Program Overview - The Airframe and Powerplant Technician program was launched at the Avondale and Long Beach campuses in 2023, designed to be completed in 18 months, equipping students with skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain aircraft and powerplant components [1] - Graduates are prepared to apply and test for FAA mechanic certification upon completion of the program [1] Graduate Experiences - Densen Pantal, a graduate, shared that his childhood experience of flying from the Philippines to the U.S. ignited his passion for aviation, and the program helped him turn that dream into a career [2] - Jimmy Gutierrez was inspired by the space shuttle Endeavor's movement through LA, leading him to pursue a hands-on aviation career after initially studying engineering [3] Institutional Achievements - UTI-Long Beach Campus President Anthony Pham expressed pride in the inaugural class's accomplishments, emphasizing their hard work in preparing for aviation careers [4] - Tracy Lorenz, President of the UTI division, noted the graduation of the first aviation classes as a significant step in the division's expansion to meet the demand for skilled workers in the aviation maintenance industry [4] - Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson highlighted the importance of career training in building a strong workforce and supporting economic growth through the achievements of the graduates [4] Company Background - Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) was founded in 1965 and serves as a leading workforce solutions provider, offering education and support services for in-demand careers through its UTI and Concorde Career Colleges divisions [5] - The UTI division operates 15 campuses across nine states, providing a variety of training programs in transportation, skilled trades, electrical, and energy sectors [5]