What Pem-Air does

Pem-Air is an independent, privately held aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) provider founded in 1980 in Florida, structured across three legal entities: Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services LLC (engine MRO), Pem-Air LLC (component services), and Pem-Air Engine Lease LLC (engine leasing and trading). The company's core offering is full-scope turbine engine MRO and performance restoration for 13+ commercial engine families spanning legacy and next-generation platforms, including CFM56, LEAP, CF6, CF34, GE90, V2500, JT9D, JT3D/TF33, PW2000, PW4000, RB211, Trent 700/800, and GP7200. Adjacent service lines include FAA Part 145 Unlimited Class 1/2/3 component repair (1,100+ capabilities across fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, oil, and electromechanical systems), engine leasing and trading (wet/dry leases, green-time leasing, pooling, sales/leasebacks), aircraft storage, teardown, and Return-To-Service, and 24/7/365 field and AOG support worldwide. Operational infrastructure centers on a new 80,000 sq. ft. engine MRO facility in Brooksville, FL (opened April 2024, 20+ engine bays expandable to 35, with GE90 and Trent 800 capability) and the original Davie, FL component services site with 25 test stands. A dedicated GE-powered 767 aircraft supports on-wing Maximum Power Assurance (MPA) testing in the field.

The company serves a horizontal customer base of 50+ airlines, operators, lessors, cargo carriers, passenger-to-cargo conversion companies, and Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA) operators across 20+ countries, with a deliberate focus on small and mid-sized operators that lack OEM leverage and dedicated powerplant engineering teams. Revenue is generated through professional services engagements (Time-and-Material contracts and Power-By-the-Hour / maintenance per flight hour programs) plus engine leasing and trading. Go-to-market is field sales-driven, anchored by an active tradeshow presence at major global MRO events (MRO Americas, MRO Europe, MRO Asia-Pacific, AeroEngines, ALTA CCMA, Engine Leasing Trading & Finance Americas) and supported by PR in aviation trade publications. Pem-Air holds FAA Part 145, EASA Part 145, UK CAA Part 145, Indonesia DGCA Part 145, and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, with leadership under CEO Virgil D. Pizer and COO Simon Benford, each with over 25 years of MRO industry experience. The company is founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional or private equity backing.

Name

Pem-Air

Legal name

Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services LLC

Website

https://pem-air.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pem-Air is an independent FAA/EASA-certified aviation MRO provider offering engine overhaul, component repair (1,100+ capabilities), engine leasing, and 24/7 AOG services for 50+ airlines, lessors, cargo carriers, and military operators from its Brooksville and Davie, Florida facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Engine MRO Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

SIC

Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Aircraft Engine MRO (Overhaul, Repair, Test Cell) (TLAKAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Component MRO (Avionics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical) (TLAKAJAC), Modification, Retrofit & Engineering (STC, Avionics Upgrades, Conversions) (TLAKAJAI)

Keywords

• Engine MRO services
• Aircraft component repair
• Turbine engine overhaul
• Aviation maintenance services
• Engine leasing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Davie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engine MRO Services: Full maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) and performance restoration services for commercial turbine engines including CFM56, LEAP, CF6, CF34, GE90, V2500, JT9D, JT3D/TF33, PW2000, PW4000, RB211, Trent 700/800, and GP7200 engines. Services include Time-And-Material Contracts and Maintenance per Flight Hour/Cycle Programs (Power-By-the-Hour, PBH).
2. Component Services: FAA and EASA-certified aircraft and engine accessory repair services for over 1,100 components and accessories, specializing in fuel, electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, oil, and electromechanical systems across Class 1, 2, and 3 ratings.
3. Engine Leasing and Trading: Engine leasing services including wet and dry leases with flexible short and long-term terms, engine green-time leasing, pooling and exchange arrangements, engine sales and leasebacks, remarketing, asset management, operating and financial leases, acquisitions and disposals, and forward purchases. The team has been leasing commercial jet engines for 40 years.
4. Field and AOG Services: On-wing support and field maintenance services including aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support available 24/7/365 worldwide, with rapid response team deployment to any location to address critical engine issues and minimize operational impact.
5. Aircraft Storage, Teardown, and RTS Services: Aircraft parking, storage, Return-To-Service (RTS) maintenance, and aircraft disassembly/part-out services. Supports both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft storage with teardown and recycling services for Airbus, Boeing, and corporate fleets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pem-Air is an independent aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider performing full maintenance, repair, overhaul, and performance restoration on commercial turbine engines (CFM56, LEAP, CF6, CF34, GE90, V2500, JT9D, JT3D/TF33, PW2000, PW4000, RB211, Trent 700/800, GP7200). The company also delivers FAA/EASA-certified component and accessory repair across 1,100+ capabilities, engine leasing and trading, engine testing, field/AOG support, aircraft storage and teardown, and military/commercial derivative aircraft support.

