AERO-PRO AVIONICS LLC

What AERO-PRO AVIONICS LLC does

Aero-Pro Avionics LLC is a privately held, FAA Part 145-certified general aviation avionics service shop based in Elyria, Ohio. The company installs and configures panel-mount avionics (audio panels, nav/com, transponders, autopilots, FLIR, flight decks, and engine monitoring) and performs component-level bench repair of comm, nav, and pulse equipment, with a stated capability to restore malfunctioning units to manufacturer specifications at a fraction of replacement cost (example cited: a transponder repaired for ~$300 versus a ~$3,000 replacement). A vertically integrated differentiator is in-house custom instrument panel fabrication using laser cutting, powder coating, and epoxy screen printing, applied across a broad airframe range from Kitfox/Lancair IV-P experimentals to Cessna 150 and Embraer Brasilia certified aircraft.

The business operates as a direct service provider for installation, retrofit, and repair, supplemented by an affiliated e-commerce brand, Pilotronics (pilotronics.com/pilotstore), which resells portable avionics and pilot supplies globally with PayPal-secured checkout. The company has no disclosed institutional investors, operates from a single location with 11-50 employees, and is led by Chief Inspector PapaTron, who brings 35+ years of component-level aviation/electronics repair experience, FCC General Radiotelephone with Ship Radar certification, and a Private Pilot rating. Marketing relies on the company website, a content/blog covering industry news and Garmin service bulletins, and social channels on YouTube, Twitter/X, and Instagram under @pilotronics, plus an email newsletter. No revenue, funding, or headcount growth data is disclosed in the source material.

Name

AERO-PRO AVIONICS LLC

Legal name

Aero-Pro Avionics LLC

Website

https://aeroproavionics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AERO-PRO AVIONICS LLC is an FAA Part 145-certified general aviation avionics shop in Elyria, Ohio that installs, retrofits, and component-level repairs avionics for aircraft owners, with custom laser-cut instrument panel fabrication and a Pilotronics e-commerce store for portable avionics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Avionics Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Modification, Retrofit & Engineering (STC, Avionics Upgrades, Conversions) (TLAKAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Avionics & Electronics Repair (Bench Repair) (IMABALAE), Avionics Integration, Wiring Harnesses & Installation Kits (IMABAFAL)

Keywords

• Avionics retrofit services
• Aircraft instrument panels
• Component level repair
• FAA Part 145 repair
• Pilot supplies retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Elyria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aero-Pro Avionics LLC is an FAA Part 145 Repair Station that provides aircraft avionics retrofits, custom laser-cut/powder-coated instrument panels, and component-level bench repair services for general aviation aircraft ranging from experimental kit aircraft (Kitfox, Lancair IV-P) to certified planes (Cessna 150 to Embraer Brasilia). The company also operates a dealer/e-commerce relationship through Pilotronics for portable avionics and pilot supplies. Combined team experience exceeds 50 years in avionics retrofitting, with the lead technician holding 35+ years of component-level aviation/electronics repair experience.

Product overview

Aero-Pro Avionics LLC is a general aviation cockpit technology company offering an integrated suite of avionics services, including custom cockpit renovation with laser-cut and powder-coated panels, panel mount avionics installation, and component-level bench repair. With 50+ years of combined experience, the company serves as an FAA Part 145 Repair Station providing certified avionics installation, configuration, and repair services for aircraft ranging from small general aviation planes to turboprops. The company also operates as a dealer for Pilotronics portable avionics products and pilot supplies, installing and servicing equipment from major avionics manufacturers including Garmin, Aspen Avionics, and BendixKing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Cockpit Renovation

Quantifiable outcome

• Component-level repairs often cost a tenth of replacement price (example: transponder fixed for ~$300 vs. $3000 replacement)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Avidyne Corporation: General aviation avionics manufacturer (IFR-certified displays, ADS-B solutions) with installer network; partial overlap with Aero-Pro in retrofit installations.
• Aspen Avionics: Manufacturer of retrofit glass-panel displays for general aviation; intersects with Aero-Pro's install business as a brand whose products Aero-Pro integrates and whose dealer network overlaps.
• Mid-Continent Instrument Co. Manufacturer of aircraft instruments, power supplies, and avionics components serving general and business aviation; comparable on the product side that Aero-Pro installs and repairs.

Others

• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty: Major pilot supplies and aircraft parts catalog retailer; comparable to Aero-Pro's Pilotronics e-commerce business but not a direct installation/repair competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Duncan Aviation: Large independent MRO provider with full avionics installation and repair services across business aviation; broader portfolio than Aero-Pro but overlapping on retrofits and component repair.
• BendixKing (by Honeywell): Legacy avionics OEM whose products (e.g., KMA-20) Aero-Pro specifically services; offers factory-direct service and authorized dealer installations in adjacent market segments.
• Garmin Aviation Service Centers: OEM-operated and authorized service network for the dominant general aviation avionics brand; competes for installation and warranty work that Aero-Pro also services.

Direct peers

• SkyTech Avionics: Smaller independent avionics sales and service shop catering to general aviation owners; directly comparable in service offering, customer profile, and business scale.
• Gulf Coast Avionics: Florida-based general aviation avionics shop offering custom panel fabrication, avionics installations, and bench repair — closely mirrors Aero-Pro's service mix and target customer (Kitfox/Cessna-class owners), making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Pacific Southwest Instruments (PSI): Avionics and instrument repair specialist with FAA Part 145 capability, focused on component-level repair of comm, nav, and pulse equipment; directly comparable to Aero-Pro's bench repair offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/pilotronics
• YouTubeyoutube.com/pilotronics
• Instagraminstagram.com/pilotronics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aero-pro-avionics-llc

Compliance1 record

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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