Two companies, AVX Aircraft and Embraer, are increasing their operations at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport with new facilities and are hiring to fill open positions.
The gist
AVX Aircraft Company, a firm that develops vertical-lift technology for use in both military and commercial applications, established its headquarters at Perot Field Oct. 18 with a facility that includes 14,000-square-feet of office space and 7,000-square-feet of prototyping and testing space.
Forty engineers and professionals will work at the site testing unmanned aircraft systems for military and commercial applications. Company officials anticipate doubling its workforce within a year to roughly 80 professionals.
