Lockheed Martin will reduce their workforce by 80-110 jobs at its aircraft maintenance and modification facility in Greenville beginning in September.
The moves were disclosed to employees on Monday according to a written statement by Lockheed Martin. The statement says there isn't a large volume of sustainment and modification work being done in the Upstate.
The company expects increased stability in 2009 as a result of new business being pursued with the federal government and international customers.
Lockheed Martin's Greenville facility is 161 acres in size with 14 hangars and 26 fully-equipped bays according to the company website. It offers the full spectrum of aircraft maintenance services from large structural repairs to engine changes, flight control changes, airframe overhaul and interior refurnishment.
You can read the complete Lockheed Martin statement here:
Lockheed Martin discussed with employees Monday the need for additional staffing reductions beginning in September at its aircraft maintenance and modification facility in Greenville, S.C. This reduction, expected to involve 80-110 positions, is necessary to better align staffing with current requirements of the business. Long term, we expect increased stability in 2009 as a result of new business we are pursuing with the U.S. government and international customers.
Our business is in a period right now where not a lot of aircraft are coming in for sustainment and modifications. Keeping our staffing aligned with the level of business we have is critical in the type of business we're in. By discussing with our employees now, we hope to provide employees with additional opportunity over the next several weeks to explore their options within Lockheed Martin and externally.
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