The RightThing Announces Partnership with Spirit AeroSystems
05/27/2008
Findlay, OH
The RightThing, Inc. the leader in customized recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and Spirit AeroSystems, the leader in commercial airplane components announced today they have partnered to deliver world-class recruitment solutions to Spirit’s growing employee base. Under the agreement, The RightThing will assist Spirit in sourcing and attracting top talent for their salaried professional positions.
As the world’s largest independent supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and components, Spirit has experienced strong and rapid growth since its formation in 2005, diversifying its business base and focusing on global opportunities. Recent new business wins have prompted high growth across the company and the need for new facilities domestically in North Carolina, and globally in Malaysia.
“Spirit is an exceptional company that truly recognizes the importance of recruiting top talent,” said Terry Terhark, CEO of The RightThing. “They understand the expertise and experience RPO can bring to the table and have proven they are seriously committed to successfully growing their business.”
As the number one provider in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) with over 20 years of experience, The RightThing’s unmatched expertise will provide Spirit with cutting edge sourcing and recruiting tools that will enhance applicant experience and Spirit’s overall capabilities to conduct business electronically. The RightThing will also deploy recruiters from its unique and scalable recruitment operations center who will focus exclusively on Spirit’s requisitions. Using a multitude of both active and passive sourcing strategies, The RightThing and Spirit will work together to develop a rich pipeline of diversified candidates for all of its North American facilities. Hiring will start immediately in Wichita, Kan., Tulsa and McAlester, Okla. Interested candidates can visit makeitfly.aero for a full list of opportunities.
“Our company, our industry and our nation face an acute shortage of skilled workers,” said Gloria Farha Flentje, Senior Vice President of Corporate Administration and Human Resources, Spirit AeroSystems. “We are optimistic that this relationship with The RightThing will help fulfill our future employment needs.”
In light of its recent successes, Spirit has proved it has a lot to offer in terms of top-quality assembly, process tools and technology, but with over 12, 000 employees worldwide, it recognizes its biggest asset is its people.
“We are refining both our short- and long-term strategies,” says Flentje. “As we build our employment brand, we believe prospective employees will see the unique advantages of working for a large global leader.”
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About the RightThing
The RightThing is the market leader in customized Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). Our scalable sourcing and recruiting solutions help clients increase candidate quality, achieve diversity goals and reduce talent acquisition costs and cycle time. The RightThing is parent company to AIRS, the leading provider of SourcePoint sourcing technology and recruiter training. Together, The RightThing and AIRS, offer a full range of recruiting solutions. For more information, visit http://www.rightthinginc.com.
About Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
Based in Wichita, Kan., Spirit AeroSystems is the world’s largest independent supplier of large component parts and assemblies for commercial aircraft. The company does work in military and general aviation, as well as aftermarket customer support. In addition to its Kansas facility, Spirit has operations in Tulsa and McAlester, Okla., Prestwick, Scotland, and Samlesbury, England.