Aurora Flight Sciences

Columbus, Mississippi

Expanding aerospace manufacturing with expertly engineered facilities for composite fabrication

Project Overview

JESCO constructed and expanded Aurora Flight Sciences’ Mississippi facility, supporting the fabrication of composite aerostructures for the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and the National Weather Service. The project demonstrates JESCO’s ability to deliver technically complex manufacturing spaces with precise environmental and operational controls.

1.5 million SF distribution facility

Floor storage (430,000 SF) & Rack storage (450,000 SF) Employee Amenities Advanced logistics capabilities

Employee Amenities

Advanced logistics capabilities

1.5 million SF distribution facility

Floor storage (430,000 SF) & Rack storage (450,000 SF) Employee Amenities Advanced logistics capabilities

Employee Amenities

Advanced logistics capabilities

88,000 SF advanced manufacturing and assembly space

Climate-controlled composite fabrication and storage

Integration of automation, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies

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Project Duration

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Project Duration: Phase I: 8 Months; Phase II: 16 Months

Project Scope

Components

Phase I

Manufacturing and assembly facility
Climate-controlled composite fabrication space
Material storage

Components

Phase II

5,000 SF office space
Cargo bay accommodating airframes with wingspans up to 250 feet
Clean rooms
Additional climate-controlled storage

Components

Ongoing Expansion

Integration of automation and robotics
Non-destructive inspection technologies

This distribution center significantly enhances Mercedes-Benz’s parts logistics network in North America, combining high-volume storage, precision inventory management, and efficient loading/unloading systems in a single, fully integrated facility.

Impact

Challenges and Solutions

Accommodating large-scale composite fabrication and high-precision aerospace components required exacting design and construction practices. JESCO coordinated complex structural, mechanical, and environmental systems to support oversized airframes, clean room requirements, and climate-controlled storage while maintaining operational efficiency and scalability for future expansions.

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