Thu, Sep 29, 2011
Spirit AeroSystems Announces Site Selection For Manufacturing
Facility
A new manufacturing facility is
planned for Chanute, KS that will support sub-assembly work on
underwing aircraft components as part of a multi-phased project by
Spirit Aerosystems. An existing facility in Chanute was chosen in
collaboration with the Kansas Department of Commerce, the City of
Chanute and other community partners based on a number of
priorities, including infrastructure requirements, an available
workforce and major highway access. Establishment of the Chanute
site will help address capacity needs driven by
previously-announced record rate increases for many Spirit core
programs.
“Community leaders in Chanute along with the state of Kansas
have been tremendous partners with Spirit as we worked to
strategically expand our operations to meet demands for our
products and services,” said John Pilla, senior vice
president/general manager propulsion segment. “We are
thrilled to be part of the Chanute community, and we look forward
to having Southeast Kansas residents join team Spirit as part of
our workforce.”
Spirit’s Chanute facility is the latest expansion in its
network of global operations spanning from North America to Europe
and Asia. New employees will concentrate on light sub-assembly work
for the 737 currently being performed in Wichita. The move will
allow the Wichita workforce to concentrate on other complex
projects to meet increasing production rates on multiple
programs.
“I appreciate Spirit AeroSystems’ continued
commitment to growing its manufacturing base in Kansas,” said
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback (pictured). “These new jobs will
provide a long-term economic boost to Chanute, as well as to the
aviation industry in the state.”
“Spirit’s decision to partner with our community
will lead to the creation of more high-quality jobs for workers in
Southeast Kansas," said Chanute Mayor Jim Chappell. "That’s
something we can all celebrate. Our community is proud to have this
world-class aerospace manufacturer establish operations in Chanute,
and we look forward to our future together.”
After completion of site preparations, Spirit will begin hiring
with a goal of 35 employees working at the Chanute site by the end
of 2012. Measured hiring is projected to continue for several more
years with total employment estimated to reach 125-150.
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