Growth through the years and into the future
The definition of success for Able is “Exceeding customer expectations while growing our business,” Celigoy said. Growth requires investment, and Able invests millions of dollars each year in technology that reduces costs and turnaround times to save operators tens of millions of dollars annually.
That growth was taking place well before Able added its latest 60,000 square feet. Able began in 1982 as experts in processing turbine engine components for OEMs. In the 1990s, Able expanded to include FAA-approved parts, repairs, overhauls, exchanges, and partnerships.
Just since 2012, when it relocated from Phoenix to a new and expanded headquarters in Mesa, Able added more than 200 employees, a new paint facility, new mezzanine space, and the Maintenance Center. Able was acquired by Textron Aviation in 2015.
In the process, Able has earned a long list of airworthiness authority and ISO certifications, denoting its commitment to providing the highest quality support to entities around the world. And now it also has earned the prestigious National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) Global Certificates for NDT (non-destructive testing), special processes, and shot peen. NADCAP is a global program denoting superior competency in aerospace-specific special processes and capabilities. These certificates open the door for new contracts, such as those for some military and commercial fixed-wing OEMs.
Able’s latest growth is reflected not only in its expanded facility but also in its new markets including landing gear, the latest rotor-wing platforms, and propeller repair and overhaul. The latter is aided by Able’s direct affiliation with McCauley Propeller Systems, a Textron Aviation company. Collectively, this positions Able as a broad and stable organization – ready to identify the industry’s most persistent aftermarket challenges and create solutions for the benefit of its customers.
“It’s blue skies for Able Aerospace,” Vercio said. 72 Nov/Dec 2019
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