BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KSLA) – INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BUILDING OUR REGION’S FUTURE:
VRC Metal Systems, a leading repair technology company, announced it will build a $1.56 million, state of the art maintenance facility for B-52 aircraft and ground equipment at Barksdale Air Force Base that will utilize cutting-edge repair solutions to improve mission readiness.
VRC is expected to create 21 direct new jobs for engineers and technicians over the coming years with an average salary of $80,000, which is 156% of the average Bossier Parish wage. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in an additional 25 indirect new jobs, for a total of 46 potential new job opportunities in the Northwest Region…