Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C. (1st CD), issued the following news release:
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today commended the United States Coast Guard's decision to continue maintenance, repair, and overhaul work of the Coast Guard's C-130 aircraft fleet at the Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Maintenance on the Coast Guard's C-130 fleet has been performed in Elizabeth City for the past three years and employs around 240 people, making it one of the largest sources of jobs in the area.
"I am thrilled the Coast Guard will continue its C-130 maintenance work in Elizabeth City," said Butterfield. "This decision will ensure that good, high-paying jobs stay in Elizabeth City. There is a lot of potential for the aviation industry in this region and I hope this announcement is just the first of many more to come."
The Coast Guard made its announcement yesterday after completing a competitive solicitation that began in October 2012. The Coast Guard's decision continues the aircraft and maintenance repair contract in Elizabeth City for one year with options to extend up to four additional years.
In January, Senator Kay Hagan and Congressmen Butterfield, Howard Coble, and Walter Jones sent a letter to the Commanding Officer of the United States Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center all agreeing that the aircraft and maintenance repair contract should remain in North Carolina, and specifically Elizabeth City, due to the number of jobs it supports.
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