The Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] site in Prestwick, Scotland has announced ayrshire Chaber of Commerce has recognized it as Employer of the Year, the company said.
Award nominees showcase the best of business in Ayrshire, reflecting the breadth and depth of business successes in the region.
Spirit Prestwick employs approximately 1,000 people who 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.
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 US, UK, France and Malaysia. The company´s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world´s premier aircraft.
