McCreery Aviation Company

Name

McCreery Aviation Company

Legal name

McCreery Aviation Company

Website

https://mccreeryaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Aviation Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Jet Charter (Midsize/Super-Midsize/Heavy Jet) (TLAFABAB), Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ), Emergency, Evacuation & Repatriation Charter Operators (THABADAH)

Keywords

• General aviation services
• Aircraft maintenance
• Flight training
• Air charter
• FBO services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mcallen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Sales: New and used aircraft sales including Aviat Husky (primary brand), Cessna, Cirrus, and Piper aircraft. Also offers brokered aircraft services and aircraft appraisals.
2. Maintenance & Avionics Services: Aircraft maintenance and avionics installation/repair services as an authorized service center for multiple manufacturers (Pilatus, Aviat, Cirrus, Cessna, Beechcraft, Piper). FAA Repair Station HLFR716E certified.
3. Aircraft Parts Sales: Aircraft parts sales including Aviat, Cirrus, Cessna, Beechcraft authorized parts. Worldwide computerized parts locating service. TCM and Lycoming parts dealer.
4. Air Charter & Air Ambulance: Air charter service operating Cessna 421C twin-engine pressurized aircraft for up to 6 passengers. Also provides air ambulance services. 24-hour availability for U.S. and Mexico operations.
5. Flight Academy & Training: Flight training using Cessna Flight Training System Curriculum. Offers discovery flights, private pilot, instrument rating, commercial training. Also PSI FAA testing center.
6. FBO Services: Fixed Base Operator services including fuel (AvFuel dealer), hangar storage, ramp services, pilot facilities, crew cars, and ground support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Full-service general aviation center operating at McAllen Miller International Airport in McAllen, Texas, providing aircraft sales (new and used), maintenance and avionics services, aircraft parts sales, on-demand air charter, flight academy pilot training, and FBO services to pilots and aircraft owners.

Product overview

McCreery Aviation Company is a full-service general aviation center in McAllen, Texas, offering six integrated service lines: Aircraft Sales (new and used aircraft, brokered services, and appraisals); Maintenance & Avionics Services (FAA-certified repair station providing factory-authorized service for multiple manufacturers including Cessna, Beechcraft, Piper, Pilatus, Cirrus, and Aviat); Aircraft Parts Sales (authorized parts dealer for major manufacturers with extensive inventory and AOG service); Air Charter Service (Cessna 421C twin-engine aircraft for passenger transport and air ambulance); Flight Academy (Cessna-based flight training with FAA-approved curriculum and flight simulator); and FBO Services (fuel, hangar, and pilot facilities at McAllen International Airport). The company serves the general aviation community with a focus on Aviat Husky aircraft, Cessna piston aircraft, and various other general aviation makes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Sales
• Maintenance & Avionics Services
• Aircraft Parts Sales
• Air Charter Service
• Flight Academy
• FBO Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ years in business

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aviat AircraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Aviat Husky aircraft sales dealer with exclusive Texas territory for new aircraft sales. Also authorized Aviat Husky Service Center and Aviat Authorized Parts Dealer.
• Cessna Aircraft (Textron Aviation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCessna Piston Service Center and Cessna + Beechcraft Authorized Parts Dealer. Cessna Pilot Center for flight training. Also offers Cessna aircraft for sale.
• Cirrus AircraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCirrus Service Center and Cirrus Authorized Parts Dealer. Offers Cirrus aircraft for sale including SR20 and SR22 models.
• Pilatus AircraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPilatus Satellite Service Center providing maintenance support for Pilatus aircraft in the region.
• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationAvionics installations and upgrades using Garmin products including G500 TXi, GNS 430W, GTN 750Xi, GTX transponders, GFC autopilots, and other Garmin aviation electronics.
• AvFuelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvFuel Fuel Dealer offering 100LL and Jet fuel at competitive prices with volume discounts. Also participates in AvTrip Pilot Rewards program.
• Piper AircraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPiper Maintenance Center providing authorized maintenance services for Piper aircraft. Also offers Piper parts and aircraft for sale.
• Beechcraft (Textron Aviation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeechcraft Piston Service Center and Cessna + Beechcraft Authorized Parts Dealer providing maintenance and parts for Beechcraft piston aircraft.
• LycomingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTCM & Lycoming Parts Dealer providing engine parts for Lycoming-powered aircraft.
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)coreOthersFAA Repair Station HLFR716E certified for aircraft maintenance and repair. Also offers FAA-authorized training and PSI FAA Testing Center for pilot certification.
• Mexico AFACcoreOthersMexico AFAC Certified Service Center, Certificate Number: CO-108/15, authorized to provide aircraft maintenance services for Mexican-registered aircraft.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FlightSafety International: Major aviation training organization providing simulator-based pilot and maintenance technician training; comparable because McCreery's CAT III simulator and FAA testing services compete in the same pilot training and certification space.
• Atlantic Aviation: Largest U.S. FBO network with more than 100 locations offering fuel, hangar, maintenance, and amenities; comparable because it offers the same FBO services as McCreery but at national scale across broader aircraft segments.
• Million Air: Premium FBO chain with nationwide locations providing fuel, hangar, and concierge services; comparable as a direct competitor in FBO services at regional airports.
• ATP Flight School: Largest U.S. flight training network operating a structured multi-aircraft curriculum; comparable because McCreery's Flight Academy competes for the same student pilot segment with similar Cessna-based training.
• Signature Flight Support: Global FBO network providing fuel, handling, maintenance, and crew/passenger services at hundreds of airports; comparable core FBO offering but at much larger scale and broader geography.

Direct peers

• Ross Aviation: Regional FBO platform operating multiple fixed base operators with fuel, hangar, and line services; comparable as a multi-site independent FBO competing in similar general aviation markets.
• Modern Aviation: Multi-site FBO platform offering fuel, hangar, maintenance, and line services at regional U.S. airports; comparable as a multi-service FBO operator competing for similar general aviation customers and pilot traffic.
• Banyan Air Service: Independent, family-influenced full-service FBO at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport offering maintenance, avionics, parts, charter, flight training, and aircraft sales — directly comparable as an independent multi-service FBO with manufacturer authorizations.
• TAC Air: Regional FBO chain providing fuel, hangar, maintenance, and pilot services at airports across the central and southeastern U.S.; directly comparable full-service FBO targeting general aviation customers.
• FlightLevel Aviation: FBO platform providing fuel, maintenance, hangar, and pilot services at multiple regional airports; comparable multi-service FBO model targeting general aviation operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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