Name

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services

Legal name

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services, Inc.

Website

https://airbornemx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services is a U.S.-based FAA-certified MRO subsidiary of ATSG providing integrated heavy and line maintenance, component repair, engineering STCs, manufacturing, material distribution, and PEMCO narrowbody passenger-to-freighter conversions for commercial and cargo operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (48819), 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

Component MRO (Avionics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical) (TLAKAJAC), Modification, Retrofit & Engineering (STC, Avionics Upgrades, Conversions) (TLAKAJAI), Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK), Airframe Maintenance & Structural Repair (Line/Base) (TLAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Aircraft MRO services
• Heavy maintenance checks
• Component repair overhaul
• Passenger-to-freighter conversions
• Aviation parts distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Maintenance Services: Major inspections, repairs, and structural modifications for both cargo and passenger aircraft performed at Wilmington and Tampa facilities with over 600,000+ sq. ft. of hangar space. Revenue generated through service contracts and time-and-materials billing.
2. Line Maintenance Services: Day-to-day flight operations support including pre-flight and post-flight checks, cabin cleaning, AOG support, and remote-site technical assistance at key hub locations. Billed per service event or through service agreements.
3. Component Repair and Overhaul (CRO): Cost-effective component repair and parts supply to aviation industry from 100,000 sq. ft. facility. Services include exchange unit availability, 24-hour AOG service, and over 11,000 component repair line items.
4. Manufacturing and Parts Production: Production of FAA PMA and STC parts, sheet metal components, machined parts, wire harnesses, and installation kits. Produces over 7,000 parts annually. Revenue from parts sales and kitting services.
5. Material Services and Parts Distribution: ASA-100 accredited supplier offering inventory management, consignment, teardowns, and domestic/international AOG parts shipping. Inventory includes more than 70,000 part numbers for avionics, hardware, accessories, and assemblies.
6. Engineering and Certification Services: Engineering support including STC development, FAA coordination via in-house DERs, parts manufacturing approval, kit manufacturing, wire harness design, damage assessment, stress analysis, and structural substantiation.
7. Training Services: Training programs for aircraft maintenance technicians covering aircraft structures apprenticeship, B767 and B757 maintenance systems classes (Gen Fams), and various aircraft subjects including engines, avionics, inspection, and troubleshooting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services provides fully integrated aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for cargo and passenger operators, including heavy maintenance checks, line maintenance, component repair and overhaul, engineering and STC development, in-house manufacturing of FAA PMA and STC parts, ASA-100 accredited material/parts distribution, aircraft maintenance technician training, and passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions through its PEMCO Conversions sub-brand.

Product overview

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services is a U.S.-based MRO provider offering a fully integrated suite of services to airlines and operators. The portfolio includes Heavy Maintenance and Line Maintenance as core maintenance services, supported by Component Repair and Overhaul (CRO), Engineering (with 100+ STCs developed), Manufacturing (producing 7,000+ parts annually), and Material Services (ASA-100 accredited with 70,000+ part numbers). Aircraft conversions are delivered through Pemco Conversions (narrowbody passenger-to-freighter specialist), while Training programs support technician development. The ADS-B In Retrofit Solution represents a new product for Boeing 757 and 767 operators. Services are delivered from FAA-certified facilities in Wilmington, Ohio (315,000 sq. ft. with 100,000 sq. ft. CRO facility) and Tampa, Florida (320,000 sq. ft.), with additional line maintenance stations at CVG and MIA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PEMCO Conversions: Market leader in narrowbody passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions, with over 135 conversions and 35 operators globally. Develops STCs and modifies aircraft including Boeing 737 series.

