Jet East, a Gama Aviation Company, announced plans to open a full-service flagship maintenance facility in Statesville, an investment that is expected to create 250 new jobs.
This additional site will complement Jet East’s current footprint which includes coast to coast maintenance bases and an expansive AOG network. Located 40 minutes north of Charlotte, the new base at Statesville Regional Airport consists of two state-of-the-art facilities with a combined 75,000 square feet of hangar space, 40,000 square feet of office and back shop space, and an additional parcel of adjacent land for future growth.
The main hangar was built in 2004 and is in immaculate condition. It is fully equipped with LED lighting, fall protection, and a fire suppression system for Jet East to take immediate possession. A secondary hangar, providing the same infrastructure, was built in 2007.
Jet East has targeted Q1 of 2023 as an estimated timeframe for launch. When fully operational, customers can expect full-service capabilities from the Statesville location, including every facet of maintenance, avionics, interiors, composites and structures. In addition, there are immediate plans to construct a brand-new paint facility at the site. Key airframe types that will be the primary focus include Cessna, Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Embraer products.
“The facility at SVH offers an amazing opportunity for Jet East and allows us to expand our capacity, capabilities and reach within a key region of the U.S.,” Stephen Maiden, Jet East president and CEO said. “The facility is in impeccable condition. The energy for this new endeavor is high and this is truly a milestone moment for the Jet East team and the customers we serve and support.”
“We are extremely pleased that Jet East selected Statesville as the location for their newest maintenance repair and overhaul facility,” John Ferguson, Statesville Regional Airport manager, said. “This exciting partnership will bring additional corporate aircraft into the Statesville Regional Airport from all over the world. We look forward to a long-term relationship and the overall benefits it will bring to our community.”
