Part 145 Repair Station Certification Consultant: From Station Definition to Air Agency Certificate
Delta Bravo Aviation takes a new repair station from a blank page to an FAA Air Agency Certificate — Station Definition, Repair Station Manual, Quality Control Manual, training program, capability list, the FAA’s applicant DCT bank and a remote mock inspection — for a published fixed fee.
The short answer
What does it cost? $75,000–$120,000 fixed by scope; the typical core remote engagement is $89,500. A small-shop tier for a single limited rating is $62,500.
What is included? Station Definition and carrying-cost plan, RSM and QCM, training program, forms and capability list, every applicable applicant DCT, filing and six months of queue upkeep, and a remote video mock inspection.
What is optional? On-site visits ($4,500 each, travel included), FAA inspection attendance ($7,500) and an airline & charter customer package (+$16,500).
Who this is for
Shop owners and investors opening a new FAA Part 145 repair station — airframe, powerplant, propeller, radio, instrument, accessory or limited ratings — who want a fixed price, a remote-first delivery and a plan for the shop’s carrying cost while the FAA works its schedule.
Published fees
| Engagement | Fixed fee |
|---|---|
| Core engagement (one location, up to three limited ratings, remote delivery) | $75,000 – $120,000 · typical $89,500 |
| Small-shop tier (single limited rating) | $62,500 |
| Airline & charter customer package | +$16,500 |
| On-site visit (travel included) | $4,500 each |
| FAA inspection attendance | $7,500 |
Fixed — no monthly fee while you wait in the FAA queue. Every applicant DCT is included, and so is every correction to a document Delta Bravo prepared. Full detail is on the pricing page.
Why the price is higher than a template kit
A manual template is a document; a certificate is a project. The Builder includes the FAA’s applicant question bank answered and cited to your manuals, the filing and queue upkeep, the mock inspection, and a plan for when to sign the lease and make the hires so the shop is not paying for idle space longer than it has to.
The road to the certificate
The ten steps, the FAA’s 15-, 30- and 60-day clocks, and what fails a Repair Station or Quality Control Manual are laid out in the primer How to Get an FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Part 145 repair station certification cost?
The FAA charges no certification fee. Delta Bravo’s Part 145 Repair Station Builder is $75,000–$120,000 fixed by scope, typically $89,500 for the core remote engagement, with a $62,500 small-shop tier for a single limited rating.
Can a company get a Part 145 certificate for me?
A consultant can plan, write and manage the application, but the FAA issues the certificate to your company, and your facility, equipment, personnel and data must be in place for inspection. Delta Bravo’s Builder carries the project from Station Definition to the Air Agency Certificate.
Which manuals does a Part 145 repair station need?
A Repair Station Manual and a Quality Control Manual acceptable to the FAA (14 CFR §§ 145.207–145.211), and a training program the FAA approves under § 145.163. AC 145-9A is the FAA’s guide to developing them.
Is the work done on site?
Delivery is remote by default, including a remote video mock inspection. On-site visits are available at $4,500 each with travel included, and FAA inspection attendance at $7,500.
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