Augusta aircraft repair company to expand operations
Pat Wilson
File Photo: Carlton FletcherBy Dave Williams
Capitol Beat News Service
ATLANTA — A leading provider of business aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services has begun a $33 million expansion in Augusta that will create 90 new jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday.
StandardAer currently supports more than 170 jobs in the area, servicing about 425 aircraft and 500 turbine aircraft engines each year.
“The new facility will add over 60% of new space to our existing footprint,” Chris Bodine, vice president and general manager of StandardAero’s Augusta operations, said. “The new facility will allow us to support additional super mid-sized to large cabin aircraft for airframe and avionics while also significantly expanding our engine shop to further support many of those aircraft.”
StandardAero will build a new hangar and engine shop adjacent to the Augusta Regional Airport. The expansion will add 80,500 square feet to the company’s footprint in Augusta.
Construction on the expansion is expected to be completed next year. The company will be hiring for roles in administration, management and operations.
Georgia exported $11.1 billion of aerospace products last year alone, including products sent to Augusta for repair and maintenance before being shipped to international customers, state Commissioner of Economic Development Pat Wilson said.
The state agency’s Global Commerce team worked on the project in partnership with the Augusta Economic Development Authority and Augusta Regional Airport.
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