Product overview

Pem-Air is an independent aviation MRO provider offering a unified portfolio of turbine engine and component services. The core offering centers on Engine MRO Services (covering 13+ engine families including legacy and next-gen platforms like CFM56, LEAP, GE90, Trent), complemented by Component Services (FAA/EASA Part 145 accessory repair with 1,100+ capabilities), Engine Leasing & Trading, and Aircraft Storage/Teardown/RTS Services. Additional modules include Field & AOG Services, Engine Testing, Lessor Partnership programs, and Military/Public Use Aircraft support. The company operates across two facilities: an 80,000 sq. ft. engine MRO hub in Brooksville, FL (opened 2024) and a component services facility in Davie, FL. The portfolio is designed for airlines, lessors, cargo carriers, and government operators seeking independent, flexible maintenance without OEM dependency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engine MRO Services Comprehensive jet engine maintenance, repair, overhaul, and performance restoration for legacy and current-generation commercial turbofan engines including CFM56, LEAP, GP7200, CF34, CF6, GE90, V2500, JT3D/TF33, JT9D, PW2000, PW4000, RB211, and Trent 700/800. Targeted at airlines, lessors, cargo carriers, and government operators.
• Component Services FAA and EASA-certified aircraft and engine accessory repair services under FAA Part 145 Unlimited Class 1, 2, and 3 rating covering 1,100+ component capabilities spanning fuel, electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, oil, and electromechanical systems. Targeted at commercial and military aircraft operators.
• Engine Leasing & Trading Jet engine leasing and trading services including wet and dry leases, short and long-term arrangements, engine green-time leasing, pooling and exchange, sales and leasebacks, remarketing, and asset management for mid-aged commercial jet engines. Targeted at operators and lessors needing engines during maintenance events.
• Aircraft Storage, Teardown & RTS Services Aircraft parking, storage, Return-To-Service (RTS) maintenance, and aircraft disassembly/part-out services for narrow-body and wide-body aircraft including Airbus A318-A330, Boeing 737-767 series, and corporate fleets. Targeted at airlines and lessors managing fleet transitions.
• Lessor Partnership Program Customized MRO solutions for aircraft engine lessors focused on asset value preservation, turnaround efficiency, fleet management, technical continuity across leases, back-to-birth traceability, and compliance with lease return conditions. Targeted at small and mid-sized lessors.
• Field & AOG Services On-wing support and field maintenance services including light maintenance, hospital visits, performance restoration, and 24/7/365 AOG (Aircraft-on-Ground) rapid response team deployment worldwide. Targeted at commercial and cargo operators requiring unscheduled engine support.
• Engine Testing Services On-wing Maximum Power Assurance (MPA) test runs and off-wing test cell services for verifying engine thrust capability, rotor balance, and system integrity. Targeted at airlines and lessors requiring performance validation post-overhaul.
• Military & Public Use Aircraft Support MRO support for Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA) platforms and government-operated fleets including military engine variants like F108-CF-100, TF39, F103, TF33, F117, and F139. Targeted at government and military operators.
• LEAP 1A & 1B Engine MRO Support Next-generation engine MRO and field support services for CFM International LEAP 1A and 1B engines, covering performance restoration, module-level repair, and AOG support. Targeted at operators of Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
• V2500 Full-Scope Engine MRO Full-scope MRO services for the IAE V2500 engine family including performance restoration, module-level repair, lifecycle maintenance planning, and on-wing/field support for A320ceo, MD-90, and Embraer C-390 operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8x capacity expansion with new 80,000 sq. ft. facility
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CFM InternationalcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 9 February 2026Pem-Air entered a General Support License Agreement (GSLA) with CFM International for overhaul of LEAP 1A, 1B, and 1C engines. This agreement enables Pem-Air to provide MRO and field support services for LEAP engines powering Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, expanding capabilities into next-generation engine support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Triumph Group: Aerospace MRO and component-services provider with deep accessory and component repair capabilities (Class 1/2/3 ratings analogous to Pem-Air Component Services) and OEM-adjacent relationships across engine and airframe programs.
• StandardAero: Independent, US-based engine MRO provider serving commercial, business aviation, and military operators across CFM56, LEAP, CF34, HTF, and Rolls-Royce platforms. Closest like-for-like independent competitor to Pem-Air's engine MRO business model.
• Precision Aviation Group (PAG): Independent MRO provider focused on engine accessory, component, and avionics repair for commercial and business aviation. Competes directly with Pem-Air's 1,100+ capability component services portfolio.

Regional players

• SIA Engineering Company: Asia-Pacific-based MRO with line maintenance, engine MRO partnerships, and component repair. Directly adjacent to Pem-Air's newly certified Indonesia DGCA footprint as a regional competitor and potential partner.
• Magnetic MRO: European-based MRO with engine and component maintenance services across commercial platforms. A regional peer with comparable independent positioning, primarily serving European operators that overlap with Pem-Air's EASA-cleared customer base.
• FL Technics: Lithuania-headquartered independent MRO serving Europe, Asia, and CIS operators with engine line maintenance, component MRO, and aircraft services. Comparable independent-tier positioning with strong component capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace: OEM with major component MRO and overhaul operations on auxiliary power units, environmental control systems, and avionics — analogous component MRO scope to Pem-Air's accessory business, though embedded within a much broader aerospace portfolio.
• Delta TechOps: One of the largest independent MROs in North America, providing engine MRO, component MRO, and airframe services. Competes with Pem-Air for third-party engine work and serves as the benchmark independent MRO competitor at scale.
• SR Technics: Independent component MRO and engine services provider with global reach. Comparable component-services breadth to Pem-Air's Class 1/2/3 capabilities and a meaningful competitor in the parts-and-accessories aftermarket.
• Lufthansa Technik: Global Tier-1 MRO with broad engine, component, and airline-operations services across commercial aviation. Represents a much larger, full-portfolio competitor that Pem-Air's independent positioning partially differentiates against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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