Aerostar has announced a $4.7 million expansion of its facility at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in Mobile, adding 50 new jobs over the next three years and more than doubling its total employment to 110.
Aerostar, established in 2011, is a FAA/EASA 145 Certified Repair Station that specializes in affordable Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electromechanical and Power Generation component repairs for commercial airlines, OEMs, military, and MRO facilities.
According to the company, AeroStar HQ is strategically located in Mobile at the Brookley Aeroplex, adjacent to VT MAE and the Airbus A220 and A320 Final Assembly Line.
“We are thrilled to see Aerostar expanding its operations in Mobile to meet the growing demand for quality commercial aircraft maintenance and repairs,” said Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson.
“From new planes and parts to suppliers and services, there are many companies like Aerostar whose continued investment is securing Mobile’s place as a global leader in the aerospace industry. We wish Aerostar nothing but success as it continues to grow.”
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Aerostar’s investment will support the growth of the aerospace aftermarket sector, with new test equipment enabling the company to continue its specialized repair services for hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical aircraft components used in commercial airlines.
“With the recent purchases of the Bauer Hydraulic equipment and Testek Power Generation equipment, Aerostar has taken a huge step forward in its growth strategy for the next three to five years. This equipment will create at least 50 new jobs in the next few years, bring us to over 110 employees at the Brookley Aeroplex,” said President and Managing Partner Greg Guzman.
Construction is underway with operations expected to begin in September 2025.
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