Global aerospace OEM Ontic is set to open its eighth global site in Miramar, Florida, in early 2025.
This expansion is part of Ontic’s strategic initiative to establish a global network of MRO Centers of Excellence, aimed at enhancing support for customers utilising Ontic-manufactured parts and systems.
The new facility in Miramar will enable Ontic to better serve its clients through dedicated MRO services. As part of this transition, Ontic will relocate its MRO operations from North Carolina to Florida.
The company has assured that this move will not result in any job losses, as employees in the US will have the opportunity to either relocate to the new Miramar site or transition into new manufacturing roles at their current location.
Jack Karapetyan, vice president of Ontic’s global MRO operations, said: “Opening this eighth Ontic site is another exciting milestone in our growth. Florida was the natural choice for our expansion as it is already an MRO hub with ample skilled labour and a business-friendly environment, which also acts as a gateway to South American markets.
“I’m excited by this investment that will build and grow our MRO operations and enable us to become a benchmark for other MRO centres in the industry.”
Matthew Pritchard, vice president of sales and customer engagement at Ontic, said: “We recognise that airlines and end users of our products and systems expect a certain level of performance and service. This exciting new investment will ensure we can deliver against these requirements, and I’m looking forward to inviting new customers to come and see what we are capable of.”
Ontic has appointed Jamerio Vinson as general manager of the Miramar site. Vinson is currently overseeing the final stages of the site’s renovation as well as focusing on recruitment ahead of the site becoming operational in early 2025.
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