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Press Release
Oxford Aviation Set to Create 28 New Jobs in Oxford
December 8, 2011
Oxford, ME - Oxford Aviation's modest beginnings 25 years ago at the Oxford County Regional
Airport started with one employee and a 4,000 square foot building. Today Oxford Aviation employs
45 people and operates out of a 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility.
A spokesperson for Oxford Aviation states, "We all have worked hard throughout this difficult
recession, and business has been growing steadily. Today, we find ourselves in an exciting
position allowing us to create 20 new positions over the next 30-60 days." In the last 30 days,
Oxford Aviation has created 8 additional jobs within the company.
At Oxford Aviation, nearly 100% of the revenue generated originates outside Maine, including
every state in the US as well as South America, Europe and beyond. Many of their aviation
clients are Fortune 500 company aircraft, and high-profile celebrities, most who prefer that we
protect their privacy. As a result of choosing Oxford Aviation, these same clients use local ground
transportation, make lodging reservations locally, eat in local restaurants, and shop locally.
Aviation industry studies have shown that for every job created at an airport, three additional jobs
are created in the airport's community. According to these findings, the 28 jobs being created
could potentially create 84 new jobs in the Oxford County area.
Experience in aviation is not necessary to be considered for these new jobs. Oxford Aviation is
looking for skilled craftsmen who have experience in auto body painting, woodworking, cabinetry
and sewing upholstery; and most of all who take pride in their work and are enthusiastic to learn
about aviation. In exchange, the people who join the Oxford Aviation team will be offered above
average pay, a great benefits package and the opportunity to be a part of a nationally awardwinning
team.
Oxford Aviation is proud of the reputation they have earned in the international aviation industry, and
the difference is the experience and dedication of their talented people. From mechanics to paint
specialists, cabinetry craftsman to upholstery experts, the team at Oxford Aviation is dedicated
to producing the highest quality work in the marketplace. Oxford Aviation has consistently been
named as one of - if not the best aircraft refinishing company in the United States, and has been
featured on the cover of over 50 national publications.
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Oxford Aviation to refinish the AOPA 2008 Sweepstakes Aircraft
January 2008
Oxford Aviation's state-of-the-art facility has been providing premium aircraft painting and scheme design services, interior refurbishments, custom cabinetry and maintenance & avionics for close to 20 years.
Oxford Aviation were already a known quantity, having painted AOPA’s first redone sweepstakes, the Good as New 172 in 1993, and the Spirit of Liberty, a Socata Trinidad GT that the Air Safety Foundation auctioned off in 2002.
The 2008 AOPA "Get Your Glass" Sweepstakes project is already underway and is causing a stir among the many members of AOPA, The interior of the Piper Archer/Cherokee will be totally
refurbished and refitted with a state of the art glass cockpit, while the Oxford Aviation Paint department will address the exterior of the aircraft, providing it with a totally new custom paint scheme.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SUN N FUN VIDEO.
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Oxford Aviation featured in Aircraft Interiors International Magazine
Article published March 2007
Piper produced most of its Cheyenne series
turboprops during the 1970s and early 1980s, with
production ending on the series in 1994, and the
interiors were reflective of the period: awful earth
tones, dingy brown leathers and fabrics, and dark
wood accents that looked like they came out of a bad
basement self-remodelling job. Cheyennes are very
efficient aircraft because of their relatively narrow
passenger compartments, but the dark décor on the
original aircraft simply exacerbated and amplified this
aesthetic claustrophobia.
Aesthetics aside, the aircraft are great value and the
Model II series can often be obtained for less than
US$600,000. They have better range and payload
than the new generation of very light jets, are only
marginally slower on hops of 300 miles or less,
and cost between US$1 million and US $3 million
less. Although long since out of production, a small
network of service providers has sprung u p to
service the fleet, and one refurbishment centre in
particular, Oxford Aviation, located in Oxford, Maine
USA, has gleaned a reputation as an expert refinisher
of the type.
Oxford was founded by Jim Horowitz after a career in
the boat refurbishment business. Horowitz has steadily
grown the business, with more than 4,000 projects over
the last two decades, and later this year will be working
on a new 125,000ft2 jet facility in Sanford, Maine.
