What Aero Engineering & Manufacturing Co does

Aero Engineering & Manufacturing Co is a privately held aerospace and defense parts manufacturer founded in 1948 and headquartered in Valencia, California, operating from a 25,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The company specializes in the fabrication and assembly of airframe components for military aircraft platforms, supporting OEM production contracts and aftermarket MRO sustainment for legacy and current-generation aircraft including the C-130, P-3, C-5, F-16, F-35, F-18, F-15, and UH-60. Manufacturing capabilities include CNC machining (3 and 4 axis milling, 2 axis turning), sheet metal fabrication (water jet, bending, forming), TIG welding, cut gasket fabrication, and complex mechanical assembly, all performed under AS9100 certification and Nadcap approved welding processes.

The company operates a hybrid business model combining direct OEM sales to manufacturers like Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of Defense, channel distribution through three major aerospace parts distributors (Derco, Blue Aerospace, and MHD-Rockland), and licensing royalties as a long-time Lockheed Martin licensee producing certified parts across multiple Certified Parts Programs (CPP). Revenue is generated through OEM production contracts supporting monthly volumes from 1 to 1,000+ units, aftermarket MRO support with proactive inventory management, supplier-managed inventory programs, and licensed certified parts supply. The company reports 20,000+ certified part numbers, 10,000+ unique SKUs in stock, 10M+ parts sold historically, and 300+ active OEM part numbers on C-130 and F-16 programs. Aero Engineering is a subsidiary of Solestra Group and operates alongside EF Precision within the AEFP Group. In 2023, the company expanded into the commercial space market supporting high temperature engine components and invar shims.

Name

Aero Engineering & Manufacturing Co

Legal name

Aero Engineering & Mfg. Co.

Website

https://aeroeng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aero Engineering & Manufacturing Co is a privately held aerospace and defense parts manufacturer founded in 1948, producing certified airframe components and MRO sustainment solutions for military aircraft platforms including C-130, P-3, C-5, F-16, and F-35, serving Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Department of Defense, and major aerospace distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Component Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Military Aircraft Structures, Airframes & Composites (IMABAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC)

Keywords

• Airframe component manufacturing
• Aerospace parts distribution
• Military aircraft sustainment
• OEM production parts
• MRO support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Production Parts: Manufacturing and supplying airframe components for current aircraft platforms under OEM production contracts. Supports monthly production requirements from 1 to 1000 or more units with turnkey production support including raw materials, processing, and full certification packages.
2. Aftermarket MRO Support: Maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for legacy military aircraft platforms. Includes inventory management solutions with high in-stock response rates for C-130, P-3, C-5, and F-16 programs.
3. Inventory Management Services: Provides warehousing and materials management including Min/Max and Safety Stock programs, Supplier Managed Inventory programs, On-demand inventory programs with JIT delivery, and Build to forecast programs.
4. Licensing Royalties: As a long-time Lockheed Martin licensee, Aero Engineering generates revenue through licensed production of C-130, P-3, C-5, F-16, F-35, F-104, T-33, S-3, and CP-140 parts under various Certified Parts Programs (CPP).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aero Engineering & Manufacturing Co manufactures and supplies airframe components and sustainment solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. The company provides OEM production parts, aftermarket MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) support, inventory management services, and approved parts supply for legacy and current military aircraft platforms including C-130, P-3, C-5, F-16, and F-35. Manufacturing capabilities include CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, TIG welding, cut gasket fabrication, and complex mechanical assembly, all performed under AS9100 and Nadcap certifications as a Lockheed Martin Certified Supplier.

