I'm going to UTI this September!

94v6blkndred · February 2nd, 2012, 10:13 PM

i was at like 29k with ford....

slow2V · February 2nd, 2012, 10:18 PM

WOW! It went up since I went. Good luck.

ReefBlue1994 · February 2nd, 2012, 10:54 PM

Automotive is 37,500 at UTI and for diesel and auto tech combined its only 39,500

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JakeM · February 2nd, 2012, 10:56 PM

If I had to do it all over again I would do Diesel, Auto and Industrial.

ReefBlue1994 · February 2nd, 2012, 11:26 PM

A low end ford dealership diesel mechanic can make 6 figures a year in a good year

I'm going for saleen

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JakeM · February 3rd, 2012, 01:47 AM

Originally Posted by ReefBlue1994

A low end ford dealership diesel mechanic can make 6 figures a year in a good year I'm going for saleen

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I was a Diesel tech at a really small dealership for 2 years. I didn't make even close to 6 figures. However, I got raises quickly and before I got laid off I made $20/hr. Not bad money, but not nearly 6 figures either. You'd have to be a Senior Master Tech pulling in all kinds of gravy work to make that kind of money. Ford beats up diesel techs on warranty work. Luckily I convinced my boss to pay me straight hourly instead of book rate. I could barely beat book time on the tough jobs by the time I was laid off. On some stuff I still couldn't beat book time.

ReefBlue1994 · February 3rd, 2012, 01:57 AM

Which school did you go to and how long ago was this?

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black02 · February 3rd, 2012, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by slow2V

Just out of curiosity what is tuition up to now? It's been a while since I went.

I go to Lincoln tech for working its like 32K for the 10 month course

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JakeM · February 3rd, 2012, 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by ReefBlue1994

Which school did you go to and how long ago was this?

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UTI in Glendale Heights, IL. Took Auto + Ford F.A.C.T. 2005-2006. I did double time for a good while and was done in a year and a couple of months.

Ninjawafers! · February 3rd, 2012, 02:23 AM

two of my friends went to UTI. both take their classes very seriously and absolutely love working on cars.. they ended up having to go back to a community college to learn what UTI didnt teach them.

imo, a local community college can give you the same education for less

JakeM · February 3rd, 2012, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by Ninjawafers!

two of my friends went to UTI. both take their classes very seriously and absolutely love working on cars.. they ended up having to go back to a community college to learn what UTI didnt teach them.

imo, a local community college can give you the same education for less

I believe this is true IF you don't take factory training. However, I think UTI is worth every penny if you can get into a factory program. The stuff you learn there is exactly like what the dealer would send you to, only you learn it much faster. As a tech, you'll be lucky to get sent to training once or twice a year. Sometimes less than that. With the factory training programs you have it all right away. There is very little guessing when you actually get into the dealership. Of coarse it helps if you are working at a dealer or a shop while your going to school so you can put everything together.

94v6blkndred · February 3rd, 2012, 09:29 AM

ya its definately worth it.the ford training is the way to go IMHO ONLY for the diesel certifications..i still kick myself in the ass for not sticking with it. Hub City Ford in Louisianna offered me 28/hr starting off but i didnt wanna move..now i make 20/flag...u gotta watch it with employers though man.dealers will in MOST cases make you a lube tech,wear you out,and pay you shit. the firestone i got into(we do everything,not just tires damnit!) the guys were really supportive and taught me anything and everything from day one.if you dont take ford,take cummins.its a bitch to make money flag hour if your in a semi slow shop.they say average i think 20-25k is how much a student makes there first full year out..gotta loook at the small statistics. i made 32k my first full year,38k last year.this year shuld be 45ish but it really aint shit IMHO. ive debated going back for diesel since they always have jobs open and they always pay good.

ReefBlue1994 · February 3rd, 2012, 09:37 AM

That makes me nervous.am I wasting my time with UTI? If I am top in my class of 26,can I get a high paying job?do I have pretty much first pick so to speak?

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94v6blkndred · February 3rd, 2012, 09:56 AM

i graduated with a 3.98 gpa and an 96% attendance.i had alot of people talking to me..i had Park Place in dallas offering me a job 7 months before i graduated.so yes. if you do good and carry yourself right people will wanna hire you. i still dont know why i havent left the place imat.

Cabikejumper · February 3rd, 2012, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by black02

I go to Lincoln tech for working its like 32K for the 10 month course

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I went to Lincoln tech. Was only. 17k

ReefBlue1994 · February 3rd, 2012, 10:35 AM

How much were you going to make at park place?

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94v6blkndred · February 3rd, 2012, 10:49 AM

not sure. they wanted me to start asap but i still had 7 months of school left

sucked cause ALOT of people were trying to get in with park place and they couldnt and they contacted me.

ReefBlue1994 · February 3rd, 2012, 01:29 PM

Dang my friend works there at 15 bucks an hour an he's not out of UTI

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Cabikejumper · February 3rd, 2012, 01:31 PM

Buddies worked at dealerships while still attending uti. I worked for Saturn while I was in Lincoln tech.

