EDC of Florida’s Space Coast Announces SATYS, a World Leader in Aircraft Painting, Expands Operations to Brevard

Satys Brings $1.5 Million Investment and 40 High-Wage Jobs to Florida’s Space Coast

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) announced that Satys, a global leader in aircraft and rail painting, has expanded its North American operations to Brevard County, bringing a $1.5 million capital investment and 40 high-wage jobs to the region.

Known for its slogan, “Satisfaction starts with Satys,” the French industrial and international group selected Florida’s Space Coast as part of its business development strategy in North America, strengthening ties with aerospace giants such as Dassault Aviation.

“The glidepath to Brevard’s aviation and aerospace hub landed Satys, a French industrial and international group, at the new Dassault MRO Facility,” said Lynda Weatherman, President and CEO of the EDC of Florida’s Space Coast.

“Satys introduces its state-of-the-art paint hangars with advanced technology, including remote-controlled gondolas and aircraft scanning for zero-impact. These capabilities will serve major U.S. and France-based aerospace players right here on the Space Coast.”

To help fill its new facility with skilled talent, the EDC partnered with CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia.

Satys began hiring in the summer of 2025 and is now fully operational. The company is set to complete its first full aircraft service in November—marking the start of a new era of high-tech aerospace manufacturing in the region.

Satys’ arrival underscores the growing demand for advanced certification programs and specialized workforce development in Brevard County’s booming aerospace and aviation sector.

The company currently employs more than 2,600 people worldwide and has trained more than 500 aeronautical painters and sealers since 2023. By 2026, Satys plans to recruit an additional 200 employees in France alone, according to Business Aviation Services Editor Curt Epstein.

Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Blagnac, France, Satys operates in 13 countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, with 52 sites worldwide. Satys USA, established in 2017, has worked with major partners including Boeing and Dassault.

The expansion into Florida marks a significant milestone in the company’s North American growth strategy.

The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to attracting new businesses, expanding existing industries, and promoting economic growth across Brevard County.

The EDC advocates for policies that support high-tech industries, manufacturing, and military installations, working closely with local partners to strengthen the region’s reputation as a global hub for aerospace innovation.

For more information, visit SpaceCoastEDC.org.

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