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  • Caleb Mugglin

    Pilot

    Caleb Mugglin chose to become a pilot because he loves to learn and enjoys understanding the aircraft from a pilot's perspective. Plus, gets to spend time with his dad, who happens to be his primary flight instructor! Caleb is also an aviation mechanic and a great member of…

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  • Moses Kpange

    Pilot

    Since he was a kid, Moses Kpange dreamed of becoming a pilot. Today, he’s living that dream at Textron Aviation. Flying gives him the opportunity to go on adventures with his family, fly his friends to ball games and continue to develop his skills.

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  • Matthew Harrell

    Industrial Design Specialist

    Matthew Harrell is an industrial design specialist at Textron Aviation. He takes pride in finding new and creative ways to design the interiors of Cessna and Beechcraft customers’ dreams.

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  • Allison Placzek

    Senior Interior Designer

    Senior Interior Designer Allison Placzek grew up watching her dad work in the aviation industry. After getting her start in residential interior design, she jumped at the chance to create timeless looks for Cessna and Beechcraft customers.

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  • Stan Mutuku

    Equipment Maintenance Technician

    Stan Mutuku was attending Wichita Area Technical College when he saw fellow students working for Spirit AeroSystems and getting paid to go to class. Stan thought that sounded like a great path, so he started as an electrician. Today, he's a manager at the facility. 

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  • Wendy Crossman

    Vice President of Sourcing for Boeing and Defense

    Wendy Crossman began her career as a teacher. And while she loved certain aspects of the job, she felt like she was meant to do something else. Today, she's been with Spirit AeroSystems for over 25 years! 

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  • Zachary Zimmerman

    Senior Director of Defense Operations

    Zachary Zimmerman knew he didn't want to graduate college with debt, so he was looking for a way to help get his education paid for when he heard about Spirit AeroSystem's tuition reimbursement program. Zachary leveraged the program to help pay for his bachelor's and master's degrees. 

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  • Vanessa Combs

    Executive Director of Twin Aisle Operations

    Vanessa Combs started her career at Spirit AeroSystems to take advantage of their tuition reimbursement program and help get college paid for — she's been with the company ever since! 

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  • Thomas King

    Senior Manager in Logistics

    Thomas King began his career by serving in the United States Army. After leaving his full-time position in the military,  he continues to serve as a member of the Army Reserve. On the civilian side, he started in an entry-level position at Spirit AeroSystems, then worked his way up…

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  • Michael Hiebert

    Equipment Maintenance Technician

    Michael Hiebert grew up going to air shows and has always been fascinated by aircrafts. Today, he's living the dream as an equipment maintenance technician at Spirit AeroSystems. 

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