100-Hour Inspections - This service is available on-site at Airframe’s headquarters or as a mobile service within the Bay Area.

Annual Inspections - This service is available on-site at Airframe’s headquarters or as a mobile service within the Bay Area.

Pre-Purchase Assessments - This service is available on-site at Airframe’s headquarters or as a mobile service within the United States.

Attention to detail is important in aviation. The excitement experienced when purchasing an airplane can make it difficult to make a sober decision. Our team prides themselves on providing a clear assessment of the condition of an airplane before you buy.

Airframe and Powerplant Certificated Maintenance and Repair - Clients enjoy the ability to receive maintenance services following their inspections through a seamless transition from the inspection process directly into required repair items pertaining to achieving airworthiness.

Avionics Upgrades - Utilizing state-of-the-art technology and instruments, Airframe can improve the flight experience for its clients wishing to modernize and upgrade their instrument panel. We can source and install replacement avionics equipment for clients wishing to optimize their instrument panel.

Airplane Modifications - Airframe’s repairman can install most supplemental type certificate (STC) modifications. Our team supports Vintage Aircraft Replacement and Modification Article (VARMA) rules (AC 23-27) for owner produced parts installation on airplanes type certificated before 1980.

Scheduling in advance for maintenance and repair requests is highly recommended.

With decades of experience troubleshooting commercial, corporate, and general aviation systems our team uses a systematic approach to find the root cause of your squawk before parts are ordered. This service is often accomplished by telephone, zoom, but can be accomplished at your location.

A&P Apprenticeships - This program is for mechanics who either already have their A&P certification, but wish to hone their skills, or students who are about to become an A&P mechanic. Apprentices gain valuable experience working with Airframe, and logging hours for their time spent on becoming a better A&P mechanic.

IA Mentorships - This program is for experienced A&P mechanics who wish to take their potential to the next level. It is designed to help the mechanic get through the process of becoming an FAA authorized inspector, and continued follow-up through their joining a community of colleagues and other mentors who, together, make general aviation better.

Pilot Ground School - Designed as an augmentation to the standard ground school online course work, this program features veterans and experts with decades of experience in general aviation who provide nuanced advice and support to keep students inspired, and help them understand the process and commitment required to successfully pass the written exam.

Initial Pilot Training - This limited opportunity is for the serious pilot student. Our extraordinary instructors are focused not only on the information and mindset required to achieve pilot certification, but also garnering commitment to completing the process through an ends-oriented inspirational instruction style.

Instrument Pilot Rating - Our extraordinary instructors are focused not only on the information and mindset required to achieve pilot instrument rating certification, but also garnering commitment to completing the process through an ends-oriented inspirational instruction style.

Commercial Pilot Rating - Our extraordinary instructors are focused not only on the information and mindset required to achieve commercial pilot rating certification, but also garnering commitment to completing the process through an ends-oriented inspirational instruction style.

Instructor Pilot Rating - Our extraordinary instructors are focused not only on the information and mindset required to achieve instructor pilot rating certification, but also garnering commitment to completing the process through an ends-oriented inspirational instruction style.

With over 100 years of collective aviation and federal government regulatory experience, Airframe and its group of consultants have a unique perspective to offer Clients seeking excellence in general aviation. Offerings include:

Strategic Consulting Services: General Aviation Operations, Maintenance Operations, Pilot Training, Recruitment Assistance, Management Consulting, FBO Services, Strategic Planning, and Business Development.

Aircraft Modernization Consulting:
Airframe offers an assessment service resulting in advice on modernizing aircraft. Avionics, STCs, and other state-of-the-art recommendations are explored and considered in providing a customized set of recommendations.