What Aerospace Manufacturing does

Aerospace Manufacturing Inc. (AMI) is a privately held aerospace component manufacturer headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, founded in 1996 as a sister company to Aerospace Welding Minneapolis (AWI). AMI operates two business divisions: OEM Contract Manufacturing, which produces precision tubular assemblies, thin-wall weldments, engine and turbo mounts, exhaust systems, UAV components, and sub-assemblies for aircraft OEMs and defense contractors; and Commercial MRO, which provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for critical aviation components. The company holds an extensive portfolio of regulatory certifications including FAA 145 Repair Station, EASA Part-145, FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (over 400 PMAs), AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, NADCAP welding accreditation, ITAR registration, and UK CAA certification — collectively forming one of the most comprehensive certification stacks in its size class.

AMI's technical capabilities center on thin-wall welding, CNC tube bending (3/8" to 4.5" O.D. tube), 5-axis precision CNC machining (Matsuura MAM72-35V, Haas VF4 series), Mazak 6-axis laser cutting, and sheet metal fabrication. The 35,000-square-foot facility houses 20–28 TIG welding stations and equipment supporting a wide range of aerospace alloys including stainless steel, aluminum, inconel, 4130 chromoly, and titanium. Production runs under Long Term Agreements on weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadence based on OEM forecasted demand, and the company supports comprehensive published parts lists for V2500, GTCP331, and RB211-535 engine platforms.

AMI's go-to-market is sales-led and quote-based, with the sales team led by Sales Director Scott Anderson engaging directly with enterprise aerospace customers. Named customers include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Collins Aerospace, UTC Aerospace Systems, GE Aviation, Textron Aviation, Continental Motors, Lycoming, and Cirrus Design. Revenue streams span OEM contract manufacturing (hardware sales), MRO services (professional services), PMA parts sales, and DER repair engineering. Marketing channels rely on direct sales, industry association membership (Defense Sustainment Consortium, Aerospace Industries Association, NBAA, AUVSI), and nearly 30 years of accumulated reputation.

Name

Aerospace Manufacturing

Legal name

Aerospace Manufacturing Inc.

Website

https://aerospacemanufacturing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aerospace Manufacturing Inc. is a private, Eagan, Minnesota-based aerospace component manufacturer specializing in precision tubular assemblies, thin-wall welding, and CNC machining for OEM contract manufacturing and commercial MRO, serving Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and other aerospace primes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Component Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Assemblies & Integration (Airframe Subassemblies) (IMABAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

Keywords

• Aerospace component manufacturing
• Aviation welding services
• FAA certified MRO
• PMA parts manufacturing
• Aerospace contract machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Eagan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Contract Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing of aviation components including tubular weldments, engine mounts, exhaust systems, and sub-assemblies for OEM aircraft manufacturers. Production based on LTAs and forecasted demand.
2. MRO Services: Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services for commercial aviation components. Critical component maintenance and repair to keep fleets performing. FAR 145 FAA/EASA certified.
3. PMA Parts: FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts sales. AMI holds over 400 PMAs providing cost-effective FAA approved replacement materials. DER repairs also offered.
4. DER Repair Engineering: Engineering services utilizing DER (Designated Engineering Representative) repairs. Cost-effective solutions through design and development of alternative FAA approved repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aerospace Manufacturing Inc. (AMI) is an FAA- and EASA-certified aerospace component manufacturer that produces tubular components, thin-wall welded assemblies, and precision machined parts for commercial and military aircraft engines and airframes. The company operates two business lines — OEM Contract Manufacturing and Commercial MRO — supported by NADCAP-certified welding, multi-axis CNC machining, finishing/coating services, and DER repair engineering, and backed by more than 400 proprietary Parts Manufacturer Approvals (PMAs).

