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New aircraft maintenance center will bring more than 200 jobs to Duluth

Aerospace company AAR says it will revive an aircraft maintenance center that Northwest Airlines abandoned in 2005. AAR plans to start hiring this summer. The welders, mechanics, and machinists will earn $30,000 to $80,000 per year.
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Aerospace company AAR says it will revive an aircraft maintenance center that Northwest Airlines abandoned in 2005. AAR plans to start hiring this summer. The welders, mechanics, and machinists will earn $30,000 to $80,000 per year.

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