PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group and leading regional airline, and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) have agreed to terms for PSA to open and operate a maintenance base at the airport. As part of the deal, PSA will use the hangar previously occupied by a maintenance provider.
The TYS maintenance base will be PSA’s 10th maintenance base. It will be fully operational by this summer and is a strategic addition that supports PSA’s growing fleet and will serve as a “B check” facility. “B checks” occur two to three times each year and are more in-depth than routine checks that are performed frequently.
“As we continue to grow our fleet and further strengthen our reliability, the addition of our new maintenance base at McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville is an important step forward,” said Dion Flannery, PSA President and Chief Executive Officer. “Knoxville has aviation-rich talent, and we’re excited about the opportunity to add local aviation maintenance expertise to the PSA team, further enabling PSA to deliver satisfied customers to their destination safely and on time.”
TYS Airport, City of Knoxville, and Blount County leaders echoed excitement about this new relationship and what it means for the area and its people.
“The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority is excited to welcome PSA Airlines’ maintenance base to McGhee Tyson Airport and thanks them for investing in our community,” said Patrick Wilson, President of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. “This partnership reflects our strategic goal of promoting the continued growth of aerospace industry jobs and investments in our region. PSA’s announcement adds to an impressive list of aerospace companies and training opportunities already available in East Tennessee including the new aviation maintenance technician training school at Pellissippi State Community College in Blount County.”
“I want to welcome PSA Airlines Maintenance Base to East Tennessee and extend my gratitude for their commitment to open this new facility at McGhee Tyson,” said Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our Airport and our entire region. One of our major priorities is giving our young people the chance to succeed. This maintenance base is a tremendous opportunity for them and another reason our Aviation Academy at Pellissippi State in Blount County is so very important. The PSA maintenance facility is a great addition to the diverse aerospace employment and education opportunities already in our area.”
“I am excited to see more growth and expansion at McGhee Tyson Airport,” said Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon. “Adding nearly 100 new jobs and more investment in our region is a big win for us all.”
Great job opportunities for local aviation maintenance talent
PSA’s TYS maintenance base will employ nearly 100 team members, including aircraft maintenance technicians, leads, supply chain professionals for its Stores facility, and operations-focused Management and Support Staff.
Those interested in being considering for open roles in PSA’s new maintenance base, including aircraft maintenance technicians, aviation parts specialists and more should stop by PSA’s TYS Maintenance Base Career Fair, which is April 15 and 16 at the Hilton TYS Airport from 9 – 5 p.m. ET both days. Additionally, people can visit www.psaairlines.com to search and apply for career opportunities at the company’s TYS maintenance base and throughout its network.
PSA’s other maintenance bases are at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT), Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Dayton International Airport (DAY), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), Norfolk International Airport (ORF), Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV).