Friday, August 26, 2011

Job fair has single purpose: Bring AAR Aircraft Services to Duluth

An Illinois company is considering opening an aircraft maintenance facility at the Duluth international Airport that would bring about 250 jobs to the city, the state Department of Employment and Economic Development said in a news release.

The department is holding a job fair Monday and Tuesday in Duluth aimed solely at proving to AAR Aircraft Services that the city has a willing and able workforce to support the facility.

"The success of this career fair is an important factor as to whether AAR will locate in Duluth, so we have to show the company the depth of our talent," Mark Phillips, the department's commissioner, said in a statement. "The strength of our workforce is a critical consideration in their expansion plans."

AAR Aircraft Services is a division of a company based in Wood Dale, Ill., that works in commercial aviation around the world as well as government and defense agencies.

The state is working with the Duluth Airport Authority and a private-sector economic development organization.

The job fair will run from noon to 8 p.m. at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Resumes may be sent to aircraft@duluth.gov.

Source:  http://www.startribune.com

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