Aeroforce Logistics

What Aeroforce Logistics does

Aeroforce Logistics, LLC is a privately-held aerospace and defense aftermarket parts stocking distributor founded in 2016 and headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The company supplies aircraft landing gear, ground support equipment, LED lighting components (including MALSR LED drop-in replacements and portable airfield lighting), and flight helmets (Fixed Wing AV2.2, Rotary Wing AV3) to U.S. Department of Defense agencies, large prime contractors, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organizations. Operations run on AvSight Aviation software, which provides real-time forecasting analytics, cross-reference tracking, and predictive tools for sales and purchasing across inventory and order management.

The business model is sales-led and project-based: customers submit Requests for Quote (RFQ) via the company's website, email, or phone, and Aeroforce fulfills orders through stocked inventory (with same-day shipment on in-stock material) and a build-to-print network of ISO-certified manufacturers and OEMs. Professional services include expert sourcing and pricing, cost modeling (Cost per Flight Hour, FFP, EEQ), import/export classification (ECCN, ITAR, Schedule B), logistics and supply chain analysis, technical review of parts lists, and source development for legacy platforms. Revenue is generated from hardware sales and professional services engagements; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

The company is Woman-Owned (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned (EDWOSB), HUBZone-certified, and an SBA 8(a) program participant, with AS9120:2016, ISO9001:2015, ITAR registration, and NIST 800-171 / Enhanced JCP compliance. Co-founders Heather Varney (President, former U.S. Marine Corps) and Nick Weissenborn (Vice President) lead a team of approximately 10–12 staff spanning sales, operations, supply chain, warehouse, quality, and compliance functions. Strategic OEM partnerships with LIFT Airborne Technologies, Patriot Taxiway Industries, and Life Support International extend the product catalog, and a Survival Products line is in development.

Name

Aeroforce Logistics

Legal name

Aeroforce Logistics LLC

Website

https://aeroforcelogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aeroforce Logistics is a Wisconsin-based aerospace aftermarket parts stocking distributor serving the U.S. Department of Defense, prime contractors, and MROs. The WOSB/SDVOSB-certified company sources, distributes, and supplies aviation components including landing gear, airfield lighting, and flight helmets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Parts Distribution and Defense Logistics Services

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aviation MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAI), Aerospace & Defense (TLAIALAB)

Keywords

• Aftermarket aviation parts
• Aerospace parts distribution
• Defense logistics services
• Aviation sourcing
• Government aerospace contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Parts Distribution: Aeroforce operates as a stocking distributor of aircraft landing gear, ground support equipment, and LED lighting components. Revenue is generated through the sale of physical products with same-day shipment capabilities for in-stock materials. The company also builds-to-print through a network of ISO-certified manufacturers and OEMs.
2. Professional Services: Expert sourcing and pricing, cost modeling (Cost per Flight Hour, FFP, EEQ), import/export classification (ECCN, ITAR, Schedule B), logistics and supply chain analysis, technical review of parts lists and breakdowns, and source development and sustainment services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aeroforce Logistics, LLC is a stocking distributor of aftermarket aviation parts — including aircraft landing gear, ground support equipment, LED airfield lighting, fixed-wing and rotary-wing helmets — serving the U.S. Department of Defense, prime contractors, and maintenance organizations. The company augments parts distribution with professional sourcing, cost modeling (Cost per Flight Hour, FFP, EEQ), import/export classification (ECCN, ITAR, Schedule B), logistics and supply chain analysis, technical review of parts lists, and source development/sustainment services, with same-day shipment on in-stock material and build-to-print through ISO-certified OEM partners.

Product overview

Aeroforce Logistics is an aerospace and defense logistics solutions provider serving the Department of Defense (DoD), large prime contractors, and maintenance organizations. The company offers a portfolio of specialized products and services including: MALSR LED Drop-In Replacements, Portable Airfield Lighting, Fixed Wing Helmet AV2.2, Rotary Wing Helmet AV3, and Survival Products (upcoming). Their service offerings encompass expert sourcing and pricing, cost modeling (Cost per Flight Hour, FFP, EEQ), import/export classification (ECCN, ITAR, Schedule B), logistics and supply chain analysis, technical review of parts lists and breakdowns, and source development and sustainment. The company operates as a stocking distributor of aircraft landing gear, ground support equipment, and LED lighting components, leveraging AvSight Aviation software for operations management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MALSR LED Drop-In Replacements

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipment of in-stock material reduces lead times
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LIFT Airborne TechnologiescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLIFT Airborne Technologies is a dynamic company dedicated to enhancing and updating flight systems, providing aviators with unparalleled performance and safety. They recognize the limitations of outdated equipment and aim to revolutionize aviation technology through their products and services.
• Patriot Taxiway IndustriescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPatriot Taxiway Industries has a workforce with extensive experience in aircraft, avionics repair, and airfield design, development, testing, and manufacturing. They maintain a personal commitment to provide parts or services ready to fly, with exceptional attention to detail and pride in their work.
• Life Support International (LSI)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLife Support International (LSI) has been developing and providing innovative life-saving products and services for over 35 years to the global aerospace community. Their team recognizes that the solutions they provide are the last line of defense in emergency events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HEICO Corporation: Large aerospace aftermarket parts and electronic technologies provider. Same aerospace aftermarket parts distribution core, but at much greater scale and with proprietary FAA-PMA IP rather than distribution-led sourcing.
• Aviall (a Boeing subsidiary): Boeing-owned aerospace parts distributor serving commercial, business, and general aviation with extensive OEM-aligned inventory. Directly comparable distribution model but vastly larger scale and Boeing backing.
• Triumph Group: Aerospace structural systems, MRO, and aftermarket parts provider serving DoD and commercial primes. Comparable in defense aerospace parts and aftermarket services, but at significantly larger scale.
• StandardAero: Major independent aviation MRO and aftermarket services provider with strong military engine and component exposure. Comparable defense MRO customer base and aftermarket parts supply chain, much broader service scope.
• TransDigm Group: Proprietary aerospace components and subsystems supplier across commercial and defense. Overlapping aftermarket parts exposure and DoD customer base, but proprietary IP focus rather than distribution.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Tier-1 aerospace OEM and aftermarket parts provider across avionics, propulsion, and systems. Comparable in aviation parts and DoD/government customer exposure, but vastly broader portfolio and OEM scale.

Direct peers

• AAR Corp: Public aviation aftermarket parts distributor and MRO provider serving commercial and government customers. Closely comparable in aftermarket parts distribution, MRO support, and DoD/government contracting exposure.
• Precision Aviation Group: Mid-sized aviation MRO and parts distribution company serving commercial, business, and rotorcraft operators. Closely comparable business model — stocking distribution, MRO supply, and operator-aligned parts sourcing.
• Incora (formerly Wesco Aircraft Holdings): Aerospace parts distributor serving OEMs and defense primes with supply chain management and kitting. Highly comparable business model — stocking distribution and integrated supply chain services for aerospace/defense customers.
• Pattonair (Howmet Aerospace): Aerospace fastener and component distributor now part of Howmet Aerospace, serving engine and airframe platforms. Comparable in aftermarket parts distribution and OEM-aligned supply to defense and commercial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aeroforcelogistics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aeroforce-logistics-llc

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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