Bombardier has made $50 million in investments in its Kansas footprint, spending that includes the establishment of its new North American Learning Center in Wichita, a first-of-its-kind for the company.
The center will provide specialized skills development for newly hired aircraft technicians and mechanics and support long-term talent development and career growth opportunities for the company. The $50 million investment also includes the expansion of its Wheel and Tire Shop through the integration of state-of-the-art equipment and advanced employee training to expand Bombardier’s Component Repair and Overhaul (CR&O) capabilities.
“Wichita has long been an important part of Bombardier’s story, and we continue to see tremendous opportunity for the site. Our approximately $50 million investment brings together important initiatives across the site, from the new Learning Center to expanded wheel and tire capabilities, strengthening both our people and our operations. This commitment to Wichita’s future will deepen the expertise and capabilities that will allow us to deliver an even stronger experience for our customers, while positioning the site for continued growth,” said Paul Sislian, Executive Vice President, Aircraft Sales and Bombardier Aftermarket Services.
Bombardier has 10 service and manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and employs 3,500 people, and this commitment reinforces the role that its Kansas operations have on its overall capacity.
“Since 2019, my administration has partnered with Bombardier to build up the company’s presence in Wichita, which today now includes the new Learning Center, Bombardier Group’s U.S. headquarters, home of Bombardier Defense and the employment of 1,500 Kansans,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “Bombardier’s new $50 million investment underscores the enduring strength of the partnership between Bombardier and Kansas, and one that I expect will continue long into our shared future.”
