Local Economy To Be Affected By New Aviation Jobs

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Reporter: Natasha Trelfa
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As Spirit prepares to expand its facility in Wichita, economic officials say the city can expect to see its job market expand as well.

"In aviation, for every one direct job in aviation, there are 2.91 jobs in
the community that happen as a result of that one job," said Vicki Pratt Gerbino, Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition.

The new Spirit deal will mean a $262 million investment into the local economy and a $42 million annual payroll for the state when it's complete.

It's a major boost for a city that's seen an increase of nearly 9,000 jobs in two years.

According to Bureau of Labor statistics, Wichita increased the number of jobs by 3%, from 290,000 to 298,000, since July 2006.

The deal with Spirit and Cessna is expected to bring a total of 1,700 aviation jobs, or roughly 5,000 jobs for the city overall.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 28, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Thats great now where do we start applying at for a job, this will be awesome for Wichita

Posted by: American on Aug 28, 2008 at 02:36 AM
Daddy always said "you can't starve to death Wichita." There is always work.

Posted by: whohoo Location: Rose Hill on Aug 27, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Great news for Wichita.

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