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NM-001 · Tier 1 · Opportunity B
AeroVironment Albuquerque
Albuquerque defense and space hub, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Drones and space mission hardware.
BTier 1AssemblyExpanding
- Parent
- AeroVironment
- Industry
- Aerospace and defense (drones and space systems)
- People
- No figure; workforce to more than double (+450 jobs over 10 years)
- Status
- Expanding - $30M, 450 jobs (Mar 2026)
- Source
- sourcenm.com ↗
- Verified
- 2026-10-16
How tools get used here
Line assembly with fastening, torque and power tools, plus maintenance on conveyors, robots and fixtures.
Buying signals
$30M expansion near Kirtland AFB with state and city incentives.
Who buys tools here
Usually the maintenance manager, plant manager, MRO or indirect purchasing, and the tool crib lead.
Plants nearby
Straight-line distance between ZIP code areas, so treat it as approximate.