AAR Corp. has opened an expanded airframe MRO facility at Miami International Airport, adding more than 100,000 ft² of capacity and creating 200 full-time jobs.
The aviation aftermarket specialist marked the expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 17. Built to support the maintenance requirements of a long-term commercial airline customer, the new facility will accommodate three heavy maintenance lines, with the first aircraft expected to be inducted this autumn.
The project expands AAR’s existing Airframe MRO operation at Miami International Airport and was developed in collaboration with the airport, Ryan Companies, HPM and federal, state and local partners.
AAR said the additional capacity will generate 200 new full-time positions and provide wider economic benefits for Miami-Dade County. Recruitment is under way through the company’s workforce development programmes and partnerships with local educational institutions.
“The expansion of our Airframe MRO facility in Miami reflects both the strength of our operations and the confidence customers place in AAR to deliver quality and reliability,” said John M. Holmes, Chairman, President and CEO of AAR.
“We are excited to continue growing alongside our airline customers while enhancing our ability to meet their evolving maintenance needs.”
Holmes also credited Miami International Airport, project partners and government stakeholders for supporting the expansion.
