GREENSBORO, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper announced Monday that TAT Piedmont Aviation will expand its operation near the Piedmont Triad International Airport and create 85 jobs.
TAT Piedmont Aviation is an aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul company (MRO).
The company will invest $12.8 million to increase the service capacity of its Guilford County facilities, marking the latest expansion of the state's vibrant aerospace industry in the Greensboro area.
"Aviation and aerospace companies of every stripe are choosing North Carolina as the best place to grow their business," Cooper said. "The state's investments in workforce training for this industry are really paying off, which is why good employers like Piedmont Aviation continue to expand and grow in North Carolina."
TAT Piedmont Aviation has been in operation for six decades and enjoys a long history of serving its stable, satisfied clients.
"With our extensive history in North Carolina and especially Greensboro we are excited to be able to announce our growth initiative in 2023," General Manager of TAT Piedmont Aviation, Marty Cervellione said.
The company specializes in MRO services for Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), landing gears, and machining and plating (MPG). TAT Piedmont's project in Greensboro will add test equipment, production tooling, and new machinery to supplement its current operations.
While salaries will vary by job role, the company's new positions overall will yield an average wage of $51,706, adding an estimated $4.3 million into the region's economy every year from the increased payroll.
A performance-based grant of $200,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help facilitate TAT Piedmont's expansion. The OneNC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and create jobs.
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