Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) is an aircraft maintenance facility capable of performing required maintenance/inspection. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires all aircraft to have maintenance/inspection, repair, and overhaul performed by a certified entity. An MRO is one of the certified entities that qualify to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul on an aircraft, engine, or accessory. Most MROs function as FAA Certified Repair Stations and are certified to perform specific maintenance in accordance with their Operation Specifications. In addition, some MROs operate using only each mechanic’s A&P license as the FAA-certified entity for general maintenance.

Maintenance: This includes inspections, routine maintenance items on the aircraft and repair of discrepancies on the aircraft.

Repair: Normally associated with returning an accessory/component or aircraft to serviceable condition. 

Overhaul: Repairing or replacing parts on an aircraft accessory/component, engine, or an item on an aircraft back to OEM standards. The manufacturer and FAA may require an overhaul of these items, depending on the FAA rule the aircraft is operating. 

In some cases, it is the same; however, most are referring to a Certificate Repair Station (CRS) when using the term MRO. The difference between an MRO using an A&P certificate to return to service and an MRO that is a CRS is in the FAA’s oversight and control of the operation. A CRS has a stricter set of rules found in FAR Part 145. This includes areas of training, inspection, quality assurance, tools and equipment, and record-keeping. 

Usually, MROs are associated with heavy maintenance, i.e., 60, 72, 96, 120-month inspections or A, B, C, D checks. Other items could be gear overhaul, modifications (avionics, aerodynamics changes), and component overhaul or repair.  

Airshare is an FAA-certified provider of complete jet aircraft maintenance. Our technicians are factory-trained and have experience servicing the Phenom 100, Phenom 300, Challenger 300 and 350, Citation 560 series, and Legacy/Praetor aircraft. We are an Embraer Authorized Service Center for the Phenom 100 and 300 and have experience servicing these aircraft from the beginning of production. Airshare has an extensive fleet of aircraft and an excellent database of any issues encountered since we took delivery of our first Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 in 2009, as well as our managed aircraft fleet. The big difference between any MRO is the skill level and experience of the mechanics working at the facility. Airshare is held to the highest standards of aircraft care and is committed to keeping all aircraft safe and operational.

People: We have incredible mechanics with extensive knowledge and many years of experience working on our diverse fleet.

Locations: Our maintenance bases in the Central U.S. are located in areas with a lot of general aviation traffic. Our facilities are located in Fort Worth, Kansas City, and Wichita facilities. Most do not have TCA restrictions.

Our team is dedicated to delivering premium maintenance services to keep your aircraft safe and flying. Call 866.991.7210 to discover how we can accommodate your private jet maintenance needs. 

Airshare’s MROs are located in the Central United States. See below for our current service areas. If you do not see your state listed below, please contact us, as we are constantly extending our service areas and are eager to serve the needs of aircraft owners across the continental U.S.