Phoenix Composite Solutions, LLC

What Phoenix Composite Solutions, LLC does

Phoenix Composite Solutions, LLC is a privately held aerospace composite manufacturing and repair company headquartered on the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda, Michigan. Founded in 2003, the company operates approximately 130,000 square feet of manufacturing space including a 13-foot by 42-foot autoclave, NADCAP-accredited clean rooms, CNC machining centers, and an in-house testing laboratory. The business is structured around two primary divisions: an FAA/EASA/CAAC-certified Repair Station (X4PR734X, 145.5623, F00100598) providing composite and bonded structure repairs for nacelles, fan cowls, thrust reversers, and engine components across CF6, CFM56, GE90, PW2000, PW4000, and V2500 platforms with an average 14-day turnaround; and an AS9100D/NADCAP-certified OEM division executing build-to-print and design-build programs for metal-to-metal bond and hybrid composite structures. The company holds approved-supplier status with Pratt & Whitney Canada and Rolls-Royce, and maintains ITAR/DDTC registration for defense work.

The company derives revenue primarily through B2B aerospace services — repair station services, OEM manufacturing contracts, and a niche test nacelle equipment product line — with go-to-market executed through direct enterprise sales via division managers. Pricing is quote-based and contract-driven, with no public pricing disclosed. Customer segments span commercial passenger airlines, cargo operators, aircraft leasing companies, component brokers, MRO providers, OEMs, and military customers. Supporting operations include the wholly-owned Phoenix Flight Services FBO subsidiary providing fueling and maintenance, and a non-destructive testing laboratory capable of laser shearography, ultrasonic, and bond testing. The company is structured as a woman-owned small business with HUB Zone qualification, led by CEO John Scanlon and President Erick Martin.

Name

Phoenix Composite Solutions, LLC

Legal name

Phoenix Composite Solutions, LLC

Website

https://phoenix-mi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Phoenix Composite Solutions is an aerospace composite manufacturing and repair company serving commercial airlines, OEMs, and military customers with FAA/EASA/CAAC-certified repair services and AS9100D-certified OEM manufacturing from its Oscoda, Michigan facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace MRO and OEM Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Composite Structures & Layup Manufacturing (IMABAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural Assemblies & Integration (Airframe Subassemblies) (IMABAEAD), Nacelles, Fairings & Aerodynamic Structures (IMABAEAE), Structural Repair, Modification & Composite Rework (Airframe) (IMABAEAH)

Keywords

• Aerospace component repair
• Composite manufacturing
• Aircraft MRO services
• Metal bonding services
• Aircraft parts manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Oscoda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. FAA/EASA/CAAC Repair Station Services: Aerospace component repair services for airlines, cargo operators, leasing companies, MRO providers, and OEMs. Average turnaround time of 14 days. Supports AOG (Aircraft on Ground) expedited repairs. Repairs over 2,000 part numbers across major commercial engine platforms.
2. OEM Manufacturing: Original Equipment Manufacturing for aircraft and engine manufacturers, military contracts. Build-to-print and design build programs for metal-to-metal bond and hybrid composite structures. Test nacelle equipment manufacturing.
3. FBO Services (Phoenix Flight Services): Full-service Fixed Base Operator providing aircraft fueling (100LL and Jet A), maintenance (A&P and IA staff), pilot services, and amenities for cargo, executive jets, charter operations, and general aviation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Phoenix Composite Solutions is an FAA/EASA/CAAC certified aerospace Repair Station and AS9100D/NADCAP accredited OEM manufacturer that repairs and produces composite and metal-bonded aircraft components. It serves commercial airlines, cargo operators, lessors, MROs, OEMs (Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce), and military customers with capabilities spanning nacelles, fan cowls, thrust reversers, flight control surfaces, engine composites, test nacelle equipment, and DER-approved alternative repairs, supported by an in-house FBO.

