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Aerospace downturn and rebound reshape Wichita engineers
Jim Minor, a Boeing Wichita veteran, lost his job in 1971 and restarted life as a motel owner in Dodge City before being recalled to Boeing. The industry faces cycles with many ex engineers starting new ventures while others move on. Cessna president Roskam warns there are no job guarantees as engineers ride up and down with the aerospace boom bust pattern.
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Cessna Aircraft Co
Beech Aircraft
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Delbert L. Roskam
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