Northern Air, Inc., located at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, has been appointed a factory approved satellite service center for Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd., an international aircraft manufacturer.
This new business not only continues Northern Air's recent growth, but also is expected to create four new jobs in the area.
Northern Air President and COO Jeff Anderson says the new contract reflects both the firm's reputation in the industry and the desirability of doing business in Grand Rapids. "We are always out there looking to expand that side of our business -- we want to grow," Anderson says. "So about six months ago, we heard the service center became available and, along with others, we began the process of acquiring the service. Our operation has a good reputation, and we went full guns at it."
Anderson says being located in Grand Rapids was a very positive factor, too. "Where Grand Rapids is located and how the city has revitalized is very important. It is a win-win situation for Pilatus because they can market themselves to Chicago, Wisconsin, and the Detroit markets."
Northern Air, Inc. is also a certified factory service center for both Cessna and Piper Aircraft Inc.
To learn more about Norther Air and to inquire about jobs, you can visit their website
here.
Source: Jeff Anderson, Northern Air
Writer: John Rumery, Innovation and Jobs News Editor
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