Shaking things up, Helping the next generation

Walking into Swift Recon, it is an automotive shop like you have never seen before. When you think of such places, images of heat, dirt, grime, and grease may come to mind, but prepare for a surprise. In Broken Arrow, Swift Recon defies expectations, and this is no accident.

Swift Recon is a fleet vehicle service and repair facility. Focusing on fleet and rental vehicles the company offers clients the ability to repair and recondition vehicles under one roof. Kyle Al-Rifai, the mind behind Swift Recon, says he is on a mission to revolutionize the industry. "I wanted to shake things up! Create the cleanest, most comfortable shop in the business. Our success hinges on our employees, and to reach our full potential, we need every one of them on board."

Al-Rifai holds his crews to high standards, and their passion for the job is clear as you step onto the shop floor. Employees are like family, the camaraderie forged from similar training at Tulsa Tech. The connection with Tulsa Tech goes beyond hiring; he is also involved with the training.

"I love Tulsa Tech," he said. "The facilities are robust, and I can help with the training through their advisory boards." Advisory boards for Tulsa Tech’s full-time career training programs enlist industry partners that help guide and shape curriculum to keep up to date with industry needs and trends.

Yet, the bond between Tulsa Tech and Swift Recon runs even deeper.

"When we started, we partnered with the Workforce Training and Development team. They've played a pivotal role in our growth,” he said. “Our liaison looks at every area and helps us focus on the well-being of our employees."

And the benefits are clear; Swift Recon is experiencing rapid growth. They've achieved certification as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with three companies. Now they are making strides in the electric vehicle (EV) market. Amidst all these achievements, the Swift team turns to Tulsa Tech for new talent, aware of the value that brings.

"We divide our operation into five teams," Al-Rifai explains. "Each team has an experienced production manager. We've found that students thrive faster in this team-based environment. The transition from the classroom to our shop is seamless, thanks to the similarities. It's a recipe for success, and it's what sets Swift Recon apart."

With his mindset, Al-Rifai takes pride in showing off this unique environment. He also boasts a high success rate in recruiting students. But, ever humble he points to the instructors at Tulsa Tech for their expertise in training.

“Tech has outstanding instructors like Mr. Lejeune and Mr. Buford, they love their job and you can tell,” he said. “They pass that passion onto students and we get to see that on the shop floor.”

With his passion to make an impact, Al-Rifai is ready to reach his goals and turn the industry on its head. When you’re ready to tackle the traditions of industry or grow your business to the next level, our career training and workforce development options are here to help you thrive.