KIHOMAC Plans $25M Expansion Near Tinker: What It Means for OKC Aerospace Jobs

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — KIHOMAC, an Oklahoma City-based aerospace and defense contractor, plans a $25 million, roughly 130,000-square-foot facility built to serve Tinker Air Force Base. That is more than ten times the size of the shop it works out of now, and for anyone who builds, wires or inspects aircraft parts on the east side of the metro, it is the kind of expansion worth tracking from day one.

A $25 million bet on the Tinker supply chain. No headcount or opening date yet, which means now is the time to get your resume in shape, not the time to wait.

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Business	KIHOMAC
Announced	September 17, 2026
Location	Oklahoma City, near Tinker Air Force Base (exact site not disclosed)
Size	About 130,000 square feet
Investment	$25 million
Industry	Aerospace and defense manufacturing, engineering and services
New jobs	Not yet announced

What KIHOMAC Announced for Oklahoma City

The company unveiled the project September 17 at the Air & Space Forces Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference in Maryland, alongside the aerospace team at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The new building expands KIHOMAC's manufacturing, engineering and services capacity for Tinker and the defense customers around it.

The work itself is hands-on. According to the Journal Record's reporting, carried by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, KIHOMAC builds custom wire harnesses and aircraft pods and handles lifecycle support for military equipment across the service branches. CEO Ki Ho Kang said the company is "proud to strengthen the network of companies supporting Tinker Air Force Base."

⚠️ What Hasn't Been Announced Yet

Neither the company nor the state has said how many people the new facility will employ, when construction starts, when it opens, or exactly where it will sit. No openings tied to the expansion have been announced.

So do not call the plant asking for an interview next week. Treat this as a heads-up. The hiring timeline belongs to KIHOMAC, and it has not published one.

🔧 The Kinds of Skills This Work Draws On

Military wire harness and pod work leans on a familiar set of trades. These are not confirmed openings, just the skills this kind of shop typically runs on:

Wire harness assembly and electrical fabrication, often to strict military specs
Avionics and electrical technicians
Machinists and sheet metal workers
Quality inspectors comfortable with detailed documentation
Manufacturing and electrical engineers

Defense work carries its own rules. Many roles require U.S. citizenship, and some require a security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Read every posting closely before you apply.

Why the Tinker Corridor Keeps Growing

Tinker, wedged between Midwest City, Del City and southeast OKC along I-40, is home to the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, the depot that overhauls tankers, bombers and jet engines. A whole ring of contractors lives off that work, and the state counts aerospace and defense as its second-largest industry. Commerce reports 37 new or expanding aerospace and defense businesses in 2025 alone, with about $450 million in capital investment and more than 1,300 jobs.

KIHOMAC is the latest name on a busy list. Across town at Will Rogers World Airport, AAR cut the ribbon in January on an 80,000-square-foot expansion of its commercial airframe maintenance operation, a project the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber said brings roughly 200 full-time mechanic, technician and support jobs.

🔎 Start Searching OKC Aerospace Jobs

You do not have to wait for KIHOMAC to break ground. The same skills are in demand right now at the depot contractors off Air Depot Boulevard, the MRO hangars at Will Rogers and the machine shops scattered from Moore to Midwest City.

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KIHOMAC Expansion FAQ

Is KIHOMAC hiring for the new Oklahoma City facility?

Not yet announced. The company has not released a job count or hiring timeline for the expansion. Watch its careers page for postings.

Where and when will the new facility open?

Near Tinker Air Force Base in the Oklahoma City metro. The exact site and the opening timeline have not been made public.

What does KIHOMAC make?

Custom wire harnesses and aircraft pods, along with engineering and lifecycle support for defense equipment used across the military branches.

Do I need a security clearance?

It depends on the role. Defense contractors often require U.S. citizenship, and some positions require a clearance. Each posting will spell it out.

Get Ready Before the Postings Hit

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