What Aviation Propellers, Inc. does

Aviation Propellers, Inc. is a family-owned FAA Part 145 (#ME4R359M) and EASA Part-145 (#EASA.145.6845) certified aircraft propeller maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility headquartered in Opa-locka, Florida, adjacent to Opa-locka Executive Airport. Founded in 1970 by Paul E. Gaither and now led by his son Thomas P. Gaither following a 2021 leadership succession, the company operates as the oldest propeller repair station on the Southeast Coast of the USA and the only Hartzell Recommended Service Facility in the region. Aviation Propellers maintains authorized service center designations from Hartzell, McCauley, MT Propeller, Whirlwind, and Hoffmann, and services propellers from all major manufacturers including Hamilton Standard and Sensenich.

The company's technical capabilities span complete propeller overhaul and repair for both aluminum and composite blades, propeller governor service (Woodward, Hartzell, McCauley), non-destructive testing (ultrasonic, dye penetrant, magnetic particle, and eddy current) performed by three NAS410 Level 2 certified inspectors, dynamic balancing (on-wing and in-shop), MHS-200 certified ultrasonic testing on Continental engine crankshafts, composite blade repair (resin, fiber, leading-edge replacement), and surface finishing. An in-house machine shop fabricates custom bushings, shims, and components to compress repair turnaround. The company fields a global AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency dispatch team serving over 40 countries with typical one-business-day response.

Aviation Propellers generates revenue through quote-based professional services (overhaul, repair, governor service, inspections, balancing, NDT) and hardware sales (new propeller assemblies and exchange programs enabling 24-48 hour turnaround). Customer segments include commercial aviation operators, general aviation and private aircraft owners, fleet operators and Part 135 charter companies, and military and government operators. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by inbound content marketing (technical blog authored by leadership). The company is privately held under family ownership with no disclosed institutional capital, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Aviation Propellers, Inc.

Legal name

Aviation Propellers, Inc.

Website

https://avprops.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aviation Propellers, Inc. is a family-owned FAA and EASA Part-145 certified aircraft propeller MRO facility in Opa-locka, Florida, founded in 1970, serving commercial, private, military, and government operators across 40+ countries with overhaul, repair, NDT, and AOG services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Propeller Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Propellers, Rotors & Open-Rotor Propulsors (IMABADAI)

Keywords

• Aircraft propeller overhaul
• Propeller repair services
• FAA Part 145 repair station
• Propeller governor service
• Non-destructive testing aviation

Headquarters

HQ city

Opa-locka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Propeller Overhaul and Repair Services: Complete disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of propellers to like-new condition. Services include propeller overhaul, repair, and maintenance for Hartzell, McCauley, MT-Propeller, Sensenich, Whirlwind, and Hamilton Standard propellers. Typical overhaul lead time is 2-4 weeks.
2. Propeller Governor Sales and Service: Comprehensive overhaul and repair services for Woodward, Hartzell, and McCauley propeller governors. Includes troubleshooting and exchange programs for rapid turnaround.
3. New Propeller Sales: Sales of new propeller assemblies and exchange programs that can provide replacement units in 24-48 hours to minimize aircraft downtime.
4. Specialized Inspections: Bird strike and prop strike inspections, dynamic balancing, and non-destructive testing services. Includes MHS-200 certified ultrasonic testing on Continental engine crankshafts.
5. AOG Emergency Support: Aircraft on Ground emergency response team dispatched globally to support urgent situations and minimize aircraft downtime. Exchange programs available for rapid turnaround.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aviation Propellers, Inc. is an FAA Part 145 and EASA Part-145 certified aircraft propeller repair station providing comprehensive propeller overhaul, repair, and maintenance services for Hartzell, McCauley, MT-Propeller, Sensenich, Whirlwind, and Hamilton Standard propellers. The company also sells new propeller assemblies and exchange units, services propeller governors, and delivers global Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) emergency response, supporting commercial, private, military, and government operators.