Product overview

Phoenix Composite Solutions, LLC is an aerospace manufacturing and repair company operating two primary divisions: Repair Station Services and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM). The Repair Station division (FAA X4PR734X, EASA 145.5623, CAAC F00100598) provides composite and bonded structure repairs for aerospace components including thrust reversers, fan cases, nacelles, and engine parts with rapid turnaround times. The OEM division holds AS9100D and NADCAP accreditations, manufacturing composite structures and assemblies for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications, including test nacelle equipment. Supporting operations include Phoenix Flight Services (FBO), in-house non-destructive testing (NDT), metal bond preparation, and a testing laboratory. The company also develops DER repairs and manufactures PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FAA Repair Station Services FAA-certified (X4PR734X), EASA-certified (145.5623), and CAAC-certified (F00100598) repair station providing composite and bonded aerospace structure repairs for commercial and military aircraft components including nacelles, fan cowls, thrust reversers, flight control surfaces, acoustic liners, oil seals, and engine-related composite components. Operates 7 days a week with average 14-day turnaround and AOG expedited service.
• Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) AS9100D and ISO:9001:2015 certified manufacturing division producing advanced composite structures and assemblies for commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, medical, and industrial customers. Includes build-to-print and design-build programs for metal-to-metal bond and hybrid composite structures, aerospace fan cases, and structural components.
• Test Nacelle Equipment

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 14-day repair turnaround time
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pratt & Whitney CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved supplier for Pratt & Whitney Canada. Maintains certified Phosphoric Acid Anodizing (PAA) line qualified to CPW 597 requirements and certified clean room qualified to CPW 249 requirements. Long-term manufacturing relationship.
• Rolls-RoycecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved supplier for Rolls-Royce aerospace manufacturer. Supports engine component manufacturing and repair programs.
• Pratt & WhitneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved supplier for Pratt & Whitney aerospace manufacturer. Supports original equipment manufacturing and repair services.
• Lufthansa PhilippinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMRO services relationship indicated through customer listing and certificate display.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• StandardAero: Independent engine and component MRO provider with composite repair and DER-equivalent capabilities across commercial engine platforms. Comparable scope on repair turnarounds and Part 145 operations.
• Nordam Group: Major independent aerospace structures and nacelle/thrust reverser MRO specialist serving the same commercial engine platforms (CFM56, PW4000, GE90) with overlapping composite and repair capabilities. Closest comparable by service mix to Phoenix's repair station division.

Broad incumbents

• AAR Corp: Independent aftermarket services company providing FAA Part 145 MRO, component repair, and parts manufacturing to commercial and government aerospace customers. Directly comparable GTM and customer overlap.
• ST Engineering: Global aerospace MRO and aerostructures provider holding EASA/FAA/CAAC approvals akin to Phoenix's regulatory stack. Comparable division-of-services model (OEM + repair) albeit at significantly larger scale.
• Lufthansa Technik: World's largest airline-affiliated MRO organization with EASA Part 145 approvals and composite repair capabilities. Comparable in regulatory scope and component-class coverage (nacelles, flight controls).
• Spirit AeroSystems: Tier-1 aerostructures manufacturer of large composite and metallic assemblies for Boeing and Airbus. Relevant comparator on composite layup, autoclave processing, and large-part manufacturing scale.
• HEICO Corporation: Large publicly traded aerospace parts and PMA component manufacturer with an extensive repair station network. Comparable in DER/PMA culture and FAA Part 145 repair focus, though at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Triumph Group: Aerospace structures, composites, and MRO provider supplying airframe subassemblies and component repair to commercial and military OEMs. Overlaps with Phoenix's OEM and repair station divisions in nacelles, flight control surfaces, and composite assemblies.

Emerging players

• Element Materials Technology: Global testing, inspection, and certification provider with aerospace NDT capabilities (shearography, ultrasonic, bond testing). Comparable to Phoenix's in-house testing lab and laser shearography NDT services.

Regional players

• SIA Engineering Company: Asia-Pacific-based aerospace MRO and component repair provider with line maintenance and engine component support. Relevant peer for Phoenix's CAAC-certified China exposure and regional MRO positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/phoenixcompositesolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phoenix-composite-solutions

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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