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