Tinker Business & Industrial Park

02/23/2020

More. Of. This. Congratulations Metrotech for supporting the Oklahoma aerospace industry and workforce development in such a significant way!

FEB 23, 2020 - Forget the school desks and old-school chalkboards, this classroom can fly. Oklahoma CareerTech on Thursday unveiled a retired MD-80 aircraft donated by American Airlines late last year that will be used by students who are learning how to maintain, repair and overhaul aircraft. The a...

02/23/2020

Oklahoma’s largest single-site employer is looking for good talent!

Tinker AFB is looking for employees with a wide array of skills to fill more than 1,000 jobs.

11/15/2019

Great news for Tinker Air Force Base and the aerospace/defense community!

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) - A new maintenance facility is expected to bring 1,300 jobs and a major boost to Tinker Air Force Base. Officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting on Friday, celebrating one of the base's largest construction projects in decades. "It's like Christmas morning," said Brig. Gen...

10/12/2019

Yes. Yes she IS.

Isn't she a beaut?😍🇺🇸

This The Boeing Company EC-135E aircraft recently got a fresh paint job from the 569th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. The patriotic paint scheme includes 'Team Tinker' and 'Never Forget 343' titles on each side with the right side also featuring a huge, waving American flag.

When operational, the highly modified jet served with the 4950th Test Wing, Aeronautical Systems Division at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Upon retirement to Tinker AFB it served until 2019 as a Battle-Damage Repair (ground) training aircraft and will now continue serving as a (ground) fire training aircraft with the 72nd Civil Engineer Directorate, Tinker Emergency Services.

08/27/2019

TBIP Staff was honored to be a part of a similar “mission” a number of years ago. Refueling in-air, up close and personal, is a rush!

08/19/2019

The August 19th TBIP Networking Luncheon featured a stellar line-up of presenters and information! TBIP Managing Partner Warren Thomas introduced Oklahoma Cabinet Secretary for Science and Innovation Dr. Kayse Shrum, and from the Oklahoma School of Science and Math (Ossm Edu) Dr. Frank Wang, President, and Pam Felactu, Director of Development. the guest speaker was Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole, who reported on the status of the Defense Authorization bill, the Defense Appropriations Bill, and the budget. Finally, Happy Oklahoma Aviation and Aerospace Day!

08/15/2019

We are so honored to be a part of this great conference! Thank you Midwest City Chamber of Commerce for a wonderful, informative event. It’s time to get to work on new connections!

08/13/2019

Tinker and the Primes is underway with Gov. Kevin Stitt!

07/25/2019

TBIP is looking forward to another great Tinker and the Primes Conference, see you there!

Tinker and the Primes is a national aerospace and defense business opportunity event conducted in collaboration with and in support of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma Defense Installations, Government Agencies, and Prime Contractors and Suppliers. Over the past 13 years, Tinker and the Primes has de...

07/17/2019

The City of Midwest City introduced new City Manager Tim Lyon to the community, July 16, at a welcome reception held at the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce. Staff from TBIP was in attendance to say hello to Lyon and new Assistant City Manager Vaughn Sullivan. Picture below, from left to right, is Sullivan, MWC Chamber President Christine Martin, Lyon, and Mayor Matt Dukes.