Aviation Parts & Trade

What Aviation Parts & Trade does

Aviation Parts & Trade Corp (APTC) is a privately held Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered at 12331 NW 7th St, Plantation, Florida, founded in 2012 by Carlos E. Ulloa. The company supplies certified aircraft parts, components, and integrated support services to commercial airlines, executive aviation operators, MRO facilities, asset managers, OEMs, and U.S. federal defense agencies. Its product surface spans seven lines: certified aircraft parts (access to 380,000+ rotable components via a global supplier network), aviation and industrial consumables, structured repair and overhaul coordination through OEM-approved and FAA/EASA-certified MRO partners, aircraft engine and APU sales including asset management, custom military and commercial connector assembly (MIL-DTL-26482, MIL-DTL-38999, firewall series) at a QPL-listed Category C facility, ground support equipment supply, and U.S.-based precision machining through its wholly-owned CDK Engineering subsidiary acquired in 2025.

APTC monetizes primarily through quote-based hardware sales on Net 30 terms, supplemented by repair management and precision machining services. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales backed by a curated channel network of global manufacturers, authorized distributors, and certified MRO partners. Quality positioning rests on a credential stack that includes ISO 9001 certification and FAA-0056B quality standards (both achieved 2025), SDVOSB status (since 2016), QPL-listed connector assembly authorization, and a Cage Code (76N15) / Duns# (018203478) registered for federal procurement. The business is family- and founder-owned, with 1-10 direct employees; scale is delivered through partner orchestration rather than headcount. Geographic expansion began in 2026 with the opening of a regional office in Uganda to serve African and select global markets. A Drone Propulsion R&D capability appears on the company's website alongside the core aviation parts and manufacturing offerings, suggesting exploration of adjacent unmanned propulsion verticals.

Name

Aviation Parts & Trade

Legal name

Aviation Parts & Trade Corp

Website

https://aptc.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aviation Parts & Trade Corp is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supplying certified aircraft parts, consumables, engines/APUs, connectors, ground support equipment, and precision machining services to commercial, executive, and defense aviation customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Parts Supply

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aviation MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAI), Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK), Component MRO (LRU/Rotables, Hydraulics, Pneumatics) (IMABALAD)

Keywords

• Aviation parts supply
• Aircraft component distribution
• MRO repair coordination
• Precision aerospace machining
• Military connector assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Plantation

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Parts and Components Sales: APTC supplies certified aircraft parts and components including rotable components, spare parts, and serviceable materials sourced through trusted global suppliers. Supports commercial, executive, military, and ground support operations with full traceability.
2. Repair and Overhaul Management Services: Structured repair and overhaul management services coordinating inspections, repairs, and return-to-service activities through a network of OEM-approved and FAA/EASA-certified MRO partners. Manages repair evaluations, quotations, lead times, and documentation.
3. Aircraft Engines and APU Sales: Supports acquisition and supply of aircraft engines and Auxiliary Power Units across commercial, executive, and special-mission platforms. Provides complete engines, modules, major components, and structured engine solutions including QEC-configured engines and engine asset management.
4. Consumables Supply: Supply of aviation and industrial consumables including fasteners, bearings, seals, washers, screws, bolts, filters, electrical components, lighting, lubricants, and other maintenance-critical items through established relationships with OEMs and authorized distributors.
5. Ground Support Equipment Supply: Supply and support of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and related components for aviation and industrial operations, including equipment used in commercial, executive, military, and special-mission environments.
6. Precision Manufacturing Services: Domestic precision machining services through CDK Engineering including CNC milling, turning, Swiss-type turning, prototype development, and low-to-medium volume production supporting aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aviation Parts & Trade Corp (APTC) supplies certified aircraft parts, consumables, engines and APUs, ground support equipment, and military/commercial connectors to commercial, executive, defense, and industrial customers. The company also coordinates repair and overhaul services through OEM-approved and FAA/EASA-certified MRO partners, and performs precision CNC and Swiss-type machining through its wholly-owned CDK Engineering subsidiary.

