Published: Jul. 18, 2020 at 6:10 PM PDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Spirit AeroSystems said it is offering voluntary layoffs to its managers in Wichita along with some SPEEA WTPU (Wichita Technical and Professional Unit) represented employees in certain commercial job codes.
The company called the measure a first step in restructuring due to the “reduced overall demand for new commercial airplanes, in addition to the impact of the ongoing grounding of the 737 MAX.”