Fly Alliance Launches FAA Part 145 Repair Station Franchise

Fly Alliance announced the launch of Fly Alliance Maintenance Partners (FAMP) on June 9, 2026, creating the first franchise model designed specifically for aviation maintenance professionals seeking to own Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 145 repair stations.

In a press release issued from its Orlando, Florida headquarters, the private aviation company detailed how the new division aims to lower the traditional barriers to entry for certified mechanics. The franchise structure provides access to Fly Alliance’s existing operational infrastructure, regulatory compliance frameworks, and global parts sourcing network.

Lowering Barriers to Part 145 Ownership

Operating an FAA Part 145 repair station typically requires significant capital investment and complex regulatory compliance. Eddie Trujillo, co-founder of FAMP, noted that these requirements have historically restricted ownership to larger organizations.

The FAMP model is designed to remove these obstacles. By leveraging a franchise system, qualified technicians can focus on delivering maintenance services while utilizing established corporate support systems.

“Our goal is to remove those barriers and provide qualified maintenance professionals with a proven framework for ownership,” Trujillo stated in the release. “We want talented technicians to focus on delivering exceptional maintenance services while benefiting from the systems, support, and resources we’ve already built.”

Leadership and Franchise Experience

The initiative pairs Fly Alliance’s aviation background with established franchise expertise. Fly Alliance co-founder Kevin Wargo highlighted that the program addresses a gap in the industry where experienced professionals often lack pathways to business ownership.

Trujillo brings extensive franchising experience to the new venture. He previously founded the electronics repair company uBreakiFix in 2009, which began franchising operations in 2013. Under his leadership, the brand expanded to more than 800 locations before being acquired by Asurion in 2019, the same year Fly Alliance was founded.

Recent Fly Alliance Expansion

The launch of FAMP follows a series of recent operational expansions for Fly Alliance. On January 19, 2026, the company’s maintenance division received approval as a Foreign Approved Maintenance Organization (FAMO) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India.

The company has also expanded its passenger and operational services. On November 13, 2025, Fly Alliance became an authorized Starlink dealer, offering complimentary satellite internet on select aircraft. More recently, on April 7, 2026, the operator opened the Jet Paw Lounge at Teterboro Airport (TEB), a dedicated fixed-base operator (FBO) facility for passengers traveling with dogs.

AirPro News analysis

We view the introduction of a franchise model to Part 145 repair stations as a novel approach to a persistent industry challenge: the retention and career progression of skilled aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs). By offering a structured path to ownership, Fly Alliance is adapting a business model highly successful in consumer retail and automotive repair to the heavily regulated aviation sector.

The success of FAMP will likely depend on how effectively the franchisor can manage the strict quality control and safety compliance required by the FAA across multiple independent owner-operators. If successful, this model could shift the landscape of independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities by consolidating smaller operations under a unified, well-resourced brand umbrella.

Sources: Fly Alliance via Business Wire