Product overview

Aviation Parts & Trade (APTC) operates as an integrated aerospace supply and support platform combining multiple product lines: Aircraft Parts (certified components across 380,000+ rotable items), Consumables (fasteners, bearings, seals, lubricants), Repair Services (MRO coordination through certified partners), Aircraft Engines & APU (complete engines, modules, asset management), Precision Machining (via acquired CDK Engineering subsidiary), Connectors (military and commercial connector assembly), and Ground Support Equipment. These offerings are unified under a quality management system (ISO 9001, FAA-0056B) and delivered through a network of global suppliers, MRO partners, and domestic manufacturing capabilities to serve commercial, executive, defense, and industrial customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Parts Certified aircraft parts and components sourced through trusted global suppliers for commercial, executive, military, and ground support operations, providing access to more than 380,000 rotable components with full traceability and certification.
• Consumables Aviation and industrial consumables including fasteners, bearings, seals, washers, screws, bolts, filters, electrical components, lighting, and lubricants sourced through OEMs and authorized distributors.
• Repair Services Structured repair and overhaul management services coordinating inspections, repairs, and return-to-service through a network of OEM-approved and FAA/EASA-certified MRO partners, with maintenance and calibration support for aircraft test and support equipment.
• Aircraft Engines and APU Acquisition and supply of aircraft engines and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) across commercial, executive, and special-mission platforms, including complete engines, modules, major components, and engine asset management.
• Precision Machining U.S.-based CNC and Swiss-type machining capabilities supporting repeat production, complex geometries, tight-tolerance components, and prototype and low-to-medium volume production for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications.
• Connectors Custom assembly of AERO/ELECSYS military and commercial connectors including MIL-DTL-26482, MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-83723 series, and firewall connectors with a Government-approved assembly facility on the U.S. QPL for authorized assembly distributors Category C.
• Ground Support Equipment Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and related components supplied for commercial, executive, military, and special-mission aviation and industrial operations, sourced through trusted manufacturers and authorized suppliers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 380,000+ rotable components accessible through global supplier network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 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.

• CDK EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025APTC acquired CDK Engineering, a U.S.-based precision machining company, marking a strategic move into domestic manufacturing. This partnership strengthens APTC's ability to support aerospace, defense, and industrial customers with precision-machined components and controlled production capabilities, reducing dependency on fragmented supplier chains.
• AERO/ELECSYS ConnectorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPTC partnered with AERO/ELECSYS to offer custom assembly and packaging of a complete line of military and commercial connectors including MIL-DTL-26482, MIL-DTL-38999 series, and firewall connectors. The factory is Government-approved assembly facility on the U.S. Government's QPL (Qualified Parts List) for authorized assembly distributors-Category C.
• OEM-Approved MRO PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPTC works closely with a carefully selected network of OEM-approved and FAA/EASA-certified repair facilities to coordinate inspections, repairs, and return-to-service activities for commercial, executive, military, and special-mission aircraft.
• Global Suppliers and DistributorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPTC operates through established relationships with OEMs and authorized distributors for consumables and components, providing access to an extensive catalog of approved part numbers across multiple platforms and applications.
• Lubricant and Consumables ManufacturersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPTC sources aviation and industrial lubricants and consumables from trusted manufacturers including 3M, Axalta (Crown Metro), Permacel, Polyken, LPS, A.C. Tech, DINOL, Mobil, Shell, and other OEM-approved brands.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AAR Corp: AAR is a leading aviation aftermarket services company offering parts distribution, supply chain management, MRO, and integrated aviation support — directly comparable to APTC's parts, repair coordination, and engine/APU offerings across commercial, military, and executive platforms.
• Satair: Satair (an Airbus company) is a global leader in spare parts distribution and MRO support for commercial aircraft — directly comparable to APTC's certified aircraft parts and component distribution model, though operating at materially larger scale as an OEM-affiliated incumbent.
• Barfield Inc. Barfield is an aviation MRO and parts distribution company supporting commercial, regional, business, and military operators — directly comparable to APTC's combination of parts distribution, repair coordination, and GSE/avionics-adjacent support.
• STS Aviation Group: STS Aviation Group provides aviation MRO, engineering services, and parts distribution across commercial, executive, military, and industrial platforms — a direct peer given APTC's overlapping parts distribution and OEM-approved MRO coordination offerings.
• GA Telesis: GA Telesis is a global aviation aftermarket specialist with virtually the same integrated model as APTC — aircraft teardowns, rotable component distribution, engine/APU sales and asset management, and MRO support — making it the closest publicly visible comparison for APTC's combined parts-distribution-plus-asset-recovery playbook.
• HEICO Corporation: HEICO operates aerospace parts manufacturing and distribution (FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval) plus electronic technologies — directly comparable to APTC's combination of certified aircraft parts distribution through CDK Engineering's precision machining and APTC's connector/electronic component assembly.
• Wencor Group: Wencor is a leading aerospace parts distributor and MRO provider serving commercial, business, and military aviation with consumables, rotables, and PMA parts — directly comparable to APTC's consumables-plus-rotable distribution model and ISO/regulatory certified supply.
• AJ Walter Aviation: AJ Walter Aviation is a global aircraft parts distributor and MRO support specialist focused on consumables, rotables, and component repair management for commercial, business, and military operators — directly aligned with APTC's consumables, rotable parts, and repair coordination business.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell Aerospace manufactures engines/APUs, avionics, and offers aftermarket parts, repair, and asset management — a broad incumbent that overlaps directly with APTC's engine/APU sales and asset management offerings and provides a benchmark for the addressable aerospace services market.
• TransDigm Group: TransDigm is a major aerospace components OEM and aftermarket supplier with proprietary sole-source parts across commercial and military platforms — a broad incumbent whose proprietary aerospace component catalog overlaps with APTC's precision machining and distribution focus, though at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aptc.aero
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aviation-parts-trade-corp

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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