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Aircraft manufacturing in Helena takes off

"Our further investment in Montana is testament to our Helena team’s ability to deliver on their commitments and establish themselves as a reliable, globally competitive supplier to our commercial airplane programs." Boeing CEO Jim McNerney

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Born in Bozeman and raised in Whitefish, Eric Smith graduated from Montana State University. Unable to find a job in his field, he left for Seattle and was hired by Boeing there.

A 20-year veteran of the aircraft giant, he also worked for Boeing in Japan and Italy, before the company bought Summit Aeronautics Group in Helena three years ago and offered him the position of site leader.

"There were very few jobs I’d leave the Mediterranean to take," he said. But he jumped at the Montana move.

Written by
Marc Stergionis
Tribune Staff Writer

Full Story: http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20140413/BUSINESS/304130018/Aircraft-manufacturing-Helena-takes-off

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