NAASCO
NAASCO is a 40-year-old, Leslie-family-owned FAA Part 145-certified aircraft component repair and overhaul company specializing in starter generators, contactors, relays, motors, and lighting for commercial, military, and helicopter operators worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersShirley, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What NAASCO does
NAASCO is a privately-held, Leslie-family-owned FAA Part 145-certified aircraft component repair and overhaul company founded in April 1984 and headquartered at Brookhaven Airport in Shirley, New York. The company specializes in electromechanical accessories for commercial, corporate, helicopter, and military aircraft, with core service lines covering starter generators, contactors/relays/terminal blocks, AC/DC motors, electro-mechanical components, and LED/HID lighting. Its competitive differentiation rests on two proprietary technology platforms — the ETR-20™ and ETR-25™ Mercury Mod™ starter generator improvement program (reducing commutator wear by up to 90%, with a 1,000-hour brush life guarantee) and the Sil-Met™ repair process for power relays and terminal blocks (developed in collaboration with FedEx since 1988) — together with multi-jurisdictional certifications (FAA Part 145 Class II, FAA Part 145 Military, EASA.145, UK CAA, Transport Canada).
NAASCO generates revenue through four interlocking streams: (1) FAA-certified repair and overhaul services for starter generators, motors, relays, contactors, lighting, and electromechanical accessories, released with FAA Form 8130-3 or EASA Form 1 certification; (2) outright parts sales and distribution of repaired, overhauled, and new components through its e-commerce storefront and inside sales; (3) outright purchase and exchange programs, including multi-year contractual agreements with volume-rebate terms; and (4) Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) manufacturing and engineering services supplying cost-effective alternatives to OEM components. Pricing is predominantly quote-based; LED lighting unit pricing ranges from approximately $150 (CHROMA LED LAMP) to $1,228 (Wingtip Position Anti-Collision LED), with free shipping above $350.
The company serves a diversified customer base spanning corporate, regional, and major airlines, helicopter operators (air ambulance, law enforcement, SAR, firefighting, tourism, utility), U.S. Military branches, FAA-approved repair stations and third-party MROs, and aviation parts distributors and resellers. Distribution combines direct sales (phone, RFQ, e-commerce) with preferred distribution alliances — including a 22+ year relationship with Ross Aviation — plus preferred reseller agreements with Whelen Aerospace Technologies for lighting products. Go-to-market relies heavily on participation in major aviation events (MRO Americas, Verticon, European Rotors, NBAA-BACE, Paris Air Show, HAI Heli-Expo) and 24/7 AOG emergency response. Headcount is reported at 11-50, with no revenue disclosed.
NAASCO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- NAASCO
- Legal name
- NAASCO
- Website
- https://naasco.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- NAASCO is a 40-year-old, Leslie-family-owned FAA Part 145-certified aircraft component repair and overhaul company specializing in starter generators, contactors, relays, motors, and lighting for commercial, military, and helicopter operators worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
NAASCO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aviation MRO Services
- NAICS
- Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)
- SIC
- Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)
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Where NAASCO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Shirley
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
NAASCO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Repair and Overhaul Services: FAA Part 145 certified repair station providing component repair and overhaul for starter generators, motors, relays, contactors, lighting, and electromechanical accessories. Services include complete inspection, refurbishment, and functional testing with 8130-3 or EASA Form 1 certification.
- Parts Sales and Distribution: Direct sales of repaired, overhauled, and new aircraft components through e-commerce platform and sales team. Inventory includes starter generators, contactors, relays, motors, lighting components, and accessories. Exchange programs and outright purchase options available.
- Outright Purchase and Exchange Program: Multi-year contractual programs and individual orders with volume-rebate system. Customers can exchange components from extensive in-stock inventory. Multi-year agreements include free exchange program with high-quality components in stock with full warranty/trace.
- PMA Manufacturing and Engineering: Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) manufacturing and engineering services for aircraft components, providing cost-effective alternatives to OEM parts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Landing Lights - Whelen 90095 Series Par 46 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | LED Aircraft Lighting Products |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Free Shipping Threshold |
| Subscription | Monthly | Credit Terms |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
NAASCO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
NAASCO is an FAA Part 145 certified aircraft repair station that overhauls and repairs electrical and electromechanical aircraft components, including starter generators, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, AC/DC motors, and LED/HID lighting. It supports commercial airlines, helicopter operators, military/defense, and third-party MROs through outright purchase and exchange programs, supplemented by 24/7 AOG support and a multi-jurisdiction regulatory certification footprint.
Product overview
NAASCO is an aircraft component overhaul and repair services company offering a portfolio of proprietary technologies and repair solutions for commercial, corporate, and military aviation. The core offerings center on five main service categories: Starter Generator Repair & Overhaul (featuring the proprietary ETR-20™ and ETR-25™ Mercury Mod™ improvements with a 1,000-hour brush life guarantee), Contactors/Relays and Terminal Blocks (powered by the Sil-Met™ repair technology), Motors AC/DC Repair (ETR™ Motor Repair Solutions), Electro-Mechanical Component Repair, and LED & HID Aircraft Lighting. These services are complemented by aircraft parts supply with exchange and outright purchase programs, plus 24/7 AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency support. The company serves helicopters, turboprops, light jets, heavy jets, and military aircraft platforms.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ETR-20™ and ETR-25™ Mercury Mod™: Proprietary starter generator improvement program for aircraft applications that enhances brush life and reduces commutator wear by up to 90%.