Product overview

Aerospace Manufacturing Inc. (AMI) operates two primary divisions: OEM Contract Manufacturing and Commercial MRO. The OEM division produces aviation components including tubular weldments, engine/turbo mounts, UAV components, exhaust systems for piston aircraft, OEM sub-assemblies, and DoD components. The MRO division provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for critical aviation components. AMI also offers specialized capabilities including Nadcap-certified welding, CNC tube bending, precision CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, finishing/coatings, tubular assemblies, and engineering/R&D services. The company maintains extensive parts lists for V2500, GTCP331, and RB211-535 engines. Founded in 1996 as a sister company to Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, AMI is headquartered in Eagan, MN.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OEM Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing service that produces OEM-certified aerospace components and assemblies for commercial and military aviation customers, backed by AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, NADCAP, and ITAR certifications. Targeted at aerospace OEMs and Tier-1 integrators that need low- to mid-volume, high-mix production of difficult tubular and welded parts.
• Commercial MRO (Repair Station) Services Certified aircraft component repair services delivered under FAA 145, EASA Part-145, and UK CAA repair station approvals, including DER-approved repairs and proprietary PMA parts. Targeted at commercial MRO operators, airlines, and engine lessors on V2500, GTCP331, and RB211-535 platforms.
• Engine and Turbo Mounts Manufactured engine and turbo mounts sold as OEM components to aerospace engine and airframe customers. Designed for commercial and military aircraft engine installations.
• Exhaust Systems for Piston Aircraft Manufactured exhaust systems for piston-engine general aviation aircraft, sold to OEMs and the MRO aftermarket. Designed for piston-engine airframes using engines such as Continental and Lycoming powerplants.
• UAV Components Precision components and welded assemblies produced for UAV and drone manufacturers, leveraging AMI's NADCAP welding and precision machining capabilities. Targeted at commercial and defense UAV platforms that require aerospace-grade quality at lower production volumes.
• DoD Components and Assemblies ITAR-controlled aerospace components and assemblies manufactured for U.S. DoD programs and prime defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, with full AS9100D/NADCAP compliance and traceability documentation.
• Assembled Components for OEM Aircraft Finished assemblies delivered to aircraft OEMs as build-to-print or build-to-spec components, integrating AMI's welding, machining, and finishing capabilities into higher-level OEM assemblies.
• Commercial Jet Engine Components Manufactured components for commercial jet engines, including OEM and proprietary FAA PMA parts for V2500 and RB211-535 platforms, sold to engine OEMs, MROs, and airlines.
• V2500 Parts List (PMA Parts) Proprietary FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts catalog for the IAE V2500 commercial jet engine, offered to airlines, MROs, and distributors as a lower-cost alternative to OEM parts.
• GTCP331 Series APUs Parts List (PMA Parts) Proprietary FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts catalog for the Honeywell GTCP331 series auxiliary power units (APUs), offered to airlines and MROs as alternatives to OEM APU parts.
• RB211-535 Parts List (PMA Parts) Proprietary FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts catalog for the Rolls-Royce RB211-535 commercial jet engine, offered to airlines, MROs, and engine lessors as alternatives to OEM parts.
• Non-Aviation Components Precision manufactured components and assemblies for non-aviation applications, leveraging AMI's welding, machining, and finishing capabilities outside the aerospace vertical for industrial customers.
• Engineering / R&D Services Engineering and research-and-development services supporting OEM and MRO customers, including manufacturability analysis, process development, and prototype fabrication. Targeted at aerospace customers needing engineering support alongside manufacturing.
• DER Repair Engineering Designated Engineering Representative (DER) repair engineering services that develop FAA- and EASA-acceptable repair schemes for in-service aerospace components, enabling MRO operators to obtain airworthiness approval for repairs performed by AMI's FAA 145 / EASA Part-145 / UK CAA repair station.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% quality reliability rating
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aerospace Welding Minneapolis (AWI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996AMI was founded in 1996 as a 'sister company' to Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, an FAA certified repair station that has become the world's largest repair station for piston and turboprop aircraft exhausts and engine mounts. Combined operations are located in Eagan, MN. AWI focuses on exhausts and engine mounts while AMI handles OEM contract manufacturing.
• Various Licensing PartnerscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAMI holds over 400 PMAs and several licensing agreements with key customers for manufacturing FAA-approved replacement parts and components.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Triumph Group: Aerospace structures, systems, and MRO provider with overlapping capabilities in mechanical components and tubular assemblies for commercial and defense platforms. Highly comparable to AMI's OEM contract manufacturing and MRO model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Ducommun Incorporated: Aerospace structural assemblies, electronic systems, and precision-machined components supplier serving commercial and defense OEMs. Comparable business model to AMI in fabricated metal and structural components for major primes.
• Magellan Aerospace: Aerospace structures, engine components, and MRO services for commercial and military platforms. Comparable to AMI in tubular assemblies, weldments, and engine component manufacturing, including PMA-equivalent capabilities.
• Senior plc: Aerospace and industrial components manufacturer with fluid conveyance, structural, and MRO product lines. Directly comparable to AMI's tubular assemblies and precision aerospace components business.
• HEICO Corporation: Largest independent aftermarket aerospace parts provider with extensive FAA PMA portfolio and MRO services. Closest analog to AMI's 400+ PMA franchise and DER repair business model, though much larger.
• AAR Corp: Aerospace aftermarket services and parts supplier providing component MRO and OEM-equivalent parts to commercial and defense operators. Comparable to AMI's PMA and MRO business, with greater scale and broader platform coverage.
• Kaman Aerospace: Aerospace components, structures, and MRO provider serving commercial and military customers. Comparable to AMI in precision component manufacturing and MRO services with similar mid-tier positioning in the supply chain.

Broad incumbents

• Howmet Aerospace: Tier 1 supplier of aerospace engine components, airframe structures, and fastening systems. Broader incumbent that overlaps with AMI's engine and airframe component work but operates at much larger scale across more programs.
• TransDigm Group: Aerospace components and subsystems holding company that acquires niche suppliers. Adjacent incumbent relevant to AMI's position as a specialized aerospace component niche player that could be a future roll-up candidate.
• Precision Castparts (PCC): Berkshire Hathaway-owned Tier 1 supplier of aerospace castings, airframe, and engine components. Broad incumbent in the same aerospace component ecosystem where AMI operates, though at vastly larger scale and scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/awiwelding
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChjfgq_E3WWKOkCk6W-q9GA
• Facebookfacebook.com/aerospacewelding
• LinkedInca.linkedin.com/company/aerospace-welding

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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