What Firstmark Aerospace does

Firstmark Aerospace is a precision aerospace components manufacturer founded in 1893 as Wright Machinery Company and now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ontic (a BBA Aviation company) following its 2018 acquisition. The company designs, manufactures, and repairs electronic, electromagnetic, and electromechanical components and systems for aerospace and defense applications, operating from a 95,000 sq. ft. facility in Creedmoor, North Carolina, with a secondary manufacturing location in Plainview, New York.

Its core product portfolio includes flux valves (magnetic sensory devices for aircraft compass systems), standby compass calibrators (ground support equipment that eliminates physical aircraft rotation during calibration), fuel probes (fiberglass/nickel construction for commercial and military aircraft), and a broad range of custom servo motors, actuators, tachometers, and related motion-control components. Technology capability spans precision magnetic sensing, custom electromechanical design, environmental and life test systems, and FAA/EASA-certified repair operations under Repair Station #E9HR396N, with components integrated on platforms from Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin.

The business runs a B2B enterprise sales model with quote-based pricing, multi-year contract cadence, and direct engagement via dedicated sales and repair channels ([email protected], [email protected], toll-free phone, and a quote form). Revenue is generated across three streams — contract manufacturing for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, product sales of proprietary aerospace components, and FAA/EASA-certified repair, overhaul, and AOG services with 10–14 day standard turnaround and 24/7 AOG support. Customers are concentrated in military aerospace and commercial aviation segments, with ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, TSO, and Boeing/Airbus equipment-list inclusions functioning as primary entry barriers.

Name

Firstmark Aerospace

Legal name

Firstmark Aerospace Corporation

Website

https://firstmarkaerospace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1893

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Firstmark Aerospace, an Ontic company, designs, manufactures, and repairs precision electronic, electromagnetic, and electromechanical components — including flux valves, standby compass calibrators, fuel probes, and servo motors — for aerospace and defense OEMs and operators worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Precision Components

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Bearings, Bushings & Motion Components (IMABANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerospace Fuel System Components (Tanks, Lines, Valves) (IMABANAJ), Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL)

Keywords

• Aerospace components manufacturing
• Avionics repair services
• Flight control subsystems
• Fuel measurement components
• Precision electromagnetic devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Creedmoor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing: Provides contract manufacturing services for electronic, electro-mechanical, and electromagnetic devices with over 95,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing capacity. Founded as Wright Machinery Company in 1893.
2. Product Sales: Sells proprietary aerospace components including flux valves, compass calibration systems, standby compass calibrators, fuel probes, and servo motors to commercial and military aircraft manufacturers and operators.
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: FAA Certified Repair Station (E9HR396N) and EASA Certified provides maintenance, overhaul, and repair services for fuel measurement, flight control, and flight guidance components. Offers 10-14 day turnaround and 24/7 AOG service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Firstmark Aerospace designs, manufactures, and repairs precision electronic, electromagnetic, and mechanical components and systems for the aerospace and defense industry. Its portfolio includes flux valves, standby compass calibrators, fuel probes, a full line of AC/DC servo motors and actuators, and integrated navigation, flight control, and fuel measurement subsystems. The company also operates an FAA- and EASA-certified repair station providing maintenance, overhaul, and AOG services for commercial and military aircraft components.

