What Airline Technical Support does

Airline Technical Support B.V. is a Netherlands-headquartered aviation services firm founded in 2006 by Kris Bleyenberg and operating as a subsidiary within the Airline Support Group conglomerate. The company operates four integrated service lines: (1) EASA Part-145 approved line maintenance under approval NL145.1357, covering light maintenance, structural repairs, and engine changes on Embraer 135/145/Legacy, Fokker 70/100, Boeing 737 NG/MAX, and Airbus 320 FAM/CEO aircraft; (2) aviation manpower and recruitment services placing B1/B2/C licensed engineers, mechanics, AOG team members, project leaders, and sheet metal workers with airlines and MROs worldwide; (3) technical consultancy including C-check representation, pre-purchase evaluations, lessor assessments, maintenance program creation, and aircraft record management; and (4) the ATS E-Learning platform offering 10+ mandatory EASA continuation courses (EASA Part-145, EWIS levels 1-3, Fuel Tank Safety Phase 2, Human Factors, Cold Weather, Auditing Principles, EASA Form 1) priced at €35-€45 per course with volume discounts. A Caribbean subsidiary (Airline Technical Support Caribe) extends this offering with CCAA-approved base and line maintenance from a 1,505 m² hangar at Curacao International Airport.

The company monetizes through project-based professional services contracts (maintenance, consultancy) typically procured through RFP, retainer-style manpower placements, and unit-priced e-learning courses with optional value packages. Customers include commercial and charter airlines such as TUI, Transavia, Corendon, Smartlynx, ASL Group, Tus Air, Avantiair, and Jet Air Caribbean. Distribution relies on enterprise field sales with on-site delivery across an owned line-station network in the Netherlands (Hoogerheide principal place of business plus Schiphol, Rotterdam, Groningen, Eindhoven, and Alphen aan den Rijn), Belgium (Charleroi), Curacao, Gambia, and Cyprus, supplemented by a self-serve e-commerce channel for individual e-learning purchasers.

The company is led by a small founder-led management team (Kris Bleyenberg as Accountable Manager, Michiel van Aken as Sales Director, Ineke Proost as Financial Controller, Maurice van der Linden as Line Maintenance Manager, with regional leadership at ATS Caribe), employs a group of more than 70 technical professionals, holds EASA Part-145, CCAA, 2-REG, and AMO approvals, and operates as part of the Airline Support Group alongside related entities Airline Fleet Support and Koolhaas Alphen. The business model is privately held with no disclosed external funding or revenue figures.

Name

Airline Technical Support

Legal name

Airline Technical Support B.V.

Website

https://airlinetechnicalsupport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airline Technical Support B.V. is a Netherlands-based aviation services company providing EASA Part-145 line maintenance, aviation manpower and recruitment, technical consultancy, and EASA-compliance e-learning training to airlines, MROs, lessors, and aircraft operators across Europe, the Caribbean, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation MRO Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (48819)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Aircraft line maintenance
• Aviation manpower solutions
• Aviation technical consultancy
• Aerospace e-learning
• EASA Part-145 services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hulst

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manpower and Recruitment Services: Provides experienced aviation personnel including licensed engineers, mechanics, project leaders, and AOG team members for temporary labor and recruitment services worldwide.
2. EASA Part-145 Line Maintenance: Line maintenance services under own EASA Part 145 approval, including light maintenance, modifications, structural repairs, and engine changes.
3. Technical Consultancy: Advisory services including technical and record representatives during C checks, pre-purchase evaluations, lessor assessments, maintenance programs, and repair management.
4. E-Learning Training Courses: Online aerospace training courses with pricing from €35-45 per course, volume discounts available for corporate clients, downloadable certificates upon completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Airline Technical Support provides EASA Part-145 approved line maintenance services, aviation manpower and recruitment solutions, technical consultancy, and an aerospace e-learning training platform. Services are delivered through a network of line stations across Europe, the Caribbean, and Africa to airlines, aircraft operators, lessors, and MRO organizations.

Product overview

Airline Technical Support operates as a multi-service aviation technical support company with four integrated core service lines: (1) EASA Part-145 Line Maintenance services under their own EASA approval (NL145.1357) for Embraer, Fokker, Boeing 737 NG/MAX, and Airbus 320 aircraft; (2) an E-Learning Platform offering 10+ online courses including EWIS (3 levels), Fuel Tank Safety, Human Factors, EASA Part-145, Auditing Principles, and Cold Weather Training; (3) Manpower/Personnel Recruitment providing aviation engineers, mechanics, and specialists to airlines and MROs; and (4) Technical Consultancy covering maintenance representatives, pre-purchase inspections, and aircraft record management. Additionally, their Caribbean subsidiary (ATS Caribe) provides CCAA-approved base and line maintenance at Curacao with a 1505 m² hangar facility. The company was founded in 2006 and employs over 70 technical professionals across multiple line stations in the Netherlands, Belgium, Curacao, and Gambia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATS E-learning: Aerospace focused e-learning platform offering mandatory training courses including EASA Part 145, EWIS, Fuel Tank Safety, Human Factors, and Cold Weather Training for aviation professionals.

