What Commercial Jet does

Commercial Jet is a privately held, fully integrated FAA Part 145 and EASA-certified aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services provider headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a second major operations facility in Dothan, Alabama. The company delivers a comprehensive service stack across heavy maintenance, line maintenance, aircraft modifications, freighter conversions, painting, AOG (Aircraft on Ground) support, and parking/storage, supported by 501-1,000 employees and approximately 400,000 square feet of ramp and hangar infrastructure at the Dothan site. Its core customer base includes commercial airlines, cargo/freight operators, regional carriers transiting Miami International Airport, and special-mission clients (e.g., firefighting, government), with named engagements involving DHL, Southern Air, Aeronaves T.S.M, Nauru Airlines, Blue Bird, and Neptune Aviation Services.

The company's revenue model is professional-services based: work is quoted per aircraft per scope (heavy checks, conversions, modifications, paint, AOG response), with no publicly disclosed pricing. Commercial Jet's strategic moat centers on its authorized conversion-center relationship with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) under which it has completed hundreds of passenger-to-freighter conversions, dual FAA/EASA regulatory authorization, and a 737MAX certification received in May 2024. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, supplemented by participation in four major 2025 industry events (MRO Latin America, ISTAT Americas, MRO Americas, Cargo Facts Symposium); the company does not operate a self-serve or digital channel. Recent strategic activity, including an A319 airtanker conversion for Neptune Aviation (2026) and adoption of 8tree DentCHECK inspection technology (July 2025), points toward measured vertical and capability expansion rather than aggressive scaling.

Name

Commercial Jet

Legal name

Commercial Jet

Website

https://commercialjet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Commercial Jet is a privately held, FAA Part 145 and EASA-certified aircraft MRO provider headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a 400,000 sq ft facility in Dothan, Alabama, serving commercial airlines, cargo operators, and special-mission clients through heavy maintenance, line maintenance, freighter conversions, modifications, paint, AOG support, and parking services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Airframe MRO (Heavy Checks & Structural) (IMABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Modifications, STC & Retrofit Integration (IMABALAM), Airframe Maintenance & Structural Repair (Line/Base) (TLAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Aircraft maintenance services
• MRO services
• Freighter conversions
• Aircraft modifications
• Line maintenance support

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Maintenance Services: Provides comprehensive heavy maintenance services for Boeing, Airbus, and Bombardier/MHI-RJ aircraft including OEM maintenance checks, aging aircraft programs, structural repairs, and corrosion control.
2. Aircraft Modifications and Freighter Conversions: Authorized conversion center for AEI performing passenger-to-freighter conversions, interior reconfigurations, avionics upgrades, winglet installations, hush kit installations, and VIP modifications. Revenue generated from modification labor and parts.
3. Line Maintenance Services: 24/7/365 line maintenance including avionics troubleshooting, overnight checks, defect rectification, LRU replacement, tire changes, and A checks at Miami International Airport.
4. Aircraft Painting Services: Full aircraft paint and strip capabilities for narrow, wide, and regional aircraft including complex liveries for major customers.
5. AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Support: Around-the-clock AOG support services providing materials, tools, and skilled support teams for rapid deployment to customer locations.
6. Aircraft Parking and Storage: Flexible parking and storage services at Dothan, Alabama MRO facility with large ramp space, suitable for temporary aircraft parking and storage needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Commercial Jet is a Part 145 aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) service provider offering heavy maintenance, line maintenance, aircraft modifications, freighter conversions, paint, AOG (Aircraft on Ground) support, and parking/storage services for commercial aircraft. The company operates from facilities in Miami, Florida (line maintenance at Miami International Airport) and Dothan, Alabama (heavy maintenance, modifications, freighter conversions, paint, and storage), and holds both FAA and EASA certifications.

