Our History

Aero Controls Timeline

2020
Certified Cylinder Re-qualification Facility by DOT

Aero Controls has officially been approved as a cylinder re-qualification facility by the Department of Transportation (DOT), using the “hydrostatic” test method. This is to support capability development for slides, rafts, fire bottles, oxygen bottles, and other emergency equipment.

2019
737-800 Dismantlement

Aero Controls announces it has acquired ex-Blue Air 737-85F, MSN 28822 for disassembly.

Oxygen Capabilities ATA 35

Aero Controls expanded capabilities in ATA Chapter 35 to include the Flight Crew Mask Stowage Boxes and associated Flight Crew Masks-Regulators with more additions to come.

A321-131 Dismantlement MSN614

Aero Controls announces it has acquired an A321-131, MSN 614 for disassembly. The disassembly starts mid-June.

2018
A320 Dismantlement Goodyear, AZ

Aero Controls began the dismantlement of ex-Aruba Airlines A320 (MSN 582) on-site in Goodyear, AZ for spare parts.

747-400 Dismantlement Victorville, CA

Aero Controls began the dismantlement of ex-United Airlines 747-400 (MSN 34281) on-site in Victorville, CA for spare parts.

Cargo Air Component Maintenance Support Agreement

Aero Controls signed a long term repairs management and material provisioning agreement with Cargo Air, a Bulgarian airline dedicated to operating cargo flights for companies such as DHL/EAT, UPS Europe and ASL Airlines along with the ad hoc cargo charter flights worldwide. Aero Controls to provide component maintenance support for the Cargo Air fleet utilizing their existing MRO capabilities and drawing from the extensive inventory that Aero Controls holds and will be acquiring to support the fleet. This agreement covers various system platforms including pneumatics, hydraulics, avionics, flight control actuation, and flight surfaces for the Cargo Air 737 fleet.

A320 Dismantlement in Goodyear, AZ

Aero Controls began the dismantling of an ex-Thomas Cook Airlines A320 (MSN 561) on-site in Goodyear, AZ for spare parts.

737-700 Dismantlement

Aero Controls began the dismantlement of ex-GOL Airlines Airlines B737-700 (MSN 30242) on-site in Marana, Arizona for spare parts.

2017
A320 Dismantlement

Aero Controls continues the expansion of A320 family repair capabilities with dismantlement of an Airbus A320 aircraft (MSN 791) on-site in Goodyear, AZ.

747-400 Dismantlement

Aero Controls began the dismantlement of an ex-United, Boeing 747-400 (MSN 25158) on-site in Victorville, CA to support spare part needs for customers.

A320 Teardown & A320 Repair Capability Expansion

Aero Controls began the dismantlement of an Airbus A320 aircraft (MSN 822) to support spare part needs for customers and further the expansion of the development of their A320 family repair capabilities.

Consignment Contract Awarded

Aero Controls has been awarded a consignment contract from an unnamed consignor of over 3500 units of 737NG components with an approximate fair market value of $20M.

2016
A320 Dismantlement and 737-767 Teardown

Aero Controls dismantled an A320 (MSN 540) to support spare part needs for their customers. In addition, teardown was recently completed for a 737-700 (MSN 29961), while the dismantling of a 767-300ER (MSN24039) aircraft for teardown is underway.

Minority Owned Re-Certification

Aero Controls, Inc. has finalized their Minority Owned Business re-certification by the Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), strengthening their ability to serve the business needs and diversity goals of their clients.

Skytronics Acquisition

Aero Controls, Inc. acquires assets of Skytronics, including test equipment, tooling, exchange pool rotables, and a large inventory of expendables. These assets primarily support ATA 27 transmission equipment for Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

2015
30th Anniversary

Aero Controls, Inc. celebrates 30th anniversary of holding a certified repair station certificate based in Auburn, Washington.

Miami Distribution Center Opens

Aero Controls, Inc. opens a Miami distribution center located adjacent to the Miami International Airport to better serve East Coast and Latin American customers.

2010
Boeing Supplier Award Received

Boeing Supplier Silver Performance Excellence Award recipient.

2009
25th Anniversary

Celebrated Aero Controls, Inc. 25th Anniversary as an FAA Repair Station.

2008
Boeing Award Received

Boeing Supplier Silver Performance Excellence Award recipient.

2007
Patriot Aviation Services, LLC Formed

Formed Patriot Aviation Services, LLC through acquisition.

2006
Aero Controls Avionics Merger

Merged Aero Controls Avionics, Inc. with Aero Controls, Inc.

2005
200,000th Repair Order Received

Received 200,000th repair order courtesy of Allegiant Air, LLC

2001
Aero Controls Expansion

Expanded into 104,000 square foot building at 1610 20th Street NW in Auburn, Washington in addition to existing facilities.

2000
Operations Transfer of Aero Systems Aviation Corp.

Transferred operations of Aero Systems Aviation Corp. into newly formed Aero Controls Avionics, Inc.

1997
100,000th Repair Order Received

Received 100,000th repair order courtesy of Southwest Airlines.

1996
European JAA Acceptance

Received European JAA Acceptance

Acquisition of Aero Systems Aviation Corp.

Aero Systems Aviation Corp. in Miami, Florida acquired as an affiliate of Aero Controls, Inc.

1995
Federal Express Minority Supplier of the Year Award

Aero Controls, Inc. was presented with the Federal Express Minority Supplier of the Year Award.

1993
Satellite Location Opened

Opened satellite location in Shelton, Washington

1985
FAA Repair Station Certification Granted

Certified as an FAA Repair Station IU6R626N located in Auburn, Washington

1984
Aero Controls was Founded

Aero Controls, Inc. was founded by President & CEO, John Titus.