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Fleet Readiness Center East looking to fill more than 200 open positions with recruitment event

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published January 14, 2026 at 7:15 AM EST
The Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point has played an important part in national defense by providing maintenance, engineering and logistics support, to generate combat air power for America's Marines and Naval Forces, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2020. MCAS Cherry Point is not only a secure location for all of FRCE’s essential operations, the installation also provides support when needed to workers and extra security for day to day operations.
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Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
The Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point has played an important part in national defense by providing maintenance, engineering and logistics support, to generate combat air power for America's Marines and Naval Forces, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 24, 2020. MCAS Cherry Point is not only a secure location for all of FRCE’s essential operations, the installation also provides support when needed to workers and extra security for day to day operations.

A major hiring surge is coming to Eastern North Carolina as Fleet Readiness Center East moves to fill more than 200 open positions.

This recruitment push is part of the agency's upcoming expansion at the Global TransPark in Kinston, alongside openings at Cherry Point and New River. As the state’s largest technical services provider, F-R-C East is looking for a wide range of talent, including aviation mechanics, aircraft electricians, engineers, and I-T specialists.

A large-scale recruiting event is scheduled for Thursday, January 29th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lenoir Community College Aerospace Center in Kinston.

Because these are federal roles, they offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Representatives from the agency will be on-site to conduct interviews, and applicants are encouraged to bring a current resume.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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