What JDA Aviation Technology Solutions does

JDA Aviation Technology Solutions is a privately held aviation consulting firm established in 1994 and headquartered in Olney, Maryland. The firm delivers specialized advisory services spanning FAA air operator certification (Parts 121, 125, 129, 135), Part 145 repair station certification, Safety Management System (SMS) implementation, aviation security (AVSEC), obstruction evaluation under Part 77, product certification (TC/STC/PMA/TSOA), and emerging eVTOL/AAM/UAS regulatory support. Its clients include U.S. and international air carriers, repair stations, airports, civil aviation authorities, construction developers, renewable energy providers, advanced air mobility manufacturers, and aviation attorneys.

The firm's core technology consists of proprietary methodologies for navigating the FAA's five-phase certification process, the Safety Assurance System (SAS) Element Design Data Collection Tools (DCTs), and SMS gap analysis frameworks, supported by staff described as former career FAA, NTSB, and industry experts with collective aviation experience exceeding 3,000 years. JDA states it is the only organization that also instructs FAA Aviation Inspectors at the national FAA Academy in SAS topics. Supporting assets include the JDA Journal (a daily aviation commentary publication running since 2009) and a training business combining classroom instruction with online e-learning delivered through a partnership with Butterfly Training.

JDA operates a project-based professional services model with quote-based pricing and no publicly disclosed rate cards. Revenue is generated through customized consulting engagements sold directly to enterprise clients via phone, email, and website inquiry, supplemented by training fees and content-driven inbound demand. The firm is independently owned, with Mike Rioux serving as Chief Operating Officer and Sandy Murdock (former FAA Chief Counsel and Deputy Administrator) heading the JDA Journal. No institutional investors, parent companies, subsidiaries, or funding rounds are disclosed in the source material.

Name

JDA Aviation Technology Solutions

Legal name

JDA Aviation Technology Solutions

Website

https://jdasolutions.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JDA Aviation Technology Solutions is a privately held Olney, Maryland-based aviation consulting firm founded in 1994 that delivers FAA certification, regulatory compliance, and safety management services to air carriers, repair stations, airports, civil aviation authorities, and emerging eVTOL/UAS operators in the U.S. and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Consulting Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maintenance Planning, CAMO & Technical Records/Continuing Airworthiness (TLAKAJAJ), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ), Emerging Aviation Maintenance (UAS/Drone, eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility) (EDAOAFAO)

Keywords

• Aviation consulting services
• FAA certification support
• Aviation regulatory compliance
• Safety management systems
• Aviation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Olney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: JDA provides specialized aviation consulting services including FAA certification support, regulatory compliance consulting, safety management system implementation, and training. Services are delivered by former FAA, NTSB, and industry experts. Revenue is generated through project-based consulting engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JDA Aviation Technology Solutions provides specialized aviation consulting services focused on FAA certification, regulatory compliance, and safety management for air carriers, repair stations, airports, civil aviation authorities, and emerging eVTOL/UAS operators. The firm delivers project-based advisory, training, and subject matter expert services through a team of former FAA, NTSB, and TSA officials, supporting clients through the FAA five-phase certification process and ongoing compliance.

