Harrisonburg aerospace startup plans to add 51 jobs

Harrisonburg-based startup AeroNimble, which specializes in PT6 aircraft engine overhaul and blade component manufacturing, will invest more than $2.5 million to expand its operations in the city and create 51 jobs, the governor’s office announced this week.

AeroNimble says it expects Blue Ridge Community College to serve as its largest source of new hires, according to a Tuesday announcement from Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

The company worked with the college to set salary levels and hiring guidelines aimed at allowing qualifying graduates to move into entry-level positions after completing their programs, the governor’s office said. Starting salaries for those roles are listed at $62,000.

“As a global hub for aerospace innovation, Virginia is thrilled to support AeroNimble’s continued expansion in the commonwealth,” Spanberger said in a statement. “Beyond a track record of business growth and our exceptional access to American aircraft owners, Virginia has a deep well of talent that makes Harrisonburg the best place for AeroNimble to continue to grow.”

Spanberger said she’s particularly proud of the partnership with BRCC, which will ensure many of the positions are filled by people living in the Shenandoah Valley.

“By giving students the tools, support and opportunities to grow their careers, we can make sure our next generation is set up for long-term success,” she said. AeroNimble was founded in 2025 with the goal of improving the speed and efficiency of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

According to the company, PT6 engine overhauls are comprehensive maintenance procedures that are required every 3,000 to 5,000 hours of operation to restore engines’ performance levels to original specifications. The process involves complete disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair and reassembly of the engine, which can result in extended downtime for aircraft.

The company says manufacturing blade components in-house could help reduce those pauses in service.

“We are incredibly grateful for the commonwealth of Virginia’s startup tax credits and economic development support, which played a meaningful role in our decision to build AeroNimble in Harrisonburg,” AeroNimble Chief Human Resources Officer Eric Terry said. “These incentives allow us to invest more deeply in people, training and long-term capabilities while accelerating high-quality job creation in the Shenandoah Valley.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley Partnership to secure the project for Virginia and will support AeroNimble’s job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.