It was reported today that United Technologies Corporation is set to announce the addition of 20 new jobs at a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre in Shannon for its UTC Aerospace Systems business as part of a €6m investment.
 
The company provides high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace industries.

As part of the development, Shannon Aircraft Motor Works, a unit of UTC Aerospace Systems, will service the next generation of Smart Probe Air Data Information Management Systems and sensors for the commercial aircraft market in Europe.

These highly sophisticated computers and sensors provide flight critical information to the pilot and auto-pilot systems on speed, altitude, temperature, pitch and angle, etc., to ensure maximum flight safety.
 
This project has been supported by the Department of Jobs through IDA Ireland.
 
Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD commented, "I'm delighted to welcome the announcement by UTC of 20 new jobs on foot of a €6 million investment in its Shannon centre.  

"This is a vote of confidence in the Irish economy and recognises the potential of the Shannon Group as a centre of aviation enterprise and jobs. 

"The creation of such high quality jobs is a key part of the Government's Action Plan for Jobs strategy for the regions. This Government will continue the work to grow investment in Ireland and to secure the country's recovery."
 
Source: www.businessworld.ie