RV Industry Looks for New Hires

While hundreds of Fleetwood RV line workers have been thrown off the lines in layoffs, the industry trade group says more workers are needed. In a recent media campaign, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) says plenty of folks are needed to fill positions from sales through repair. "We are a growing, vibrant industry that needs more workers," says Richard Coon, president of the RVIA. "We expect this growth trend to continue over the next decade. It's a great time to begin a career in the RV industry."

To give weight to Coon's statement, witness Oregon's Monaco Coach Corporations recruiting campaign. High school guidance counselors being given guided tours through the company plant; a special DVD touting careers in the industry aimed at high school and college students; new curriculum development programs for colleges and voch-techs. And while working as an RV technician may not be the highest paying job on the line (salaries typically start at $20,000 per year) there is never a dull moment.

Read more about the RVIA campaign here.