Aircraft Technical Book Company

What Aircraft Technical Book Company does

Aircraft Technical Book Company (ATB), founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tabernash, Colorado, is a privately held niche educational publisher and learning materials distributor serving the aviation maintenance and flight training market. The company publishes FAA-aligned A&P textbooks and test guides built around the 8083-B handbook series, EASA Part 66 training modules for CAT-A, B1, and B2 certifications (including 2023-989 compliant editions), general familiarization courses for major airframes (Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, regional, business jets, rotorcraft), and continuing maintenance training courses on topics such as EWIS, fuel tank safety, and human factors. Content is delivered through physical books, proprietary dual-format eBooks (LockLizard-secured and unsecure PDF), and InfoWERK-powered online courses that qualify for FAAST AMT Points and IA Renewal.

The underlying technology stack centers on a ShopSite-powered e-commerce catalog with multiple product format options, an aviation reseller program with automated monthly settlements, a Direct to Student (DTS) program that creates customized online bookstores for aviation maintenance schools, and an eCode system for institutional bulk student licensing. ATB also sells instructor resources including FAA-8083 and EASA Part 66 image banks (priced up to $1,500) and provides LMS-compatible content delivery.

ATB generates revenue through four primary streams: one-time physical book and eBook sales, subscription-style online course certifications delivered via InfoWERK, B2B school services (DTS programs, eCodes, volume discounts), and a reseller channel. Typical textbook pricing ranges from $17.95 to $120, EASA modules from $23-$61 in eBook format, and online courses from $87-$423, with free shipping on orders over $150 within the 48 continental US states. The customer base spans individual A&P and EASA trainees, Part 147 maintenance training schools, flight schools, homebuilders, and general aviation pilots, with no disclosed institutional anchors or external funding.

Name

Aircraft Technical Book Company

Legal name

Aircraft Technical Book Company

Website

https://actechbooks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aircraft Technical Book Company is a privately held niche publisher that produces and distributes FAA A&P and EASA Part 66 aviation maintenance training materials, plus pilot training books, eBooks, and online courses, serving individual trainees, Part 147 schools, flight schools, and homebuilders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Technical Publishing & Training

akta.pro primary industry

Airframe Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN), Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB), Aircraft Structures, Sheet Metal & Composites Repair (EDAOAFAD), Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Aviation maintenance training
• Aviation technical publishing
• Pilot training materials
• EASA Part 66 modules
• FAA A&P textbooks

Headquarters

HQ city

Tabernash

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Physical Book Sales: One-time sales of paper aviation training books, textbooks, and manuals. Products include A&P handbooks, EASA Part 66 modules, and specialized aviation texts. Prices range from $14.95 to $120+ depending on content and format.
2. eBook Sales: Digital book sales in both secured and unsecure formats. Secured eBooks licensed to individuals with 3-device limit. Unsecure eBooks are unlimited PDF downloads. Pricing typically 10-20% below physical book equivalents.
3. Online Course Subscriptions/Certifications: Interactive online training courses through InfoWERK partnership with certification. Courses cover specialized aviation topics including EWIS, fuel tank safety, human factors, and more. Qualify for FAAST AMT Points and IA Renewal.
4. School Services: B2B services for aviation maintenance schools including Direct to Student (DTS) programs, custom kits for curricula, and institutional pricing with discounts for schools and bookstores.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aircraft Technical Book Company publishes and sells aviation maintenance and pilot training materials in physical book, eBook (both secure DRM-protected and open PDF formats), and online course formats. The catalog covers FAA A&P certification (8083-B series), EASA Part 66 modules (CAT-A, B1, B2, including 2023-989 editions), General Familiarization courses for major aircraft OEMs, Continued Maintenance Training courses qualifying for FAAST AMT Points and IA Renewal, and specialized training in reciprocating/turbine engines, avionics, composites, sheet metal, and wood/fabric construction. The company serves individual students, certified mechanics, and aviation maintenance training schools through direct e-commerce, a reseller program, and a Direct to Student (DTS) school-services program.

