Protecting Earth’s Most Valuable Resources | Conservation Activities to Benefit Water and Air Quality. The white paper is sponsored by General Motors and is available for free on our website.

Water and air are the earth’s most valuable resources. No ecosystem or human community could exist without access to clean air and water, making the protection of these resources a paramount concern. Unfortunately, decades of industry and development have had negative effects on the quality of the earth’s air and water.

Because of the widespread and well-documented impacts of air and water pollution, governments have implemented regulations requiring industries to minimize deleterious effects on air and water. Adherence to these critical regulations is not the final step in corporate efforts to protect air and water quality. The private sector can go above and beyond these regulations to promote air and water quality through voluntary habitat conservation projects, with the added benefits of supporting wildlife species and human well-being.

The case studies featured in this white paper illustrate the role of habitat-specific projects in water and air quality improvement. Featured case studies from WHC-Certified sites include:

ArcelorMittal: AM/NS Calvert, Alabama, USABacardi: Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Hampshire, UKCemex: Laguna de Los Cangrejos, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicDTE Energy: Downtown Detroit Headquarters, Michigan, USAThe Earth Lab: Ejido Sisal, Yucatán, MexicoFreeport-McMoRan: Miami Site, Arizona, USAINVISTA: Victoria Site, Texas, USAITC Holdings: Iowa City Warehouse, Iowa, USAWM: Twin Creeks Landfill, Ontario, Canada

Sponsored by General Motors, this white paper features a foreword stating, “Environmental conservation requires everyone’s participation. At GM, we believe that businesses have a responsibility to contribute to the regeneration of nature and the protection of biodiversity. As we strive to enhance resource circularity in our products and operations, we are also promoting biodiversity across our sites.”

About WHC:

WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) has been working at the nexus of business and biodiversity for 35 years and is the only international NGO focused exclusively on enabling private sector action for nature. WHC builds strategies and frameworks for companies to integrate nature with climate, equity and engagement to support sustainable ecosystems and healthy communities. WHC’s corporate members represent some of the leading national and multinational corporations. WHC-certified programs can be found in 19 countries and 48 U.S. states. Learn more at www.wildlifehc.org.