Aviation Maintenance Technician

Aviation Institute of Maintenance's Fremont Campus Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary with Visit from Mayor Lily Mei

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aviation Institute of Maintenance celebrated the 5-year anniversary of its Fremont campus facility with a special visit from Mayor Lily Mei on September 19th.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aviation Institute of Maintenance celebrated the 5-year anniversary of its Fremont campus facility with a special visit from Mayor Lily Mei on September 19th.
  • Mayor Mei toured the campus and engaged with staff, instructors, and students in hands-on skill demonstrations.
  • During her visit, Mayor Mei discussed the aviation maintenance shortage with campus staff.
  • The campus offers a 21-month aviation maintenance program, Aviation Maintenance Technician, that qualifies completers to take Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification tests.

Spirit Airlines Celebrates 30 Years in Orlando with a Major Investment to Streamline the Check-in Experience

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines' (NYSE: SAVE) Guests can now breeze through check-in at Orlando International Airport (MCO) with the addition of the airline's award-winning self-bag drop with biometric photo-matching. Spirit today celebrated 30 years of service in Orlando with the official unveiling of 19 newly installed self-bag drop units at MCO. It's the largest set-up of its kind for the carrier at any airport and more than triple the size of Spirit's next largest self-bag drop operation.

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  • Spirit today celebrated 30 years of service in Orlando with the official unveiling of 19 newly installed self-bag drop units at MCO.
  • Spirit developed the nation's first biometric photo-matching solution for domestic air travel in 2019 with its partner Materna Intelligent Passenger Solutions (IPS) North America .
  • Spirit was also the first to pursue combining it with automated self-bag drop capabilities to reduce interactions and increase efficiency.
  • There is no limit to how fast and how far you can grow within Spirit.

Spirit Airlines Launches its Puerto Rico Expansion, Adding Nonstop Flights Stretching to Texas and the Midwest

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is entering a new, exciting chapter in its 20+ year history in Puerto Rico today by launching its expansion at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). Travelers now have convenient, daily nonstop flight options between San Juan and destinations across the eastern half of the U.S. to include Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), and Detroit (DTW), with a nonstop flight to Hartford (BDL) starting on June 7. This growth makes travel to Spirit's number one Caribbean destination easier for more Guests across the U.S. and builds the carrier's largest SJU operation to-date.

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  • "We welcome Spirit Airlines' new routes, which amplify the flight options between Puerto Rico and five cities in the United States through Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.
  • Our facilities and staff are ready for continued growth that efforts such as Spirit's allow us to experience.
  • These new Spirit flights, from and to our island, open doors to new employment opportunities and an increase in commercial and tourist activity in the Island," said Jorge Hernández, President of Aerostar.
  • "We are excited about the economic and market growth these flights will create for Puerto Rico as a top travel destination in the Caribbean.

Flexjet Earns 24th FAA Diamond Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Cleveland, OH, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet , a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, today announced its 24th Federal Aviation Administration’s Diamond Award of Excellence for Aviation Maintenance Technician Training, underscoring its commitment to serving as a leader in aviation maintenance and safety.

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  • Cleveland, OH, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flexjet , a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, today announced its 24th Federal Aviation Administration’s Diamond Award of Excellence for Aviation Maintenance Technician Training, underscoring its commitment to serving as a leader in aviation maintenance and safety.
  • All company maintenance technicians must participate in dedicated FAA training in areas focused on safety.
  • The qualifying standards for the FAA Diamond Award have become more demanding through the years, ensuring that achieving Diamond status has become progressively challenging.
  • In addition to the FAA Diamond Award, Flexjet also holds the highly respected Aviation Research Group/US (ARG/US) Platinum Safety Rating.

Spirit Airlines Adds a Batch of New Boston Flights this Summer

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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There is no limit to how fast and how far you can grow within Spirit.

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  • There is no limit to how fast and how far you can grow within Spirit.
  • We're growing and hiring Pilots, Flight Attendants, Aviation Maintenance Technicians and other roles across the company.
  • Spirit now offers high-speed onboard Wi-Fi so Guests to stream their favorite content.
  • Aviation Week Network's Air Transport World (ATW) named Spirit Airlines the Value Airline of the Year as part of the ATW 2023 Airline Industry Achievement Awards .