Oxford gutted the interior of the 1981 Piper Cheyenne
II XL and replaced the dark brown leather and dark
sidewalls. The seats were rebuilt with multidensity
premium Skandia foam, sculpted with built-in lumbar
and covered with sand-coloured Spinneybeck leather,
with matching sheepskin covers for the pilot and
co-pilot seats. Seatbelts were rewebbed to match,
with new plating on the hardware. Redesigned
sidewalls and headliner were installed in front of new
soundproofing insulation that quieted the cabin
considerably. A new custom carpet, carpet runners and
curtains were also added.
Oxford redesigned and built the cabinetry and gave
it a high-gloss Rosewood finish. This included the
pilot and co-pilot bulkheads, tables fitted with Corian
sandstone tops, and the pyramid cabinets between the
aft seats. A rear-cabin cabinet and aft bulkhead cabinet
were also added.
The entire project was completed in six weeks.
Article courtesy of Aircraft Interiors International 2007
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Article in Atlantic Flyer, March 2007
"Over the course of its 20-year history Oxford Aviation, located in
Oxford ME (81B) has refurbished over 4,000 aircraft. The “Oxford
Difference” is found in the commitment of the company’s Maine craftsmen
and women to quality, a characteristic found in a State known for
cultivating some of the country’s leading artisans. Over the years,
Oxford Aviation’s superior work has earned the company a loyal and
satisfied client base. Their refurbished planes have been featured on
the covers of over 50 national and industry-related publications with
numerous clients benefiting from an Oxford Aviation refurbished
aircraft by winning hundreds of prestigious awards. Oxford Aviation
strives to make every aircraft refurbishment project worthy of being
titles “Queen of the Fleet,” and the company’ history of success is a
testament to having achieved such high standards of excellence. It is
the satisfaction of their clients that has resulted in Oxford
Aviation’s consistent ranking as one of the best U.S. refurbishment
shops, including Aviation Consumer Magazine recently naming Oxford
Aviation as a “top shop” and “one of the few can’t go wrong”
facilities."
-- Excerpt from Atlantic Flyer, March 2007. View full article...
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From Aviation Consumer’s December 2006 Issue on Finding a Good Paint Shop
“Oxford Aviation in Maine continues to draw rave reviews from customers.”
“Oxford Aviation…on our short list of “you can’t go wrong” facilities.”
“In our estimation it
could be worth flying some distance to a well established shop that’s
been doing first rate work for years…Oxford Aviation in Maine.”
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Oxford Aviation Has Been On 50 Covers And Featured In Over 35 National & Trade Magazines. A Sampling of Comments...
AOPA PILOT MAGAZINE 2003… Spirit of Liberty
The name sets the theme of the paint job, though calling it a “paint
job” is a misuse of the term. Maaco does paint jobs; this is a work of
art. The art is a creation of Oxford Aviation, of Oxford, Maine. Long
renowned for the quality of their work, The Spirit of Liberty proves
that Oxford’s president, Jim Horowitz, and his crew of experts is fully
capable of rising to any challenge.”
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AMERICAN BONANZA SOCIETY MAGAZINE 2003…
“We researched the Northeast and one name – Oxford Aviation – kept coming up best.”
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MONEY MAGAZINE 1994…
“Their facility is probably one of the best in the world, if not the best.”
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ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE 1993…
“Most of Oxford’s business comes from out of state
with many plane owners flying to this tiny town solely to have their
planes painted by the Oxford Crew.”
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SHOWCASE MAGAZINE 2000…
“Horowitz’s meticulous work soon gave rise to an
increasing word of mouth business, and he started Oxford Aviation in
1988. He now employs over 50 restorers who work on planes ranging from
small piston-engine aircraft to midsize jets-and the occasional
helicopter-and draws clients from as far a field as Australia, Brazil,
and Sweden.”
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LIGHT PLANE MAINTENANCE 1991…
“About half the respondents rated Oxford a “9” – the
rest put “10” for the happiness index…All, however had praise for
Oxford’s conscientious service and high quality standards.”
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