Product overview

Aircraft Technical Book Company operates as a specialized educational publisher and learning management platform for aviation maintenance professionals. The core product portfolio centers on FAA A&P certification training (textbooks, test guides, workbooks, and training sets using the 8083-B handbook series) and EASA Part 66 certification programs (CAT-A, B1, and B2 modules in 2023-989 compliant editions). The platform delivers content through multiple formats: physical books, secure and unsecure eBooks (using Locklizard Safeguard Viewer DRM), and online courses. Supplementary offerings include General Familiarization courses for major aircraft manufacturers (Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, etc.), Continuing Maintenance Training courses (EWIS, Fuel Tank Safety, Human Factors, etc.), and specialized training videos covering reciprocating/turbine engines, avionics, composites, sheet metal, and wood/fabric construction. The company serves individual students, aviation maintenance schools, and training organizations through its Direct to Student Program, institutional discount pricing, and instructor resources including image banks and question banks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A&P Textbooks (8083-B Series) FAA-compliant textbooks for Aviation Maintenance Technician (A&P) certification covering General (8083-30B), Airframe (8083-31B), and Powerplant (8083-32B) subject areas. Available in book, eBook, and bundled formats for A&P students and mechanics.
• A&P Test Guides Annual test preparation guides with sample test questions, answers, detailed explanations, and page references to the 8083-B Handbooks. Includes annual editions, workbooks, flashcards, and exam prep sets for A&P certification candidates.
• A&P Training Sets Complete curricula kits for A&P students combining textbooks, test guides, and workbooks. Includes General Kit ($155.95), Airframe Kit ($125.95), Powerplant Kit ($85.95), and Complete Kit ($367.95), available in book, eBook, or bundled formats.
• EASA CAT-A Modules EASA Part 66 compliant training modules for CAT-A1 Aeroplane/Turbine certification covering 12 modules from Mathematics through Propeller. 2023-989 compliant editions available as secure eBooks.
• EASA B1 Modules EASA Part 66 compliant training modules for B1.1 Aeroplane/Turbine and B1.3/B1.4 Helicopter certifications. 15-module curriculum covering Mathematics through Propeller with book, eBook, and online options.
• EASA B2 Modules EASA Part 66 compliant training modules for B2 Avionics certification. 12-module curriculum covering Electronic Fundamentals through Propulsion with focus on aircraft electronics and instrument systems.
• EASA Pre-2023-989 Editions Legacy EASA Part 66 training modules compliant with pre-2023-989 standards. Valid for students who began programs before 12 June 2024 and in countries where EASA 2023-989 is not yet in effect.
• General Familiarization Courses Aircraft-specific general familiarization training covering Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Regional, Business Jets, and Rotorcraft aircraft types. Organized by ATA chapter for base and line maintenance technicians. Includes FAAST and IA renewal certifications.
• Continued Maintenance Training Courses Online continuing education courses for maintenance technicians covering Airside Safety, Dangerous Goods, EASA MX Regulations, EWIS, ESD, ECTM, ETOPS, Fatigue Management, Firefighting, First Aid, Fuel Tank Safety, Human Factors, and Winter Operations. Qualifies for FAAST AMT Points and IA Renewal.
• Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants Textbook Comprehensive textbook for A&P and B1 technicians focusing on gas turbine engines. 5th Edition includes advanced high bypass and geared turbofan engines, FADEC, and hybrid systems content. Available in paper ($69.95), eBook ($59.95), and online ($59.95) formats.
• AC43.13 Acceptable Methods FAA advisory circular providing acceptable methods, techniques, and practices for aircraft inspection and repair. 2025 Editorial Update with modernized typography and corrected page/figure numbering. Available in Book ($39.95), eBook ($24.95), and Online ($48.95) formats.
• Turbine Engine Training Gas turbine powerplant training including textbooks, workbooks, and InfoWERK online courses covering turbine engines, turboprops, and APUs for aviation maintenance technicians.
• Reciprocating Engine Training Piston engine maintenance training covering Lycoming and Continental engines, overhaul procedures, and installation techniques for homebuilt aircraft.
• Propeller Training Interactive online propeller maintenance training for aviation maintenance technicians covering propeller types, inspection, and repair procedures.
• Wood & Fabric Training Traditional aircraft construction training covering wood aircraft construction, fabric covering (Polyfiber process), and propeller carving techniques.
• Composite Materials Training Composite aircraft construction and repair training covering fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, core materials, and moldless construction techniques including Burt Rutan's methods.
• Sheet Metal Training Aircraft metal working training covering tubular steel fuselage construction, welding, and sheet metal forming techniques for homebuilders.
• Basic Electronics Training Fundamentals of aircraft electronics training for Aviation Electronics Technician (AET) certification covering electronic devices, circuits, digital electronics, and communications.
• Avionics Training Avionics troubleshooting, repair, and installation training covering navigation, communication systems, automated flight decks, and analog instruments.
• ATB eBooks Platform Digital content delivery platform offering two eBook formats: Unsecure eBooks (standard PDFs viewable in any reader) and Secure eBooks (DRM-protected via Locklizard Safeguard Viewer licensed to individual users for up to 3 devices). Available anywhere, anytime with immediate downloads and offline access.
• Instructor Resources Teaching aids for aviation maintenance instructors including FAA-8083 A&P Image Bank ($300.00), EASA Part 66 B1 Image Bank ($1,000.00), B2 Image Bank ($1,000.00), Combined B1/B2 ($1,500.00) for PowerPoint presentations, plus EASA Part 66 Question Banks and ASA Prepware for school management.
• School Services / Direct to Student Program Institutional services for aviation maintenance training schools including customized online bookstore (Direct to Student Program), volume discounts for schools and bookstores, eCode system for group student licensing, and LMS-compatible content delivery.
• ATB eCode System Digital code distribution system allowing schools to purchase quantities of codes for each student; each student receives one code to download specified eBook titles without further cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• All InfoWERK courses qualify for FAAST AMT Points and IA Renewal
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InfoWERKcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for interactive online aviation maintenance training courses. InfoWERK courses are integrated into ATB's platform and include certification. All courses qualify for FAAST AMT Points and IA Renewal.
• Aviation ResellersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAviation resellers can sell ATB eBooks from their own websites through an automated system. No inventory purchases required. Monthly settlements between ATB and resellers.
• LockLizardcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Safeguard Viewer technology for ATB's secured eBooks. Enables digital rights management, 3-device licensing per user, and content protection.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• King Schools: King Schools is a direct peer producing pilot training video courses and online ground school programs, competing with ATB's pilot training materials segment and offering similar e-learning course formats.
• Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA): ASA is a direct peer — a long-standing aviation training materials publisher and retailer offering FAA test prep books, pilot supplies, and aviation reference materials overlapping directly with ATB's A&P, pilot, and reference catalogs.
• Sporty's Pilot Shop: Sporty's is a direct peer combining pilot training courses with a retail storefront for aviation training materials and pilot supplies, overlapping with ATB's pilot training and e-commerce distribution model.
• Gleim Aviation: Gleim is a direct peer in FAA exam preparation, offering study guides, test banks, and online courses for pilot and aviation maintenance certifications that directly compete with ATB's A&P test guides and study materials.