Product overview

Aviation Propellers, Inc. is a family-owned FAA Part 145 and EASA Part-145 certified repair station offering comprehensive aircraft propeller services since 1970. The company operates as a unified service operation centered on propeller overhaul and repair capabilities, augmented by specialized services including dynamic balancing, non-destructive testing, governor service, and painting/finishing. Their core product portfolio includes propeller overhaul and repair services for major manufacturers (Hartzell, McCauley, MT-Propeller, Sensenich, Whirlwind, Hamilton Standard), new propeller sales, bird/prop strike inspections, and governor services. The company is positioned as a Hartzell Recommended Service Facility and maintains authorized service center designations for McCauley, MT Propeller, and Hoffmann.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Propeller Overhaul & Repairs
• New Propeller Sales
• Bird Strike & Prop Strike Inspections
• Dynamic Balancing
• Governor Sales, Service & Troubleshooting
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Aluminum Blade Repair
• Composite Blade Repair
• Painting and Finishing Services
• AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Support
• Fleet, Charter, and Military Operator Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Downtime reduction with exchange programs: As little as 24-48 hours for replacement vs 2-4 weeks for overhaul
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hartzell Propeller Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation Propellers Inc. is a Hartzell Recommended Service Facility, audited and approved by Hartzell Propeller Inc. This is a flagship partnership where Hartzell provides factory training, ongoing technical support, specialized tooling certification, and authorization to perform warranted repairs. The company is the only RSF in the Southeast U.S. This designation has been maintained for over 20 years.
• McCauleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcCauley Authorized Service Center designation. Aviation Propellers Inc. is authorized by McCauley to perform certified propeller services including overhaul and repair for McCauley propeller models.
• MT PropellercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMT Authorized Service Center designation. Authorized to perform certified propeller services for MT Propeller models including composite blade inspection, resin and fiber repair, leading-edge replacement, and balancing.
• Whirlwind PropellerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhirlwind Propellers Service Center designation. Authorized to perform certified propeller services for Whirlwind propeller models.
• Hoffmann PropellercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoffmann Propeller Authorized Service Center. Authorized to perform certified propeller services for Hoffmann propeller models.
• SensenichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSensenich propellers are serviced at the facility. Sensenich is a manufacturer of ground-adjustable and fixed-pitch propellers for light aircraft.
• Hamilton StandardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHamilton Standard propellers are mentioned as part of the service offerings, though not explicitly listed with a formal authorized service center designation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• McCauley Propeller Systems: Propeller OEM operating under Textron Aviation. Comparable as one of the major propeller brands the subject company is authorized to service, and as a broad incumbent with both manufacturing and authorized service operations in the same propeller MRO category.
• Hoffmann Propeller: European propeller manufacturer with an authorized service center network. Comparable as a propeller OEM that authorizes independent shops like Aviation Propellers, Inc. to perform certified propeller overhaul and repair on its products.
• Whirlwind Propellers: US propeller manufacturer with its own authorized service center program. Directly comparable as one of the propeller OEMs Aviation Propellers, Inc. is authorized to service, with overlapping product and customer base.
• Sensenich Propeller: Manufacturer of ground-adjustable and fixed-pitch propellers for light aircraft, with its own service network. Comparable as a propeller brand serviced by Aviation Propellers, Inc. and as an OEM competing in adjacent propeller service channels.
• MT-Propeller: German propeller manufacturer with a global authorized service center network. Comparable as an OEM that grants authorized service center status to independent MRO shops including Aviation Propellers, Inc., and competes for the same composite-blade propeller MRO work.
• Hartzell Propeller: The leading US propeller OEM, which also operates a global network of Recommended Service Facilities including Aviation Propellers, Inc. Directly comparable as the dominant brand whose products the subject company overhauls, and the entity that sets the audit standards the subject company meets.

Direct peers

• Anderson Aeromotive: Independent propeller overhaul and repair service center. Directly comparable as a small, focused propeller MRO specialist with similar authorized service center positioning and target customer base in general aviation.
• Aero Propeller & Accessories: Independent FAA Part 145 propeller MRO shop offering overhaul and repair services similar to Aviation Propellers, Inc. Closest direct comparable: an independent, non-OEM propeller repair station competing for the same GA and charter fleet propeller MRO spend.
• Poplar Grove Airmotive: Independent propeller MRO specialist holding multiple OEM authorizations. Directly comparable as an independent propeller repair station with multi-OEM authorized service center status and FAA Part 145 certification competing in the same propeller MRO market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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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