February 2nd, 2012, 10:13 PM	#21
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was at like 29k with ford.... __________________ 94v6.CAI,Exhaust,3:73s-needs rear end rebuild 02GT/Saleen.built motor,62mm turbo 412hp/446tq @10psi,stock TB and intake

February 2nd, 2012, 10:54 PM	#23
ReefBlue1994 Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wfalls, Texas Posts: 344 iTrader: 0 reviews	Automotive is 37,500 at UTI and for diesel and auto tech combined its only 39,500 Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 1993 Mustang GT (Reef Blue on platinum) 105k Miles, still strong. BBK CAI Dual Flowmasters Hurst Shortshifter Smog Delete Gatorback pulleys. FULL LED Tailights NEWEST ADDITION: Eaton M90 supercharger kit

February 2nd, 2012, 11:26 PM	#25
ReefBlue1994 Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wfalls, Texas Posts: 344 iTrader: 0 reviews	A low end ford dealership diesel mechanic can make 6 figures a year in a good year I'm going for saleen Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 1993 Mustang GT (Reef Blue on platinum) 105k Miles, still strong. BBK CAI Dual Flowmasters Hurst Shortshifter Smog Delete Gatorback pulleys. FULL LED Tailights NEWEST ADDITION: Eaton M90 supercharger kit

February 3rd, 2012, 01:57 AM	#27
ReefBlue1994 Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wfalls, Texas Posts: 344 iTrader: 0 reviews	Which school did you go to and how long ago was this? Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 1993 Mustang GT (Reef Blue on platinum) 105k Miles, still strong. BBK CAI Dual Flowmasters Hurst Shortshifter Smog Delete Gatorback pulleys. FULL LED Tailights NEWEST ADDITION: Eaton M90 supercharger kit

February 3rd, 2012, 02:23 AM	#30
Ninjawafers! muneris pro ego 97 5.0 Exploder AWD snow has nuthin on me Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kodiak, AK Posts: 7,379 iTrader: 1 reviews	two of my friends went to UTI. both take their classes very seriously and absolutely love working on cars.. they ended up having to go back to a community college to learn what UTI didnt teach them. imo, a local community college can give you the same education for less __________________ Buy my M90 Kit and my Gears and T-Loc! MM ZDC - Alaska Base Commander MM+ Cleavage Club #24 MM Cares Crew / Military Crew M2C2 President / USCG - OS2

February 2nd, 2012, 10:18 PM	#22
slow2V Regular 2002 Mustang GT 1320ft. Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. Nevada Posts: 241 iTrader: 0 reviews	WOW! It went up since I went. Good luck.

February 3rd, 2012, 09:29 AM	#32
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya its definately worth it.the ford training is the way to go IMHO ONLY for the diesel certifications..i still kick myself in the ass for not sticking with it. Hub City Ford in Louisianna offered me 28/hr starting off but i didnt wanna move..now i make 20/flag...u gotta watch it with employers though man.dealers will in MOST cases make you a lube tech,wear you out,and pay you shit. the firestone i got into(we do everything,not just tires damnit!) the guys were really supportive and taught me anything and everything from day one.if you dont take ford,take cummins.its a bitch to make money flag hour if your in a semi slow shop.they say average i think 20-25k is how much a student makes there first full year out..gotta loook at the small statistics. i made 32k my first full year,38k last year.this year shuld be 45ish but it really aint shit IMHO. ive debated going back for diesel since they always have jobs open and they always pay good. __________________ 94v6.CAI,Exhaust,3:73s-needs rear end rebuild 02GT/Saleen.built motor,62mm turbo 412hp/446tq @10psi,stock TB and intake

February 3rd, 2012, 09:37 AM	#33
ReefBlue1994 Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wfalls, Texas Posts: 344 iTrader: 0 reviews	That makes me nervous.am I wasting my time with UTI? If I am top in my class of 26,can I get a high paying job?do I have pretty much first pick so to speak? Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 1993 Mustang GT (Reef Blue on platinum) 105k Miles, still strong. BBK CAI Dual Flowmasters Hurst Shortshifter Smog Delete Gatorback pulleys. FULL LED Tailights NEWEST ADDITION: Eaton M90 supercharger kit

February 3rd, 2012, 09:56 AM	#34
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	i graduated with a 3.98 gpa and an 96% attendance.i had alot of people talking to me..i had Park Place in dallas offering me a job 7 months before i graduated.so yes. if you do good and carry yourself right people will wanna hire you. i still dont know why i havent left the place imat. __________________ 94v6.CAI,Exhaust,3:73s-needs rear end rebuild 02GT/Saleen.built motor,62mm turbo 412hp/446tq @10psi,stock TB and intake

February 3rd, 2012, 10:35 AM	#36
ReefBlue1994 Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wfalls, Texas Posts: 344 iTrader: 0 reviews	How much were you going to make at park place? Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 1993 Mustang GT (Reef Blue on platinum) 105k Miles, still strong. BBK CAI Dual Flowmasters Hurst Shortshifter Smog Delete Gatorback pulleys. FULL LED Tailights NEWEST ADDITION: Eaton M90 supercharger kit

February 3rd, 2012, 10:49 AM	#37
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Turboed Saleen Clone faster than my v6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,604 iTrader: 0 reviews	not sure. they wanted me to start asap but i still had 7 months of school left sucked cause ALOT of people were trying to get in with park place and they couldnt and they contacted me. __________________ 94v6.CAI,Exhaust,3:73s-needs rear end rebuild 02GT/Saleen.built motor,62mm turbo 412hp/446tq @10psi,stock TB and intake

February 3rd, 2012, 01:29 PM	#38
ReefBlue1994 Regular 1993 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wfalls, Texas Posts: 344 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dang my friend works there at 15 bucks an hour an he's not out of UTI Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ 1993 Mustang GT (Reef Blue on platinum) 105k Miles, still strong. BBK CAI Dual Flowmasters Hurst Shortshifter Smog Delete Gatorback pulleys. FULL LED Tailights NEWEST ADDITION: Eaton M90 supercharger kit

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