“We’re growing the skilled aviation workforce for both Ohio and the broader industry,” Mike Berger, chief executive of ATSG, said in an announcement. “Our partnership with JobsOhio has enabled expansion at the Wilmington Air Park.”
The new hiring will generate more than $3.5 million in new annual payroll, the state said.
To train new workers, ATSG will work with Great Oaks Career Campuses for a Federal Aviation Administration-approved 12-month airframe and powerplant certification program.
The goal is to train 75 licensed aviation maintenance technicians each year, with training taking place at Wilmington Air Park.
“We’re developing the next generation of licensed technicians to support the continued growth of our maintenance and airline operations,” Berger said.
Credit: Steve Ziegelmeyer
Credit: Steve Ziegelmeyer
JobsOhio, the state’s private development arm, also plans to assist the project. Details on that assistance will be made public after a final agreement is executed, a statement from JobsOhio said.
“ATSG is not just a tenant of the Wilmington Air Park. They’re longstanding partners whose success and resilience has been instrumental in establishing this facility as a premier aviation hub. We’re proud to support their expansion within Clinton County”, said T. Alex Beres, executive director of the Clinton County Port Authority.
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