Product overview

JDA Aviation Technology Solutions is a consulting services firm established in 1994 offering a comprehensive portfolio of aviation advisory services rather than a unified software product or platform. The firm's services span FAA and international air carrier certification (Parts 121, 125, 129, 135, 137, 141, 142, 145, 147), repair station certification, safety management systems, aviation security, obstruction evaluation, and emerging areas like eVTOL/AAM/UAS certification. Core service offerings include Airport Services, Aviation Security, Certificated Air Carriers, Civil Aviation Authorities, New Applicant Air Carriers, Part 145 Repair Station Certification, Obstruction Evaluation and Airspace Analysis, Products and Technology Certification (TC/STC/PMA/TSOA), International Air Carriers with IOSA support, SMS Implementation, JDA Training (classroom and e-Learning via Butterfly Training partnership), Subject Matter Expert consulting, eVTOL/AAM/UAS services, and Document Translation. The company also publishes the JDA Journal, a daily aviation safety publication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airport Services Airport certification, safety, and inspection services including airport noise impact assessment and procedural recommendations to alleviate noise effects on neighboring communities, delivered to commercial and general aviation airports.
• Aviation Security Services Comprehensive AVSEC solutions and training for Part 121, 129, and 135 operators, delivered by former TSA senior managers to support aviation security compliance.
• Certificated Air Carriers Services Assistance for existing air carriers with adding new aircraft types to OpSpecs and streamlining regulatory requirements to meet FAA compliance more efficiently.
• Civil Aviation Authorities Services Assessments of regulations, policies, programs, processes, and documentation for civil aviation authorities, including recommendations for improvements and preparation or revision of aviation regulations, policy manuals, and technical documentation.
• New Applicant Air Carriers Services Guidance for new applicant air carriers through the FAA 5-Phase Air Operator Certificate (AOC) process, including application preparation, manual development, SMS implementation, AVSEC requirements, and DOT Economic Authority.
• Part 145 Repair Station Certification Services Comprehensive support for obtaining and maintaining 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station Certificates for US and international repair stations, including the FAA 5-phase certification process, SAS audits, EASA Part 145 dual certifications, BASA/MIP compliance, and manual system updates.
• Obstruction Evaluation and Airspace Analysis Services FAA Obstruction Evaluation and Part 77 analysis services including FAA Form 7460-1 preparation, airspace compliance assessment, and navigation aid impact evaluation for developers and renewable energy providers.
• Products and Technology Certification Services Assistance with aircraft and product Type Certificate (TC), Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), and Technical Standard Order Authorization (TSOA) certification processes.
• Part 129 International Air Carrier Services FAA Part 129 authority assistance including DOT economic authority, OpSpecs preparation, TSA Security Program, and US representative services for international air carriers.
• IOSA Audit Preparation Services IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) preparatory services including readiness assessments, pre-audits, corrective action plans, and operational manual compliance reviews for international air carriers.
• Safety Management System (SMS) Services SMS implementation, training, gap analysis, and safety cultural assessments per 14 CFR Part 5 for air carriers and Part 145 repair stations.
• JDA Training Classroom and e-learning training courses for air carriers, corporate operators, airports, regulatory authorities, and repair stations covering AQP, Airport SMS, CASS, Continued Operational Safety, SMS, and Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP).
• Subject Matter Expert Services Expert consulting in operations, safety, maintenance, engineering, and regulatory compliance with expert witness support for aviation legal professionals.
• eVTOL, AAM and UAS Services Consulting services for electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators and manufacturers including certification support and operational authorization.
• Document Translation Services Aviation document translation services for regulatory and operational documentation.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Butterfly TrainingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJDA partnered with Butterfly Training to provide easy access to online e-learning courses covering Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP), FAA, ICAO, IATA, US DOT, and Canadian TDG compliances. The partnership enables JDA to offer both classroom and online training options to air carrier operators, corporate operators, airports, regulatory authorities, and repair stations. Butterfly Training provides the e-learning platform while JDA provides aviation expertise and course content.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance: Boutique firm specializing in SMS implementation, flight operational quality assurance (FOQA), and aviation safety consulting—directly overlapping with JDA's SMS, AQP, and CASS service lines for Part 135/121 operators.
• Aviation Safety Alliance: Specialized aviation safety and certification consultancy supporting Part 121/135 operators and repair stations, comparable niche to JDA's regulatory compliance and SMS practice.
• Conklin & de Decker: Long-established boutique consultancy providing aviation operating cost data, fleet planning, and regulatory advisory. Comparable to JDA as a focused aviation advisory firm serving operators with high domain specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Oliver Wyman (Aviation Practice): Global management consultancy with a substantial aviation industry practice covering airlines, MROs, and airports. Competes with JDA on larger enterprise regulatory and strategy engagements while offering wider service breadth.
• ICF International (Aviation): Large advisory firm with an aviation division providing regulatory, safety, and environmental consulting to FAA, airlines, and airports—overlaps with JDA on FAA-facing regulatory and noise/airspace work.
• Deloitte (Aviation & Aerospace): Big Four advisory with a global aviation practice covering airlines, MROs, and aerospace manufacturers. Competes with JDA on enterprise regulatory transformation, MRO certification, and Part 129 advisory work.
• Booz Allen Hamilton (Aerospace): Major government and aerospace consultancy supporting FAA, NASA, and aviation clients with regulatory, safety, and engineering services. Comparable to JDA's civil aviation authorities practice at greater scale.

Emerging players

• Aviation Management Consulting Group: Small advisory firm providing Part 135/145 certification, SMS, and aviation safety support to new entrant operators—closely aligned with JDA's "new applicant air carrier" service line.
• Eclipse Aviation Consulting: Boutique advisory supporting eVTOL/AAM and UAS companies with FAA Part 145, Part 135, and type certification—a directly overlapping emerging-mobility practice with JDA's UAM/UAS service.

Others

• Pillsbury Law (Aviation Practice): Aviation-focused law firm providing regulatory counsel to Part 121/135/145 operators and emerging eVTOL/UAS clients. Comparable to JDA's regulatory expertise boundary though delivered through legal rather than consulting engagement model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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