This investment comes as part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to improve its facilities, with more than $400 million in enhancements announced at the Tulsa maintenance base over the last three years.
American Airlines has been awarded $22 million from the State of Oklahoma’s Business Expansion Incentive Program, to be received over three years. The funds will be utilized to further expand and enhance American Airlines’ maintenance base and engine repair and overhaul facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tech Ops – Tulsa). This investment comes as part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to improve its facilities, with more than $400 million in enhancements announced at the Tulsa maintenance base over the last three years. The recent award is in addition to American’s capital investment of $31.6 million in the engine shop for modernizing machinery and an ongoing multi-million dollar improvement project at Tech Ops – Tulsa.
Tech Ops – Tulsa has been the principal location for airframe and engine maintenance and overhauls for American’s aircraft since 1946. It stands as the largest commercial aviation maintenance base globally, situated on 246 acres of land at Tulsa International Airport. The facility comprises approximately 3.3 million square feet of building space, six hangars with 24 aircraft bays, and 22 support facility buildings. Currently employing nearly 5,000 team members, Tech Ops – Tulsa sees more than 800 of American Airlines’ aircraft visiting the facility annually.
“We graciously thank Governor Stitt, Lieutenant Governor Pinnell and the State of Oklahoma Department of Commerce for recognizing the important work our team does and appreciate their investment in the future of our Tulsa maintenance base,” said Greg Emerson, Vice President of Base Maintenance and Facilities, American. “American has a long, rich history in Oklahoma and this investment in our Tech Ops – Tulsa facility and team members ensures a bright future for years to come. We’re also eager to add more than 300 new team members to our team in high-paying jobs as a result of this investment, further bolstering our presence in the Tulsa community,” he further added.
The new investments are set to create over 300 new positions at Tech Ops – Tulsa, enhancing existing engine repair and overhaul work. The roles include licensed airframe and powerplant mechanics, engineers, machinists, welders, maintenance planners, and more, with total annual compensation packages reaching nearly $120,000.
“For Oklahoma’s business sector to succeed, we must support the existing companies that are right here in Oklahoma,” said Matt Pinnell, Lt. Governor and Secretary of Workforce and Economic Development, Oklahoma. “Because of resources like the Business Expansion Incentive Program and the P3 Pooled Finance Program, Oklahoma companies will strengthen and grow, boosting local economies and moving our state forward,” he further added.
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This move reflects American Airlines’ commitment to investing in its infrastructure, fostering economic growth in the Tulsa community, and creating high-quality job opportunities. The state’s support through incentive programs contributes to the airline’s ongoing efforts to enhance its operational capabilities and facilities.
