This past summer Roswell welcomed PBS Aerospace, subsidiary of global jet engine manufacturer PBS Group that has chosen the city for its North American headquarters and U.S. manufacturing hub.
The move is more than a ribbon-cutting: it’s a $20 million investment that brings advanced manufacturing jobs, technical know-how and another strong voice to Georgia’s growing aerospace cluster.
If you’ve driven near Northmeadow Parkway you may have already seen signs of the company’s activity. PBS has outfitted an existing building at 1350 Northmeadow Parkway and plans additional construction nearby as part of its Tech Village North site. The facility will produce a family of small turbojet engines — including the TJ40 and TJ80 models — engines used in high-speed drones, interceptors and other compact platforms.
At the site’s September 4th grand opening, PBS Aerospace CEO Erin Durham shared that “71% of our technicians are veterans. Not only are they patriotic, but also the experience and focus on safety to make sure we can manufacture highly reliable engines in a safe environment right here in the middle of Roswell.” That hiring approach underscores the company’s emphasis on both technical precision and community values.
The scale of PBS’s ambition is striking. “Supply thousands of turbo jet engines to the DoD in 2026 and then scale up from there,” the CEO noted, pointing to the company’s fast ramp-up plan. Longer term, PBS already has an eye on expansion. “We’re focused on the future with plans to double the initial capacity as well as add an additional facility in Georgia,” he added.
Numbers matter to neighbors who watch job boards and to parents helping kids
navigate career paths. PBS’s commitment includes hiring that’s been described as an initial 45 roles with growth to roughly 95–100 positions as operations ramp, offering opportunities across assembly, test, engineering and support functions. For Roswell, those roles mean not just paychecks but potential apprenticeships, supplier relationships for local businesses and an expanded ecosystem for tech-focused workforce development.
City and state leaders have been vocal in their support. At the opening, Dr. Rich
McCormick, U.S. Representative of Georgia’s 7th Congressional District remarked, “For the future of America’s military strategy and tactics we look towards PBS for what we have to get done.” He followed with a note of pride in the community match: “You are the future. Glad to have you, matching up one of the best businesses in America with one of the best locations in America.”
Roswell’s own Mayor Kurt Wilson added, “We are honored to welcome you as members of our community and are committed to supporting your success. Thank you for believing in Roswell and thank you for investing in our people and their future.”
Why Roswell? Georgia’s metro Atlanta area has become an aerospace magnet — companies, research labs and a pipeline of engineering talent make it attractive for firms that need speed, skilled labor and collaboration. For a European manufacturer like PBS, a local footprint cuts lead times and makes working with U.S. partners and customers easier. For Roswell, it’s a validation: our city is now part of a supply chain that reaches into national defense and high-tech aviation.
For small-business owners, PBS’s presence could open supplier opportunities — from facilities services to precision subcontracting — and for schools and technical colleges it’s a chance to tailor curriculum toward real, local employer needs. Early signs suggest PBS intends to be an active participant, investing not just in bricks and mortar but in relationships and talent pipelines.
Roswell has long been a place that values community identity and growth in equal
measure. This opening is a reminder that our town can attract cutting- edge industry while keeping the things that make Roswell feel “like home.”
Visit: https://pbsaerospace.com/