Spirit Airlines Celebrates Inaugural Launch of Charleston, S.C., Flights with New Nonstop Las Vegas Route Announcement

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is adding bright yellow to Charleston's iconic Rainbow Row today with the launch of its new, nonstop service from Charleston International Airport (CHS). These new, convenient nonstop flight options deliver affordable fares to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Newark (EWR), and Philadelphia (PHL) and make it easier for East Coast travelers to experience the Southern charm behind this award-winning destination.

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  • "Lowcountry travelers have long been asking for a route to Las Vegas and we are thrilled to have Spirit offer a new nonstop flight to the Entertainment Capital of the World."
  • Spirit first entered the state more than 25 years ago with service from Myrtle Beach (MYR).
  • In addition to the new service from CHS, Spirit is launching seasonal nonstop flights to Chicago (ORD), Cleveland (CLE), and Rochester (ROC) from Myrtle Beach this May.
  • Bonus points earned through the CHS Free Spirit® Double Bonus Point promotion do not count toward Status qualification or accrue SQP's.

Spirit Airlines Celebrates 30 Years of Service to the Sunshine State with 'Florida Flyaway' Giveaway

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is celebrating three decades of giving Guests More Go to the Sunshine State with a Florida Flyaway to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW), Orlando (MCO) or Tampa (TPA). The Florida-based airline partnered with Visit Florida to give Guests in select U.S. cities a chance to join in on the 30th anniversary celebrations by entering to win a Florida getaway for two, including roundtrip flights, hotel, accommodations and more. *

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  • They'll also experience the very best of each of these cities, ranging from airboat tours and theatre shows to indoor skydiving and dinner cruises.
  • The carrier first introduced its affordable travel options to Florida in 1993, launching service in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando and Tampa.
  • Since then, Spirit has grown to be one of the leading carriers in the state with service to seven airports across Florida.
  • "Spirit Airlines has served Florida for 30 years and VISIT FLORIDA is excited to partner with them to celebrate this incredible achievement.

Hit New Career Heights With Spirit Airlines; 4,000+ Spirit Family Members to be Added in 2023

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today announced plans to hire more than 4,000 new Team Members in 2023 as the airline adds new planes and destinations to its growing network. The new hires will include Pilots, Flight Attendants, Aviation Maintenance Technicians and other support center roles. Plus, Spirit is growing in new and existing cities, with positions available with Spirit and business partners at airport stations across the network. These job opportunities allow job seekers across the nation to soar with attractive travel benefits and the advancement opportunities associated with working for a dynamic and fast-growing airline.

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  • Plus, Spirit is growing in new and existing cities, with positions available with Spirit and business partners at airport stations across the network.
  • These exciting job opportunities follow the airline's soaring 2022 hiring trend as thousands of new Spirit Team Members joined the growing company last year.
  • Spirit is also known for its charitable contributions to the communities where our Team Members live and work.
  • In 2023, the Spirit Charitable Foundation raised over $1.5 million for dozens of charity organizations supporting children and families, service members and the environment.

Norfolk Travelers Gain New, Nonstop Flights to Florida with the Launch of Spirit Airlines Service

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia is for travel lovers, and now there's even more to love as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) launches service at Norfolk International Airport (ORF). The carrier kicked off its new service with daily routes to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Orlando (MCO), giving Norfolk travelers More Go to top leisure destinations in Florida.

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  • "We have sought Spirit Airlines service at Norfolk International Airport for quite some time," said Mark Perryman, President and CEO of the Norfolk Airport Authority.
  • "These new flights to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale are already being well received, and we anticipate great success."
  • This month marks the airline's fifth anniversary serving the state of Virginia after entering Richmond (RIC) in March 2018.
  • Spirit was also recognized for safety with the FAA's "Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence " for the fourth consecutive year.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DISPATCHERS AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS APPROVE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced its Dispatchers and Facilities Maintenance Technicians have voted in favor of their new collective bargaining agreements.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced its Dispatchers and Facilities Maintenance Technicians have voted in favor of their new collective bargaining agreements.
  • Southwest's Facilities Maintenance Technicians, represented by Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have also overwhelmingly voted in favor of a new contract.
  • Southwest's 50 Facilities Maintenance Technicians maintain, modify, and repair all facilities across its system to provide attractive and functional spaces for Customers and Employees alike.
  • Since October 2022, five of Southwest's union-represented workgroups have voted in favor of new collective bargaining agreements—the Appearance Technicians, Customer Service Employees, Flight Instructors, Facilities Maintenance Technicians, and Dispatch Employees.