[cashflyer]

Part 145.

Most aircraft mechanics know what that is.
Some pilots know what it is.

But let me tell you what it is to me.

It's a process that I started in October 2004.
A process that took 29 months, countless meetings and inspections, and over $20,000 in professional services and developmental costs.

And it's a process that finally came to a happy ending on Friday.


On Friday the 13th, I drove halfway across the state to the FAA / South Carolina Flight Standard District Office and signed a stack of paperwork, shook some hands, and received my company's FAA certification as an approved aircraft component repair station.


The path to get here has been long and arduous. I am at a loss for words to express how happy I am to receive the certificate, and yet it is almost a non-event for me after this much effort. I guess I'm just glad the certification process is finally over.


Now I just have to make it worthwhile.



And as a point of clarification, for those who google the term "Become a Certificated 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station"... The process is a LOT more involving than the description would lead you to believe! Plus, the process can vary from district to district, and can vary based on your personal background and your history with any other FAA ops.

YMMV.