WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Spirit
AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] site in Prestwick, Scotland, was recognized as the Employer of
the Year by the Ayrshire Chamber
of Commerce. Award nominees showcase the best of business in
Ayrshire, reflecting the breadth
and depth of business successes in the region.
"Our employees are the key factor in the company's success, and
I believe Spirit AeroSystems has some of the most dedicated and
skilled employees in the world," said Prestwick Site General
Manager Tommy Cowan. "We greatly
value each of them and the contributions they make. They help give
Spirit its competitive edge, and their positive attitudes help
create an excellent work environment. With the growth plans
we have at Spirit, we want our team to feel part of a family, and
we are extremely proud of this award."
Spirit Prestwick employs approximately 1,000 people which
support a commercial production powerhouse, an emerging center for
integrated systems work, and existence as a trusted global source
for maintenance and repairs. Spirit and its various partners are
expanding the research and development landscape with a new
facility – the Aerospace Innovation Center -- expected to open in
2020.
The Ayrshire Business Awards is in its tenth year, and this year
received its highest number of entries across 15 categories. The
Spirit Prestwick site was one of four finalists for the Employer of
the Year award. Finalists were judged on commitment to the
continual learning and development of staff, engagement with the
long-term unemployed, employee benefits such as health plan or
other incentives that help with staff retention, equal
opportunities for all, and flexible working policies.
On the web: www.spiritaero.com
On Twitter: @SpiritAero
About Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both
commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates
sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products
include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the
world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems
focuses
on affordable, innovative
composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers
around the globe. More information is available
at www.SpiritAero.com.
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