valley air crafts

What valley air crafts does

Valley Air Crafts is a family-owned and operated aircraft dealership and maintenance facility founded in 1984 and headquartered at Mefford Field Airport in Tulare, California. The company sells, services, and repairs agricultural aircraft (primarily Air Tractor aerial spray models including the AT-502B and AT-802F) and Robinson R22/R44 helicopters, and also services general aviation aircraft. It operates 8,000 square feet of hangar space with parts inventory and supporting facilities, and serves aerial applicators across the Northwest United States (California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington). As an Air Tractor-authorized service center since its founding, the company holds the authorization to perform specialized repairs including half-spar and cap replacement, as well as NDT and eddy current wing spar inspections, hot section inspections, GPS guidance system installations, and rotor track and balance on Robinson helicopters.

The company's product and service portfolio comprises three revenue streams: one-time sales of new Air Tractor aircraft (with 2026 delivery slots currently available), recurring parts sales through a dedicated parts department, and maintenance and repair services on a pay-as-you-go basis. Maintenance offerings include 100-hour inspections, annual inspections, heavy airframe repair, wing AD inspections, and avionics installations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all transactions are initiated through direct phone, email, or website contact with the sales, parts, or service departments. The underlying technology is conventional general aviation maintenance and repair, supplemented by factory-certified technical capabilities for Air Tractor and Robinson platforms rather than proprietary software or digital systems.

Valley Air Crafts is led by Mike Schoenau as Owner and President, supported by four maintenance and repair technicians with over 50 years of combined experience in agricultural aircraft. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or subsidiaries, and operates from a single location with regional sales coverage rather than a multi-site national footprint. Its go-to-market is direct sales-led, relying on its website, word-of-mouth within the aerial application community, and inbound customer inquiries rather than structured digital marketing or channel partnerships.

Name

valley air crafts

Legal name

Valley Air Crafts

Website

https://thevalleyaircrafts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Valley Air Crafts is a family-owned, Air Tractor-authorized aircraft dealer and service center in Tulare, California, founded in 1984, that sells, services, and repairs agricultural spray aircraft, Robinson helicopters, and general aviation aircraft for aerial applicators across the Northwest United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Services

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Manned Aerial Application (Fixed-Wing & Helicopter Crop Dusting) (AFACAIAA)

Keywords

• Agricultural aircraft sales
• Aircraft maintenance services
• Aircraft parts distribution
• Helicopter repair services
• Authorized service center

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulare

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Sales: Sales of new Air Tractor aerial spray aircraft including AT-502B and AT-802F models. Aircraft are available for purchase with delivery timelines ranging from Q3 to Q4 2026.
2. Parts Sales: Complete line of Air Tractor parts sold to aerial applicators. Parts sales department reachable via dedicated phone line (877-686-7401) and email.
3. Maintenance and Repair Services: Aircraft maintenance and repair services including 100-hour inspections, annual inspections, heavy airframe repair, avionics installations, and other general aviation services. Customers report competitive pricing on labor rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Valley Air Crafts is an Air Tractor-authorized dealer and service center that sells new agricultural and firefighting aircraft (AT-502B and AT-802F models), distributes Air Tractor replacement parts, and provides certified aircraft maintenance, repair, and inspection services for agricultural aircraft, Robinson helicopters, and general aviation aircraft from its Mefford Field Airport facility in Tulare, California.

