Air Transport Services Group Announces Maintenance and Engineering Expansion in Wilmington

Company Name: Air Transport Services Group, Inc.

Location: Wilmington

Site Region: Western

Country of Origin:

• Country: U.S.A.
• Region: Ohio

Industry Sector: Aerospace and Aviation

Company Profile:

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG) is an American aviation holding company that provides air cargo transportation and related services to air carriers and other companies that outsource their air cargo lift requirements.

Company Website: https://www.atsginc.com

Project Summary:

Type of Project: Expansion

Jobs:

• Jobs committed: 48
• Jobs retained: 653
• Types of jobs: Aviation Maintenance and Engineering

Capital Investment: $246,000

Company Need:

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES), part of ATSG, was seeking to expand operations for its global fleet and third-party customers. The ATSG plans to hire technicians, create facility upgrades, and acquire new ground support equipment.

Testimonial:

“We’re growing the skilled aviation workforce for both Ohio and the broader industry,” said Mike Berger, Chief Executive Officer of Air Transport Services Group. “Our partnership with JobsOhio has enabled expansion at the Wilmington Air Park. Through our AirborneTech program, we’re developing the next generation of licensed technicians to support the continued growth of our maintenance and airline operations.”

– Mike Berger, ATSG CEO

Why Ohio?

The project allows ATSG to continue adding to its talented workforce in Ohio. ATSG currently employs more than 650 professionals in Wilmington, Ohio, performing heavy maintenance, component repair, and modification work for a wide range of commercial and cargo aircraft. The expansion further solidifies ATSG’s leadership role in the global aviation sector.

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, The Ohio Department of Development, The Dayton Development Coalition