TUCSON, AZ – MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) plans to expand its workforce at Tucson International Airport with the addition of 100 jobs this year and more than 250 over three years.
According to the Arizona Commerce Authority, MHIRJ intends to increase its capacity to meet customer demand for maintenance and operational support of the CRJ and other products by activating additional maintenance lines. The CRJ series aircraft is the benchmark aircraft used in regional aviation, and MHIRJ services these aircraft in Tucson, AZ, and Bridgeport, WV.
The company has decided to invest in facility upgrades and additional staffing. MHIRJ stressed that it is confident that the addition of A&P and avionics technicians, structures technicians, machinists/welders, crew chiefs and NDT technicians will help achieve this goal.
“Our goal is to contribute to Tucson’s economic growth through the continued growth of our maintenance activities. You can expect stability and job security working for a company like MHIRJ,” said Ross Mitchell, MHIRJ Vice President of Strategy, Business Development, Marketing, Communications and Business Operations.
Mitchell said investing in Tucson’s youth is crucial. That’s why, beginning in 2024, MHIRJ will support Pima Community College Foundation by providing six $1,000 scholarships annually for the next six years (2024- 2029).
Project partners include the Arizona Commerce Authority, Sun Corridor Inc, Pima County, City of Tucson, Tucson Airport Authority and Pima Community College.
“This expansion demonstrates the confidence MHIRJ has in Tucson’s value proposition as a leader in the aerospace and aviation industry,” said Joe Snell, President and CEO of Sun Corridor Inc.
MHIRJ is hosting a career fair on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 and will offer the opportunity to tour the company’s facilities, meet the crew and participate in on-site interviews.