Products and services

• EASA Part-145 Line Maintenance EASA Part-145 approved line maintenance services for aircraft including line/light maintenance, modifications, structural repairs, and engine changes. Approved aircraft types include Embraer 135/145/Legacy, Fokker 70/100, Boeing 737 NG/MAX, and Airbus 320 FAM/CEO.
• E-Learning Platform Online e-learning platform offering aerospace-focused training courses including EASA Part-145, EWIS (3 levels), Fuel Tank Safety Phase 2, Human Factors, Cold Weather Training, Auditing Principles, Regulations & Requirements, and EASA Form 1. Courses are priced between €35-45 with bulk discounts available.
• Manpower Solutions / Personnel Recruitment Aviation recruitment and staffing services providing experienced technical personnel including aircraft maintenance engineers (B1.1/B2/C), mechanics, aviation management personnel, logistics staff, sheetmetal workers, and consultancy specialists for airlines, MROs, and aviation organizations worldwide.
• Technical Consultancy Aviation technical consulting services including technical and record representatives during C checks and redeliveries, pre-purchase evaluations, lessor maintenance assessments, maintenance program creation, aircraft record status management, and repair file/dent and buckle assessments.
• CCAA Base Maintenance (Curacao) Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) under Curacao Civil Aviation Authority providing base and line maintenance services. Maintains Fokker 50/60, Fokker 70/100, Embraer 135/145, ATR 42, A320 FAM/CEO, and B737 NG/MAX aircraft. Includes 1505 m² hangar facility, hangar rental, maintenance tooling rental, and GSE rental services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flexible staffing solution reducing operational downtime
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Airline Support GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent holding company that offers a wide range of services to the aviation industry including aircraft operators, airlines, aircraft owners, lessors, and MRO organizations. Provides centralized leadership and strategic direction across subsidiaries.
• Airline Technical Support CaribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary approved maintenance organization located in Curaçao serving Caribbean, Middle and South American markets with base and line maintenance under Curacao Civil Aviation Approval. Operates 1505 m² hangar facility at Hato Airport.
• Airline Fleet SupportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup company providing leasing, remarketing and brokerage of aircraft and engines, contractual support and aviation insurance consulting services.
• Koolhaas AlphencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroup company providing spare parts services including exchange, lease, sales, repair & overhaul management and logistics program solutions for aviation industry.
• EASA Part-147 Training SchoolminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for OJT (On-the-Job Training) Practical Training assistance in cooperation with an EASA Part-147 approved training school for aerospace professionals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FL Technics: Lithuanian-headquartered MRO with line and base maintenance stations across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Comparable multi-region line maintenance model and growing presence in emerging aviation markets where ATS also operates.
• AerFin: UK-based aviation asset management and consultancy providing pre-purchase inspections, lessor technical representation, and end-of-lease support. Directly comparable to ATS's consultancy and technical representative service lines targeting lessors and aircraft owners.
• Fokker Services Group: Dutch-based MRO with deep heritage on Fokker 70/100 and complementary capability on Boeing and Airbus platforms. Directly comparable to ATS given overlapping type ratings, geographic presence in the Netherlands, and line-maintenance / component-repair service mix.
• Magnetic MRO: Estonian-headquartered MRO offering line and base maintenance, engineering, and training across Europe and Africa. Comparable service portfolio (line maintenance, component support, training) and similar multi-country footprint strategy to ATS.
• Nayak Aircraft Services: Amsterdam-headquartered line maintenance provider operating across European airports with comparable EASA Part-145 line maintenance, AOG response, and aircraft type coverage on Boeing/Airbus. Closest direct competitor on European regional line stations.

Broad incumbents

• SR Technics: Swiss-headquartered Tier-1 MRO providing line maintenance, engine services, component repair, and training to global airlines. Overlaps with ATS's line maintenance and training offerings but at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Lufthansa Technik: World's largest independent MRO serving 800+ customers with full-spectrum line/base maintenance, component, engine, and training services. Provides the upper bound on competitive intensity in the European line maintenance market.
• Avia Solutions Group: Ireland-headquartered aviation services conglomerate spanning MRO, pilot and crew training, manpower, and consulting. Comparable diversified aviation services structure to Airline Support Group, but at significantly larger scale.
• CAE: Canadian-headquartered aviation training leader offering e-learning, simulator training, and crew resourcing across the globe. Provides a public-market reference for ATS's e-learning training platform and aviation manpower businesses.
• HAECO: Hong Kong-headquartered MRO group operating line maintenance, base maintenance, and engine services across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Comparable Caribbean/Americas expansion strategy through ATS Caribe and similar multi-service aviation support model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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