Sat, May 24, 2008
Expected To Generate Over 100 New Jobs In Area
Hawker Beechcraft announced this
week a new Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) aircraft maintenance
and service facility in Mesa, AZ at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
The planned $14 million investment will enable HBS to offer
customer support and maintenance in the southwestern United
States.
The facility is expected to generate up to 110 new jobs over
five years.
"Hawker Beechcraft Services is pleased to announce our Mesa
location, which will grow our capabilities and services for our
customers worldwide and further enhance our existing commitment to
provide the best services and support to our customers," said Bill
Brown, president, Global Customer Service and Support at Hawker
Beechcraft Corporation. "We appreciate the partnership and support
that has developed between us and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport,
Arizona Department of Commerce, the City of Mesa, Greater Phoenix
Economic Council and the Mesa Chamber of Commerce."
Headquartered in Wichita, HBS is leasing 5.1 acres on the
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport with an option to expand to 10.7 acres
in the future. HBS acquired a newly constructed 26,000 sq. ft.
hangar, and plans to build another 20,000 sq. ft. hangar and a
22,000 sq. ft. administrative building with associated customer
offices and back shops on the 5.1 acres. The facility will serve as
a factory service center for the company’s entire aircraft
line.
Mesa is one of eight US locations where HBS plans to
significantly expand its customer service and maintenance
offerings. HBC announced in February that it was making a $14
million investment at its existing Indianapolis facility.
"Hawker Beechcraft will be a significant business partner at
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport," said Lynn Kusy, Executive Director
of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. "We’re pleased to have been
selected for this new development, which will greatly improve the
customer experience for corporate and other general aviation
users."
HBS has 10 existing service centers located across the US,
Mexico and the United Kingdom.
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