Product overview

Aero Engineering & Manufacturing Co is an aerospace and defense parts manufacturer offering a unified portfolio of manufacturing and sustainment services. The core offerings include OEM Production Solutions for current aircraft platforms, Aftermarket MRO Support Solutions for legacy platforms, Inventory Management Solutions (Min/Max programs, Supplier Managed Inventory, JIT delivery), and Approved Parts Supplier services for hard-to-find components. Manufacturing capabilities encompass CNC Machining (3/4-axis milling, 2-axis turning), Sheet Metal Fabrication (water jet, bending), Cut Gasket Fabrication, TIG Welding (Nadcap approved), and Mechanical Assembly (complex assemblies, specialty assemblies, secondary assembly). The company also provides Program Development services for obsolescence solutions and new product development supporting platforms from legacy aircraft (B-52, C-130, P-3, F-16, C-5) to current generation (F-22, F-35, C-130J, UH-60, F-18, Global Hawk, unmanned systems). Parts are manufactured to OEM specifications for military aircraft including C-130, P-3, C-5, F-16, and F-35.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OEM Production Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ certified part numbers in inventory
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Derco (A Lockheed Martin Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Derco is a Lockheed Martin company and one of three largest distributors of parts supporting C-130, P-3, and F-16 platforms. Aero entered expanded C-130 licensing agreement with Derco in 2020. Derco serves as a distribution channel for Aero's certified parts and CPP program items.
• Blue AerospacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlue Aerospace is one of three largest distributors of parts supporting C-130, P-3, and F-16 platforms. Aero is partnered with Blue Aerospace as an approved parts supplier for hard-to-find/limited availability items.
• MHD-RocklandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMHD-Rockland is one of three largest distributors of parts supporting C-130, P-3, and F-16 platforms. Aero is partnered with MHD-Rockland as an approved parts supplier for hard-to-find/limited availability items.
• Lockheed MartincoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLong-time Lockheed Martin licensee with multiple license agreements since 1987. Licensed to manufacture parts for F-104, T-33, P-3, S-3, C-130, C-141, C-5, and F-16 platforms under various Certified Parts Programs (CPP). Lockheed Certified Supplier status with hologram parts authorization.
• EF PrecisionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEF Precision and Aero Engineering together form AEFP Group with over a century of consultative manufacturing experience. Both companies provide customer-centric approach to manufacturing and supply chain management within Aerospace and Defense sector.
• Solestra GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAero Engineering is a Solestra Group company, providing strategic alignment within a broader aerospace and defense manufacturing portfolio.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HEICO: Aerospace parts manufacturing and MRO services through its Flight Support and Electronic Technologies segments. Comparable to Aero's licensed, certified parts supply and aftermarket support model.
• AAR Corp: Aerospace aftermarket services and parts distribution supporting commercial and government operators. Comparable distribution-driven MRO/parts model targeting similar military fleet customers.
• Ducommun: Aerospace structures and MRO provider with capabilities in CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly. Direct overlap with Aero's manufacturing capabilities and military platform exposure.
• TransDigm Group: Aftermarket-focused aerospace components manufacturer with proprietary sole-source parts across military and commercial platforms. Comparable to Aero's aftermarket MRO and hard-to-find parts business model.
• Triumph Group: Aerospace structures, MRO, and aftermarket parts supplier serving military and commercial platforms. Comparable as a multi-platform Tier 1/2 supplier with overlapping airframe structures and sustainment capabilities to Aero Engineering.
• Senior plc: Aerospace and defense components manufacturer with fluid conveyance, structures, and landing gear capabilities. Comparable Tier 2 supplier serving military and commercial aerospace markets.
• Magellan Aerospace: Aerospace structures, components, and MRO services for military and civil platforms. Comparable as a Tier supplier with similar airframe component fabrication and aftermarket sustainment offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Spirit AeroSystems: Largest Tier 1 aerostructures manufacturer globally, supplying major airframes. Comparable on airframe structures manufacturing capability, though at vastly greater scale and focused on large commercial/military OEM builds.
• Precision Castparts Corp: Diversified aerospace components manufacturer including airframe structures and machined parts. Comparable to Aero's CNC-machined airframe components business and a previous employer of Aero's VP.

Regional players

• Marshall Aerospace: UK-based military MRO and aerospace engineering services provider supporting platforms such as C-130. Comparable military sustainment focus but operating primarily outside Aero's North American footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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