JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Gov. Rick Scott highlighted job growth Wednesday at Flightstar Aircraft Services, a provider of heavy maintenance and repair that employs 1,150 Floridians, state officials said.
Flightstar Aircraft Services announced in December 2012 that it would remain at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville and would expand operations.
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Since the announcement, the company has added 100 jobs, according to Scott's office.
"We are excited to celebrate Flightstar Aircraft Services' growth in Jacksonville and congratulate them on hiring more than 1,100 Floridians," Scott said. "Since 2011, Flightstar has doubled their workforce, which means that many more Floridians are now able to build a great career and achieve their dreams. By cutting regulations and reducing taxes, businesses like Flightstar are able to grow and succeed in our great state."
"Under Gov. Scott's leadership, Florida's economy has experienced a great turnaround," said Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera. "Companies like Flightstar Aircraft Services are expanding and creating more opportunities for our families because Florida is No. 1 for business."
Scott's office said Flightstar combines flexibility and creative solutions to help its customers operate more efficiently, realize lower recurring maintenance costs and maximize the return on investment for each aircraft in need of a maintenance visit.
"Flightstar Aircraft Services started with only four people in 2000 and we are proud of the super-charged growth our company has experienced over the last few years," said Flightstar CEO Jerry Hernandez.
"We are excited to be growing and creating even more opportunities for local Jacksonville families," said Flightstar Chief Operating Officer Tucker Morrison.
Florida is home to more than 2,000 aerospace and aviation companies that employ more than 82,000 Floridians and create an annual payroll impact of more than $5 billion in the state, according to Scott's office.
This year Scott is expected to work with the Florida Legislature to permanently eliminate the sales tax on manufacturing equipment, officials said.