- Sil-Met™
Products and services
- Starter Generator Repair & Overhaul
- Contactors, Relays, and Terminal Blocks Repair
- Motors AC/DC Repair
- Electro-Mechanical Component Repair
- LED & HID Aircraft Lighting
- Aircraft Parts Supply
- Military Aircraft Support
- Liebherr Aerospace DC Motor S4019 Repair Capability
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduce commutator wear by up to 90%
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use NAASCO
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
NAASCO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
NAASCO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Vertical Aviation International (VAI)coreCo-exhibiting partnership at Paris Air Show 2025. VAI (formerly HAI - Helicopter Association International) organizes the largest vertical aviation trade show. NAASCO and VAI co-exhibit at Booth G187 in the USA Pavilion.
- Ross Aviationcore22+ year preferred distribution alliance relationship. Generational family partnership started in early 2000 when Jim Leslie of NAASCO and Mark Biggs of Ross Aviation met at Helitech (now European Rotors). Ross Aviation distributes NAASCO products to aviation customers.
- Whelen Aerospace Technologies (WAT)corePreferred reseller agreement enabling NAASCO to distribute Whelen's comprehensive aircraft lighting products including aviation LED landing lights, taxi lights, anti-collision lights, and NAV lights nationally and internationally. Whelen is an FAA-approved production holder with hundreds of STCs for aircraft LED lights.
- PTB Group LimitedcorePreferred distribution alliance for ETR-20™ and ETR-25™ Mercury Mod™ starter generator improvement products. PTB Group serves as distribution partner for NAASCO's proprietary technology.
- Global Aviation & Marine Risk Management Ltd.minorPreferred distribution alliance providing aviation and marine risk management services alongside NAASCO products.
- Rotorcorp LLCcorePreferred distribution alliance for ETR-25™ Mercury Mod products specifically focused on rotorcraft applications.
- FedExcoreSince 1988 collaboration with FedEx on Boeing 727 fleet drove development of Sil-Met™ technology. FedEx partnership provided real-world validation proving repair solutions over thousands of flight hours across commercial and specialized aircraft platforms.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
NAASCO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- GE Aerospace: GE Aerospace, through its predecessor industrial solutions division (where CEO Michael Leslie previously worked) and current engine and electrical systems operations, is both a major aviation MRO provider and an OEM in adjacent categories to NAASCO's electrical accessory scope.
- Safran Electrical & Power: Safran is one of the named OEMs whose starter generators NAASCO's ETR/Mercury Mod program upgrades. As an OEM and aftermarket service provider, it is both a competitor for full component overhauls and a key supplier feeding NAASCO's upgrade pipeline.
- TransDigm Group: TransDigm owns multiple aerospace component subsidiaries with proprietary sole-source parts and aftermarket focus. Its business model — proprietary components with high-margin recurring MRO — directly mirrors NAASCO's ETR/Mercury Mod and Sil-Met positioning.
- Crane Aerospace & Electronics: Crane supplies aircraft electrical power, sensing, and utility systems and supports them through dedicated MRO. Its electrical accessory repair footprint directly overlaps NAASCO's core starter generator, relay, and contactor capabilities but at significantly larger scale.
- Triumph Group: Triumph provides aerospace MRO and proprietary aerospace components and systems, including structural, mechanical, and electromechanical products. Its integrated MRO + proprietary component approach is comparable to NAASCO's hybrid repair-plus-IP business model.
- Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell is both an OEM of starter generators, motors, and electrical accessories (referenced in NAASCO's ETR program applicability) and a major MRO provider. It competes directly for overhaul work while also feeding NAASCO's PMA and repair pipeline as an original equipment source.
Direct peers
- AAR Corp: AAR provides aviation services including component repair and overhaul, parts distribution, and supply chain management. Its component MRO and parts distribution segments are directly comparable to NAASCO's repair and exchange/exchange-pool model.
- StandardAero: StandardAero is a major independent MRO provider serving business aviation, commercial, helicopter, and military markets with engine and component overhaul services. Its component MRO scope and customer mix closely parallel NAASCO's multi-platform electrical accessory repair work.
- HEICO Corporation: HEICO is the largest independent PMA parts manufacturer and aerospace MRO provider in the U.S. Its Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) business and repair services overlap directly with NAASCO's PMA manufacturing, electrical accessory repair, and parts distribution model.
Regional players
- Lufthansa Technik: Lufthansa Technik is one of the world's largest MRO providers with extensive component repair capabilities across commercial and business aircraft. Although headquartered in Europe, it competes for the same component MRO budgets that NAASCO addresses for European and international operators.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
NAASCO social profiles
Digital presenceNAASCO compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
NAASCO financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
NAASCO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
NAASCO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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NAASCO M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about NAASCO
What does NAASCO do?
NAASCO is an FAA Part 145 certified aircraft repair station that overhauls and repairs electrical and electromechanical aircraft components, including starter generators, contactors, relays, terminal blocks, AC/DC motors, and LED/HID lighting. It supports commercial airlines, helicopter operators, military/defense, and third-party MROs through outright purchase and exchange programs, supplemented by 24/7 AOG support and a multi-jurisdiction regulatory certification footprint.
Is NAASCO a public or private company?
NAASCO is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was NAASCO founded?
NAASCO was founded in 1984. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is NAASCO based?
NAASCO is headquartered in Shirley, United States, in the North America region.
How does NAASCO make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Repair and Overhaul Services are the primary driver. The others are parts Sales and Distribution, outright Purchase and Exchange Program and PMA Manufacturing and Engineering.
Who are NAASCO's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are GE Aerospace, Safran Electrical & Power, TransDigm Group, Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Triumph Group and Honeywell Aerospace. Direct peers are AAR Corp, StandardAero and HEICO Corporation. Lufthansa Technik is listed as a regional player.
Does NAASCO have an API?
No public API is recorded for NAASCO.
What industry is NAASCO in?
NAASCO's product category is Aviation MRO Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABALAJ, NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation). Its NAICS code is 336413 and its SIC code is 3720.