Products and services

• Heavy Maintenance One-stop, total-solution scheduled and unscheduled heavy maintenance for cargo and passenger aircraft including major inspections, structural repairs, airworthiness directive compliance, and modifications for A320, B717, B737, B757, B767, and MD-80 fleets, delivered at Airborne's FAA-certified Wilmington (OH) and Tampa (FL) hangars.
• Line Maintenance Day-to-day flight operations support including pre-flight and post-flight checks, cabin cleaning, AOG support, and remote-site technical assistance provided at Airline hub stations and via away maintenance teams for commercial and cargo operators.
• Component Repair and Overhaul (CRO) Cost-effective repair and overhaul of avionics, instruments, electrical components, mechanical and hydraulic accessories, wheels, and sheet metal/composite/welding components for the aviation industry from an EASA- and AS9100D-approved 100,000 sq. ft. facility, with exchange unit availability and 24-hour AOG service.
• Engineering and STC Development Engineering services including Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) development, FAA coordination via in-house DERs, parts manufacturing approval, kit manufacturing, wire harness design, damage assessment, stress analysis, and structural substantiation for Boeing 767, 757, DC-9, and DC-8 aircraft modifications and ADS-B, TCAS, EGPWS, EFB, and HF provisions.
• In-House Manufacturing and Parts Production In-house reverse engineering, precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and wire harness manufacturing producing over 7,000 FAA PMA and STC parts, sheet metal components, machined assemblies, custom wire harnesses, and installation kits annually to support heavy maintenance, engineering modifications, and cargo conversions.
• Material Services and Parts Distribution ASA-100 accredited aircraft parts supply offering inventory management, consignment, teardowns, and 24/7 domestic and international AOG parts shipping for avionics, hardware, accessories, and assemblies across more than 70,000 part numbers from a climate-controlled warehouse.
• Maintenance Training Programs Training programs for aircraft maintenance technicians covering an Aircraft Structures Apprentice Program (24-week program leading to repairman certificate), B767 and B757 Maintenance Systems Classes (Level 1 and Level 2), and various aircraft subjects including engines, avionics, inspection, and troubleshooting.
• PEMCO Narrowbody Passenger-to-Freighter Conversions (including B737-700 FlexCombi) FAA Supplemental Type Certified Boeing 737-700 Passenger-to-FlexCombi and other narrowbody passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions offering multiple configurations (passenger plus cargo, partial passenger, or full-freighter), delivered by PEMCO Conversions from Airborne's Tampa facility with over 135 conversions delivered to 35 operators globally.
• ADS-B In Retrofit Solution for Boeing 757 and 767 STC-based ADS-B In retrofit solution for Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft, integrating ACSS's TCAS 3000 surveillance platform with Innovative Aerosystems flight-deck displays to enable enhanced traffic awareness, spacing and interval management, and surface operations support for operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produces over 7,000 parts annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Acron AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Partnership for ADS-B In retrofit solution development for Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft. Acron Aviation provides operational and functional expertise supporting safe and efficient airspace and runway operations through advanced avionics solutions.
• Innovative AerosystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Partnership for ADS-B In retrofit solution development. Innovative Aerosystems delivers flexible flight deck display integration to enable ADS-B In applications across diverse aircraft configurations on Boeing 757 and 767 platforms.
• Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems (ACSS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Partnership for ADS-B In retrofit solution development. ACSS contributes proven ADS-B In applications and surveillance processing built on the TCAS 3000 platform for Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft integration.
• University of AkroncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic R&D partnership established in 2015 for Supersonic Particle Deposition (SPD) research, commonly known as cold spray technology. Phase II collaboration focuses on implementing SPD as commercially viable solution for aircraft repairs. University installed equipment including vertical mills, nitrogen generation system, and sheet metal shear in Airborne's renovated CRO facility.
• Chisholm Enterprises / Texel AirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBahrain-based Chisholm Enterprises and subsidiary Texel Air served as launch customer for PEMCO B737-700FC FlexCombi conversion program. Texel Air will operate B737-700FC from Bahrain International Airport.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AAR Corp: U.S.-listed independent aerospace services company offering aircraft MRO (heavy maintenance, line maintenance, component repair), parts distribution and integrated supply chain solutions — directly comparable to Airborne's integrated MRO+parts model and at similar scale.
• HAECO Americas: Major commercial aircraft MRO provider (formerly TIMCO) operating heavy maintenance facilities in the U.S. — Airborne's current president Mark Snook previously held management roles at TIMCO/HAECO Americas, underscoring direct operational overlap and customer set.
• StandardAero: Large independent MRO with aircraft services, component repair and engine services across commercial, business aviation and military — overlapping component MRO, line maintenance and parts distribution offerings with Airborne MX.
• GA Telesis: Integrated aerospace services firm combining component repair, parts distribution and fleet solutions — closely mirrors Airborne's CRO plus Material Services (70,000+ part numbers) verticals and competes in similar distribution channels.

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa Technik: Global MRO incumbent and part of the Lufthansa Group, providing comprehensive commercial aircraft maintenance, component services and completions — broader portfolio than Airborne but directly competes in heavy and component MRO.
• SR Technics: Swiss-headquartered global MRO provider offering line maintenance, base maintenance, component services and engine services — overlaps Airborne on commercial aircraft heavy checks and component repair at greater geographic scale.

Regional players

• Sabena Technics: France-based independent MRO providing line and base maintenance, component repair and modification services to commercial and military operators — comparable service scope to Airborne but with primary European geographic footprint.
• FL Technics: Lithuania-headquartered MRO offering line maintenance, base maintenance, component repair and engineering services for commercial aircraft — comparable service mix to Airborne but regionally focused on EMEA/CIS markets.
• Magnetic MRO: Estonia-based integrated MRO with line and base maintenance, component repair and engineering capability — comparable service breadth to Airborne, primarily serving European airline customers.

Emerging players

• Precision Aviation Group: U.S.-based aerospace component MRO focused on avionics, instruments and accessories with a growing line maintenance network — overlaps with Airborne's CRO services and parts distribution but at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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