Emerging players

• CATS (Computer Aided Training Solutions): CATS is an emerging player offering EASA Part 66 online training courses and question banks — a partial competitor to ATB's EASA B1/B2 modules, particularly for schools seeking online delivery alternatives.
• Avsoft: Avsoft is an emerging player offering online aviation maintenance and crew training courses with LMS integration — a narrower competitor to ATB's InfoWERK-sourced online course catalog, particularly in the EASA recurrent training segment.

Broad incumbents

• CAE: CAE is a broad incumbent providing aviation training services, simulation, and digital learning solutions for pilots and maintenance technicians — competing more broadly with ATB's training content business through enterprise-scale training programs.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Embry-Riddle is a broad incumbent providing aviation degree and certificate programs including A&P training, with proprietary textbooks and courseware that compete with ATB at the school/institutional level for curriculum adoption.
• Jeppesen (Boeing): Jeppesen is a broad incumbent providing comprehensive aviation training materials, charts, and flight operations content across pilot, maintenance, and dispatcher training — overlapping with ATB's aviation training catalog but as part of a much larger Boeing-owned portfolio.
• FlightSafety International (FlightSafety Textron): FlightSafety is a broad incumbent providing comprehensive aviation training services and simulator-based programs for pilots and maintenance technicians, with adjacent training material products that compete in the same end markets as ATB.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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