Product overview

Commercial Jet is an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) service provider offering a comprehensive suite of aviation maintenance and modification services. The company operates as a unified service platform consisting of Heavy Maintenance, Line Maintenance, Modifications, Paint, AOG Support, and Parking & Storage services. As an authorized conversion center for Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI), Commercial Jet specializes in freighter conversions, converting hundreds of passenger aircraft to freighters. The company services a wide variety of commercial aircraft including Boeing (B717, B727, B737, B757, B767, MD80/90, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10/MD-11), Airbus (A318, A319, A320, A321), and Bombardier (CRJ-200) platforms. Services are delivered through facilities in Miami, Florida and Dothan, Alabama.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heavy Maintenance Comprehensive heavy maintenance services for Boeing, Airbus, and Bombardier/MHI-RJ series aircraft including OEM maintenance checks, aging aircraft programs, structural repairs, freighter conversions, and interior modifications. Targeted at commercial airlines and cargo operators requiring scheduled and unscheduled heavy maintenance checks.
• Line Maintenance 24/7/365 line maintenance services including avionics troubleshooting and repair, overnight and layover checks, defect rectification, LRU replacement, tire changes, and A checks delivered at Miami International Airport. Targeted at regional and international carriers requiring quick-turn maintenance at a major hub.
• Modifications Aircraft modification services including interior reconfiguration and refurbishment, flight deck and fleet standardization, avionics upgrades and retrofits, auxiliary fuel tank installations, hush kit installations, winglet installations, aircraft re-engine, and VIP modifications. Targeted at commercial airlines and aircraft operators requiring fleet upgrades and customization.
• Freighter Conversions Authorized conversion center for Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) performing passenger-to-freighter conversions including B737-400, B737-300SF, CRJ200 SF, and other aircraft types. Targeted at cargo operators and freight companies seeking to expand freighter fleets.
• Paint Full aircraft paint and strip capabilities in a dedicated state-of-the-art paint facility handling aircraft up to mid-widebody size for all types of liveries. Targeted at commercial airlines and operators requiring aircraft repainting.
• AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Support Around-the-clock AOG support providing materials, tools, and a flexible skilled support team available to respond immediately to return aircraft to service. Targeted at any aircraft operator facing grounded aircraft situations requiring rapid technical deployment.
• Parking and Storage Flexible aircraft parking and storage solutions at the Dothan, Alabama MRO facility with large ramp space suitable for temporary parking and storage needs. Targeted at airlines and operators needing aircraft parking during fleet adjustments or transitions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400th freighter conversion milestone achieved for AEI
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neptune Aviation ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Neptune Aviation Services selected Commercial Jet's Dothan, Alabama facility for conversion of its first Airbus A319 into a next-generation wildland firefighting airtanker. The 18-month conversion will boost retardant capacity from 3,000 gallons (BAe 146 fleet) to at least 4,500 gallons. This represents a significant customer relationship where Commercial Jet provides conversion services for specialized government/air tanker applications.
• Miami Dade CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2018Commercial Jet joined Miami Dade College to launch an Apprenticeship Program, supporting workforce development in the aviation maintenance industry and creating a pipeline of trained technicians.
• Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial Jet is an authorized conversion center for Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI). During this high-value business relationship, Commercial Jet has modified and converted hundreds of passenger aircraft to freighters for AEI customers. This long-standing partnership positions Commercial Jet as a leading provider of heavy aircraft modifications and freighter conversions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boeing Global Services: Aftermarket services arm of Boeing offering heavy maintenance, modifications, and fleet support. Overlaps with Commercial Jet's heavy maintenance and modification work but operates as a much larger OEM-aligned incumbent.
• ST Engineering: Asia-based aerospace group with extensive MRO and passenger-to-freighter conversion capability. Directly comparable to Commercial Jet in freighter conversion work and competes for global conversion customers alongside AEI-authorized centers.
• Lufthansa Technik: Global aviation MRO giant serving commercial, business, and government aviation with extensive heavy maintenance, modifications, and component MRO. Overlaps with Commercial Jet in airframe services but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• StandardAero: Global aviation MRO provider with engine, airframe, and component services. Comparable to Commercial Jet as a multi-service MRO serving commercial operators across heavy maintenance and modifications, with overlapping customer base in cargo and regional aviation.
• HAECO Americas: Heavy maintenance and modification provider at multiple U.S. locations serving Boeing, Airbus, and other platforms. Comparable to Commercial Jet in airframe MRO, freighter conversion capability, and FAA-certified Part 145 service delivery.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Bedek Aviation Group: Major provider of passenger-to-freighter conversions and heavy aircraft modifications globally. Most directly comparable to Commercial Jet's freighter conversion business and competes for OEM-authorized conversion programs.
• AAR Corp: U.S.-based aviation services provider offering heavy maintenance, modifications, and component services to commercial and government operators. Highly comparable to Commercial Jet in service mix (MRO + parts) and customer profile (airlines, cargo operators, government).
• Flightstar Aircraft Services: U.S.-based Part 145 MRO providing heavy maintenance, line maintenance, modifications, and painting at Champaign, IL. Comparable scale and service portfolio overlap with Commercial Jet, particularly in airframe heavy checks and modifications.

Others

• Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI): Design holder and licensor of commercial freighter conversion programs and Commercial Jet's core strategic partner. While AEI designs conversions and Commercial Jet installs them, AEI also operates its own conversion execution at other centers, making it a partial peer and core partner.
• Air Transport Services Group (ATSG): U.S. cargo operator and lessor. While not a direct MRO peer, ATSG is a known customer in the passenger-to-freighter conversion value chain and overlaps with Commercial Jet's cargo customer ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CommercialJet

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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