Aviation jobs are coming to Wichita
October 14, 2010, 02:45 pm
The unemployment rate remains at just under 10 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, the number of people without a job hasn't changed much within the past year. While the amount of people looking for work Wichita, Kansas is fewer than the national average at just over 8 percent, a large number of people are still looking for work.
There is, however, good news for those with aviation skills. As many as 30 more aviation jobs could be coming to Wichita. FedEx and Yingling Aviation have signed a deal that would involve updating the package carriers aircraft.
In a joint press release, Yingling Aviation and Garmin International announced they both have separate contracts to enhance approximately 250 Cessna Caravan aircrafts for FedEx with TKS Ice Protection System.
Yingling president Lynn Nichols says that the new jobs will be welcome in the city.
"Entering this contract is good news for the aerospace industry in Kansas, particularly with the current economic environment," says Nichols. "We are thrilled to be working with FedEx Express on this project that will enhance the company's Caravan fleet with the latest in ice protection and glass cockpit technology."
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