Posted Jun 7, 2017, 7:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Cage
Hate to be the debbie downer , but this is only potentially somewhat positive news.
While the 900 new jobs sounds like a good news story, it really is not good news for out of work Calgarians. Here is why:
(1) Aircraft manufacturing relies heavily on government grants and other funding mechanisms. A decision to bring in aircraft manufacturing into the industry mix must be weighed against whether the funds could be better spent in other industries that are less dependent on continual handouts.
(2) Viking Air would need to fill majority of the new 900 jobs with experienced people. These peeps would likely come from ON and QB where the experience currently lies.
(3) The engines, ancillary components will be made elsewhere, so there is limited opportunity for spin off jobs. \
Overall Calgary should focus on its core target industries of Transportation, Logistics, IT, Agribusiness, and Financial Services.
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Plenty of aluminum welders around and cnc operators. I wouldn't bet on a big support package - there wasn't for Viking in the first place I think.
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