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Aviation Services Businesses for Sale

The barriers to entry in aviation are genuinely high, and the best businesses in this space come with FAA certifications, government contracts, and credentialed teams that took years and real capital to build.

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Aerospace Parts Supplier

Specializes in providing aircraft parts, accessories, and related services for commercial, regional, and military aviation industries, with a vast inventory and offerings that include repair management and aircraft acquisition services.
Price$2M
Revenue$2M
EBITDA$517.8K

Aviation Consultant & Industry Newsletter Provider

Provides aviation consultancy services and a subscription-based blog for major aerospace providers, aircraft and engine OEMs, and industry suppliers.
Price$500K
Revenue$500K
EBITDA$440K

FAA Regulations / Documentation Training Business

Provides faa-approved online training, custom documentation, and regulatory consulting for the aerospace and aviation industries to ensure compliance with industry standards and certification requirements.
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Revenue$779.2K
SDE$556.9K

Seaplane Floats for Aviation Sector

Manufactures and sells FAA-certified seaplane floats for various aircraft models, serving a global customer base of aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and companies with $1.8M in 2023 revenue and $350k EBITDA.
Price$2.3M
Revenue$1.8M
EBITDA$350K

Aircraft Maintenance Business

Specializes in aircraft service and maintenance, including inspections, repairs, modifications, and overhauls, as an authorized service center for Mooney, Cessna, Beechcraft, and providing PT6 engine services in Oregon.
Price-
Revenue$1.3M
EBITDA$271.5K

Logistics Business

Offers freight forwarding and transportation solutions including ocean and air freight, yacht clearance, out of gauge cargo services, and customs brokerage for businesses engaged in international trade.
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Revenue$25M
SDE$1M
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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

Which Certifications Transfer

  • Understanding exactly which FAA certificates, facility clearances, and quality approvals are held by the entity versus by the individual owner is one of the first things to work through.
  • Company-held certifications like Part 135 or Part 145 generally transfer with the business; personal designations may need to be separately handled.
  • Getting a clear list of every certification early, along with how each one transfers, sets you up well for structuring the deal.
  • FAA certificates held by the business entity, not the individual owner, are what give a buyer real continuity after close.

Contract Backlog and Renewal History

  • Ask to see the active contracts, their remaining terms, and the renewal history over the past five years.
  • Government and commercial aviation contracts that have been renewed multiple times are telling you something about the quality of the work and the depth of the relationship.
  • Understanding which contracts require formal transfer approval and what that process looks like is worth doing early.
  • Ask for the total value of the active contract backlog so you understand committed revenue going forward.

Team Credentials and Depth

  • Find out which team members hold FAA-required designations, how long they've been with the company, and which ones manage key customer relationships.
  • A business where the operations director, chief pilot, or director of maintenance has been running their function independently for years gives you a much more stable transition.
  • Ask to meet the team and talk with the operations lead independently to understand how the business actually runs day to day.

Parts Inventory Quality

  • If the business carries parts inventory, understanding how it's tracked, documented, and turning is important.
  • Aviation parts need proper traceability documentation, and well-organized inventory with clear sales history is both a revenue asset and an indicator of how the overall operation is run.
  • Ask about how parts are sourced and how long it took to build the supplier network, and what the current inventory is valued at.

Key-Person Risk

  • Aviation businesses can have concentrated key-person exposure in ways that are worth understanding clearly.
  • If the owner currently holds an FAA-required role, manages the primary government contacts, or is the main relationship with a large commercial client, those are things to build a transition plan around before you close.
  • Many aviation deals include structured transition periods specifically because of this, and it's a well-understood pattern that sellers are generally open to discussing.

Valuation

What Should You Expect to Pay?

3x-5x

SDE

Owner-operated, certification-dependent revenue

5x-8x

EBITDA

Multi-year contracts, credentialed team, transferable certifications

The spread is driven primarily by how cleanly the certifications and contracts transfer, how much revenue is secured in multi-year commitments, and how independently the team operates from the current owner.

What drives a premium

FAA certificates and facility clearances held by the company entity, not the individual owner

Multi-year government or commercial contracts with a documented history of renewals

Credentialed team with FAA-required designations who manage operations independently of the owner

Well-documented parts inventory with clear traceability records and established supplier relationships

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FAQ

Aviation Services Business Acquisition

What should I look for when buying an aviation services business?

Start with the certifications: which ones are held by the business entity versus the individual owner, and how each one transfers. Then look at the contract backlog, renewal history, and the team's credentials. A business where certifications transfer cleanly, contracts have a history of renewals, and a qualified team runs day-to-day operations independently is the combination most buyers in this space are looking for. Browse aviation services businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's available.

How much does an aviation services business cost?

Most aviation services businesses sell for 3 to 8 times their annual profit. The multiple depends on certification transferability, the strength of the contract backlog, team depth, and how much the business runs without the current owner. Businesses with company-held FAA certifications, long-term contracts with renewal history, and credentialed independent teams tend to command the higher end of that range. Use the SBA loan calculator to model financing.

How do I evaluate an aviation services business before buying?

Start with a full list of every certification the business holds and a clear answer on how each one transfers. Then review the contract portfolio: remaining terms, renewal history, and any contract-specific ownership transfer requirements. Ask to meet the team and understand who holds the FAA-required roles. Talk to the operations director or chief pilot independently to get a sense of how the business actually runs day to day.

What due diligence questions should I ask about an aviation services business?

Ask: Which FAA certificates and clearances are held by the entity, and which are held personally by the owner? What are the remaining terms on major contracts, and what does renewal look like? Who holds the FAA-required roles and how long have they been with the company? How is parts inventory tracked and valued? Are there any open safety findings or compliance issues? And what does the government contracting transfer process look like for this specific contract vehicle?

Where can I find aviation services businesses for sale?

Rejigg connects buyers directly with aviation business owners. You can browse aviation services businesses for sale on Rejigg and reach out to owners without going through a broker.

How does the FAA certificate transfer process work when buying an aviation business?

Certificates held by the company entity, like a Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate or Part 145 Repair Station, generally transfer with the business through a notification and review process with the relevant FSDO. Personal designations held by the current owner, such as a Designated Airworthiness Representative, may need to be covered by bringing on a qualified individual or restructuring responsibilities. Working with an aviation attorney familiar with FAA transactions is standard practice in these deals.

Can I finance an aviation services acquisition with an SBA loan?

Yes, aviation services businesses with documented revenue and contract backlogs are often good candidates for SBA 7(a) financing. Lenders will want to see consistent cash flow, a clear picture of how certifications and contracts transfer, and evidence that the business can service the debt. Use the SBA loan calculator to model monthly payments at different deal sizes.