NC aiming for more jobs - recruiting airplane builders

North Carolina efforts to get companies to move to the state now include trying to get airplane builders, parts manufacturers and engine manufacturers to create more jobs and revenues. A recent announcement included a new Honda airplane building facility in Greensboro that would bring 483 new jobs.

Read how recruiting efforts for these new manufacturers could help the state's job climate...

News and Observer
March 23, 2007
Jonathan Cox, Staff Writer

Recruiters aim for the skies
Goal is aviation jobs with higher-than-average pay

North Carolina is trying to live up to its tag line: First in flight.

Recruiters are stepping up efforts to attract plane builders, engine makers and parts manufacturers to the state that claims the birthplace of aviation. Their goal is to win industry jobs that pay double the average weekly wage in North Carolina.

In the past two months, Gov. Mike Easley has announced 483 new positions in the aviation industry. Honda Aircraft Co. in February said that it will build a jet plant in Greensboro, and Smiths Aerospace this month said it will expand in Asheville.

More could be on the way. Rolls-Royce, one of the world's largest jet-engine makers... Read more...