What J&G Aviation does

J&G Aviation, LLC is a general aviation (GA) aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair shop headquartered at Grand Prairie Airport (KGPM) in Grand Prairie, Texas. Founded in 2015 by Mike Jefferson, a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and former fighter pilot, and Mike Gray (retired December 31, 2020), the company serves piston-powered aircraft owners in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It positions itself as a premier GA maintenance provider in the region, operating as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Certified business.

The company's core service offering is organized around three product lines: (1) annual, 100-hour, and pre-buy inspections priced on a tiered flat-rate schedule; (2) airframe, powerplant, and avionics repairs and alterations billed at hourly shop rates ($135/hr A&P and $145/hr avionics during normal hours, with 1.5x overtime rates); and (3) specialty services such as propeller balancing ($470), aircraft weighing ($580), cylinder borescope inspections, Corrosion X treatments ($415–$475), and FAA 337 form preparation. Revenues are generated through a mix of professional-services labor billing and pass-through parts sales, supplemented by Aircraft-On-Ground (AOG) mobile callout service with a 2-hour minimum and mileage charges. Operations are supported by Quantum Maintenance software for work order management and a partnership/integration with Crewchief Systems for maintenance tracking. The company is also a uAvionix qualified installer and an official Corrosion X Treatment Center.

J&G Aviation employs approximately 7–8 people, including A&P-IA mechanics, an Avionics Lead, a Director of Maintenance, and a Director of Support. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and relationship-driven: direct customer engagement via the company website, phone, in-person consultations at the airport, an email newsletter, an educational blog ("Aircraft News You Can Use"), and displayed customer testimonials. Ownership transitioned in 2022 when fractional CFO Tony Nichols (CPA, joined February 2020) became co-owner alongside Jefferson. No institutional capital, M&A activity, or geographic expansion beyond the DFW metroplex has been disclosed.

Name

J&G Aviation

Legal name

J&G Aviation, LLC

Website

https://jandgaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

J&G Aviation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned general aviation maintenance shop at Grand Prairie Airport, Texas, providing annual inspections, pre-buy reviews, airframe/powerplant repairs, avionics installation, and AOG mobile service for piston-powered aircraft owners in the DFW metroplex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Aviation Aircraft Maintenance

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Airframe Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

Keywords

• Aircraft maintenance services
• General aviation inspections
• Airframe and powerplant repair
• Avionics installation
• Pre-buy aircraft reviews

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Prairie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection Services: Hourly labor billing for airframe, powerplant, and avionics work. Flat rate pricing for inspections (annual, 100-hour) and pre-buy reviews. Time and materials billing for repairs and alterations.
2. Specialty Services: Additional services including propeller balancing, aircraft weighing, cylinder borescope inspections, Corrosion X treatment, and avionics installations billed at standard hourly rates or flat fees.
3. Parts Sales: Parts and materials required for repairs are billed separately from labor, providing additional revenue stream on top of service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

J&G Aviation provides FAA-certified general aviation aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair services from its hangar at Grand Prairie Airport, targeting owners of piston-powered aircraft in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The company offers annual and 100-hour inspections, pre-buy reviews, airframe and powerplant repairs, avionics installation, and specialty services such as propeller balancing, aircraft weighing, borescope inspections, and Corrosion X treatment.