Product overview

Firstmark Aerospace is an aerospace component manufacturer offering precision electronic, electromagnetic, and mechanical components and systems. The company operates under Ontic and produces a portfolio of products including Flux Valves (magnetic sensory devices for aircraft compass systems), Standby Compass Calibrators, Fuel Probes, and various servo motors and actuators. The product lineup includes AC/DC servo motors, brushless DC torquers, tachometer resolvers, eddy current dampers, tachometers, clutch/brake assemblies, and linear/rotary actuators. These components are integrated into Navigation Control Subsystems, Flight Control Subsystems, Ground Support Systems, Precision Pointing Systems, and Fuel Measurement Components. The company also provides repair and maintenance services through its FAA and EASA certified repair station.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flux Valve
• Standby Compass Calibrator (SCC) Ground support equipment that eliminates the need for physical rotation of the aircraft to perform calibration of the standby compass. Listed on both Boeing and Airbus recommended equipment lists, it cancels local Earth's magnetic field effect and adds a standard magnetic field that can be rotated to simulate aircraft heading. Sold to commercial aircraft operators and MRO facilities.
• Fuel Probes Fiberglass and formed nickel inner fuel probes for commercial and military aircraft, in operation on platforms including Boeing 707, 727, 747, KC-135, and Lockheed C-130. Supported by FAA and JAA certified repair capabilities. Sold to aircraft OEMs, operators, and MROs.
• AC and DC Servo Motors Precision AC and DC servo motors used in aerospace navigation, flight control, and positioning applications. Custom-designed and manufactured to meet stringent performance, reliability, quality, weight, size, and environmental qualification requirements. Sold to aerospace OEMs and defense contractors.
• AC and DC Drive Motors Custom-designed electric AC and DC drive motors for aerospace applications requiring precise motion control. Sold to aerospace OEMs and defense contractors.
• Brushless DC Torquers and Spin Motors High-efficiency brushless DC motors designed for torquing and spin applications in aerospace systems. Custom-designed and manufactured to meet aerospace performance and qualification requirements.
• Limited Angle Torquers and Tachometer Resolvers Precision limited-angle torque and tachometer resolver devices (including brushless types) used for angle measurement and torque in aerospace navigation and control systems.
• Microsyns Micro-sized synchro devices (microsyns) for position and velocity sensing in aerospace systems. Custom-designed and manufactured.
• Eddy Current Dampers Damping devices that use eddy current principles for vibration control in aerospace systems. Custom-designed and manufactured.
• AC and DC Tachometers AC and DC tachometer speed measuring devices for monitoring rotational velocity in aerospace motor and drive systems.
• Clutch and Brake Assemblies Mechanical clutch and brake assemblies for aerospace actuation and motion control systems. Custom-designed and manufactured.
• Linear and Rotary Actuators Precision linear and rotary actuators for flight control, navigation, and positioning systems in military and commercial aircraft. Custom-designed and manufactured.
• Navigation Control Subsystems Integrated navigation control subsystems assembled from Firstmark's precision electromechanical components, delivered to aerospace and defense customers.
• Flight Control Subsystems Electronic and electromechanical flight control subsystems assembled from Firstmark's precision components for aircraft flight control applications.
• Ground Support Systems Ground-based support equipment and systems for aircraft maintenance, calibration, and operational support.
• Precision Pointing Systems High-precision pointing and targeting systems for aerospace applications, built from Firstmark's electromechanical components and integration capabilities.
• Environmental and Life Test Systems Test systems for environmental stress screening and life cycle testing of aerospace components, supporting qualification of Firstmark and customer hardware.
• Fuel Measurement Components Components for fuel quantity measurement and management in aircraft fuel systems, including fuel probes and related hardware.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Contract manufacturing services for electronic, electro-mechanical, and electromagnetic devices, performed at the Creedmoor, NC facility with over 95,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing capacity. Provided to aerospace and defense customers requiring high-reliability, certified build-to-print or custom assemblies.
• Repair and Maintenance Services (FAA/EASA Certified Repair Station) Maintenance, overhaul, and repair services for fuel measurement, flight control, and flight guidance components used on commercial and military aircraft. Operated as an FAA Certified Repair Station (E9HR396N) and EASA Certified facility, with 10-14 day turnaround from approval and 24/7 AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency service. Serviced worldwide for aircraft operators and maintenance facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-14 days turnaround time from approval for repairs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OnticcoreOthers · 1 January 2018Ontic, a BBA Aviation company, acquired Firstmark Aerospace in 2018. Firstmark operates as 'an Ontic company' and part of the globally trusted aerospace partner network supporting and supplying established aircraft parts to aerospace leaders. Ontic provides the parent company structure and global aerospace partnership framework.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• TransDigm Group: Acquires and operates proprietary aerospace component businesses with a focus on sole-source, certified parts and aftermarket economics. Firstmark's niche certified, sole-source components (flux valves, fuel probes) fit TransDigm's acquisition and operating profile.
• Safran Electronics & Defense: Global aerospace supplier of navigation, flight control, and electromechanical actuation systems across commercial and military platforms. Overlaps with Firstmark's navigation/flight control subsystems and servo/actuator products as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Major aerospace systems integrator offering navigation, flight control, and electromagnetic components. Previously owned Firstmark (via Sperry/Honeywell acquisition in 1986), giving it direct familiarity with the product portfolio and representing both a historical parent and a broad incumbent competitor.

Direct peers

• Ducommun Incorporated: Aerospace structural components, electromechanical assemblies, and MRO services provider. Comparable scale and product mix to Firstmark, with overlap in precision assemblies and certified repair capabilities for commercial and military aircraft.
• Triumph Group: Designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aerospace and defense components, systems, and accessories. Directly comparable in component manufacturing + MRO business model, with overlap in actuation, fuel systems, and flight control components.
• AAR CORP: Aerospace aftermarket services company providing MRO, parts supply, and integrated solutions to commercial and government customers. Comparable in FAA-certified repair station operations and aerospace parts distribution for flight-critical components.
• HEICO Corporation: Aerospace aftermarket specialist providing FAA-approved replacement parts and MRO services. Closely comparable business model to Firstmark's certified repair station and proprietary component focus, particularly in electromechanical and fuel measurement components.
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Designs and manufactures highly engineered, mission-critical electromechanical components and subsystems for defense and commercial aerospace. Closely comparable to Firstmark's precision motion control and flight control subsystem offerings.
• Moog Inc. Designs and manufactures precision motion control products including servo motors, actuators, and resolvers for aerospace and defense applications, directly overlapping with Firstmark's core servo motor, brushless DC torquer, and limited angle torquer product lines.

Regional players

• Magellan Aerospace: Canadian-based aerospace manufacturer providing components, assemblies, and MRO services for civil and military aircraft. Comparable in precision component manufacturing and aftermarket services, with focus on North American defense platforms similar to Firstmark's customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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