Product overview

Valley Air Crafts is a full-service aircraft dealership and maintenance facility specializing in Air Tractor agricultural and firefighting aircraft. The company operates as an Air Tractor-authorized service center and parts dealer, offering sales of new Air Tractor aircraft (including AT-502B and AT-802F models) alongside a comprehensive line of Air Tractor replacement parts. Their core service offering includes expert aircraft maintenance and repair, featuring Air Tractor-authorized repairs (half-spar and cap replacement), general aviation maintenance (100-hour inspections, annual inspections, hot section inspections, heavy airframe repair, NDT/eddy current wing spar inspections, wing AD inspections), avionics and GPS installations, and Robinson helicopter maintenance. The company serves the Northwest U.S. region (CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA) from their facilities at Mefford Field Airport in Tulare, California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Tractor Aircraft Sales Sales of the complete line of Air Tractor agricultural and firefighting aircraft, including the 2026 AT-502B and 2026 AT-802F models, offered to aerial applicators and aircraft operators in the Northwest U.S.
• Air Tractor Parts Complete line of Air Tractor replacement parts sold to aerial applicators and aircraft operators, with orders handled through a dedicated Parts Department reachable by phone (877-686-7401) and email.
• Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Services Expert maintenance and repair services for general aviation aircraft including 100-hour inspections, annual inspections, hot section inspections, heavy airframe repair, NDT and eddy current wing spar inspections, wing AD inspections, GPS guidance system installations, and avionics installations, performed at Mefford Field Airport for commercial and private aircraft owners.
• Robinson Helicopter Maintenance Factory-trained maintenance services for Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters, including rotor track and balance services, performed at the Mefford Field Airport facility for private and commercial helicopter owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reputation for responsiveness, professional work and customer satisfaction

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

One partnership is on record.

• Air TractorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorValley Air Crafts is a full-service Air Tractor aircraft and parts dealer and Air Tractor-authorized service center. They sell and support the complete line of Air Tractor agricultural and firefighting aircraft including AT-502B and AT-802F models. As an authorized service center, they perform Air Tractor-authorized maintenance including half-spar and cap replacement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Duncan Aviation: Major general aviation MRO and parts distributor with multiple U.S. service centers. Comparable to Valley Air Crafts in offering authorized airframe, engine, and avionics services for turbine aircraft and helicopters at scale.
• StandardAero: Large, multi-platform aviation MRO provider offering turbine engine and airframe services across business, commercial, and helicopter segments. Comparable as a broad aviation services incumbent whose authorized service-center model overlaps with Valley Air Crafts' authorized Air Tractor and Robinson relationships.
• Weststar Aviation: Diversified aviation services business with charter, MRO, and fleet management operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in regional aviation services and helicopter support adjacent to Valley Air Crafts' core.

Regional players

• Stevens Aviation: Regional aviation services company with multiple U.S. locations providing airframe and engine MRO, avionics, and parts. Comparable as a multi-site authorized service center model with overlapping general aviation and turbine engine capability.

Direct peers

• Heli-One: Largest independent helicopter MRO globally, providing factory-trained maintenance for major helicopter OEMs. Comparable to Valley Air Crafts' factory-trained Robinson R22/R44 maintenance capability within the rotorcraft authorized-service niche.
• Aero Standard / Leading Edge Aviation: Independent FBO and aircraft maintenance facility providing airframe, powerplant, and avionics services to general aviation operators. Comparable to Valley Air Crafts as a regional GA MRO combining turbine airframe work, avionics installations, and parts sales.
• Air Center Helicopters: Robinson Helicopter authorized service center providing R22 and R44 maintenance, sales, and flight training. Comparable to Valley Air Crafts as a Robinson factory-trained service center serving private and commercial helicopter operators.
• Precision Aviation Group: Provider of MRO services, parts distribution, and component repair for business and general aviation operators. Comparable to Valley Air Crafts as a multi-discipline aviation service and parts distributor serving regional aircraft operators.
• Erickson (now part of Verticon): Specialized helicopter OEM and MRO provider with heavy-lift, firefighting, and rotorcraft service operations. Comparable to Valley Air Crafts in the combination of OEM-level authorization, firefighting airframe expertise, and helicopter maintenance capability.

Others

• B/E Aerospace (a Safran subsidiary): Tier-1 aerospace supplier providing aircraft parts, components, and aftermarket services across commercial, business, and rotorcraft platforms. Comparable as a parts and aftermarket supplier serving the same aircraft categories Valley Air Crafts services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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