Product overview

J&G Aviation is a general aviation maintenance company offering a comprehensive suite of aircraft inspection, maintenance, repair, and alteration services for piston-powered aircraft. The core offerings include annual/100-hour inspections and pre-buy reviews (both structured as tiered flat-rate pricing), along with repairs and alterations. Specialty services include propeller balancing, aircraft weighing, cylinder borescope inspections, Corrosion X treatment, avionics installation (as a uAvionix qualified installer), and FAA 337 form preparation. Aircraft cleaning is provided through partner Cady Aircraft Detailing, and the company promotes Crewchief Systems aircraft maintenance tracking software. The company operates from Grand Prairie Airport (KGPM) in Texas and serves the DFW metroplex area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inspections Annual, 100-hour, and pre-buy inspections for piston-powered general aviation aircraft using tiered flat-rate pricing based on aircraft type. Targeted at owners needing FAA-required and preventative maintenance sign-offs.
• Repairs, Maintenance, and Alterations Airframe and powerplant repairs, maintenance, and alterations on piston-powered aircraft, billed at $135/hr during normal hours and $203/hr for overtime/weekends/holidays, plus AOG mobile service with mileage, drive time, and 2-hour minimum callout fees. For owners needing corrective or modification work and emergency field response.
• Pre-Buy Reviews Two-part pre-buy inspection service: Part 1 covers logbook review, aircraft research, and firewall forward inspection; Part 2 covers remaining airframe inspection, with tier-based pricing depending on aircraft type. For prospective aircraft buyers seeking due-diligence assessments before purchase.
• Propeller Balancing Propeller balancing service at $470 per propeller, with additional charges for spinner removal/replacement and mounting point fabrication. For owners needing vibration diagnostics and propeller smooth operation.
• Aircraft Weighing & Weight and Balance Aircraft weighing service that produces an updated weight and balance document, with single engine pricing at $580. For owners needing accurate weight and balance records for compliance and performance.
• Cylinder Borescope Inspections Cylinder borescope inspection service, included in annual flat rate pricing and billed at 0.25 hr per cylinder when performed outside an annual inspection. For owners needing engine health diagnostics.
• Corrosion X Treatment Official Corrosion X treatment service offering tiered pricing for single engine aircraft ($415 to $475 depending on tier) to protect against corrosion. For owners seeking preventative corrosion protection.
• Avionics Installation Avionics installation service as a uAvionix qualified installer, billed at $145/hr, with fabrication work at regular shop rates. For owners needing new or upgraded avionics including ADS-B equipment.
• FAA 337 Form Preparation Preparation of FAA 337 forms for major repairs and alterations at $350 per form. For owners requiring formal documentation of major maintenance events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Timely aircraft turnaround times
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• uAvionixcoreTechnology or IntegrationJ&G Aviation is a uAvionix qualified installer, authorized to install uAvionix avionics products. This certification demonstrates technical capability in modern avionics installations and provides access to the latest ADS-B and communication technologies.
• Crewchief SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Crewchief Systems for aircraft maintenance tracking software. J&G Aviation uses Crewchief for maintenance tracking and management of customer aircraft.
• CorrosionXcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Corrosion X Treatment Center - J&G Aviation is an authorized Corrosion X treatment center for aircraft anti-corrosion protection. They offer tiered Corrosion X treatment pricing for single engine aircraft.
• Cady Aircraft DetailingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral partnership for aircraft cleaning services. J&G Aviation refers customers to Cady Aircraft Detailing for custom cleaning services, indicating a referral/marketing relationship.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Banyan Air Service: GA MRO and FBO at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, providing airframe, engine, avionics, and inspections for piston and turbine aircraft. Comparable full-service GA maintenance provider, with larger scale and Southeast U.S. presence.
• Western Aircraft: GA MRO, avionics, and parts provider based in Boise serving piston and turbine operators. Comparable as a full-service GA maintenance shop with strong avionics capabilities, but serving the Northwest U.S. market.
• Stevens Aerospace: Independent GA MRO and avionics installer with multiple U.S. locations, providing inspections, maintenance, and avionics retrofits. Comparable service offerings to J&G, particularly on the avionics installation and inspection side.
• Elliott Aviation: Multi-location GA MRO specialist offering airframe, engine, avionics, and paint services for piston and turbine aircraft. Comparable business model with similar service mix, but larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Yingling Aviation: Family-owned GA MRO and FBO at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport, offering airframe, engine, avionics, and inspection services. Comparable independent operator with similar business model, with longer operating history.

Broad incumbents

• Duncan Aviation: The largest independent general aviation MRO provider in North America, offering inspections, airframe, powerplant, avionics, and paint services. Comparable as a full-service GA maintenance provider, but at vastly greater scale across multiple locations.
• Atlantic Aviation: National FBO chain with maintenance and avionics services across its network, including DFW-area locations. Comparable as a competing DFW-area service provider, but with much broader FBO infrastructure and corporate aviation focus.
• Cutter Aviation: Large FBO chain with co-located GA MRO services at multiple U.S. airports including DFW-area locations. Comparable as a competitor in the DFW market, but with broader FBO and charter operations beyond pure MRO.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/j-g-aviation

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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