Who We Are
Prime Propulsion delivers expert FAA certification solutions for small to medium-sized aerospace firms.
Founded to fill a critical industry gap, our team makes FAA certification accessible and effective—no matter your company size. With experience in both the FAA and private sectors, our in-house DER-led team specializes in Parts Manufacturer Approvals (PMA), Supplemental Type Certificates (STC), Test Cell Correlations, and Repair Specification support.
We are dedicated to helping you bring parts to market efficiently and compliantly—whether you’re developing fuel nozzles, accessory gearboxes, or structural fittings. Our founder saw how many growing aerospace businesses struggle without internal certification resources—and created Prime Propulsion to provide top-tier engineering and FAA insight without the overhead
At Prime Propulsion, we work side-by-side with you:
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Leveraging FAA insider knowledge to avoid common approval delays and minimize comments
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Delivering identicality and test & computations PMA packages aligned with AC 21.303
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Tailoring certification support to meet cost, schedule, and mission-critical needs
Every project we undertake is grounded in integrity, compliance, and client-focused service. Choose Prime Propulsion to simplify your certification path and accelerate your aerospace innovation
OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity
We operate with full transparency and technical honesty—whether we’re reviewing test data, reverse-engineering parts, or guiding you through FAA submission. Our recommendations are based on what’s right for your project, not what’s convenient.
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Customer Service
We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction. Keeping your requirements and suggestions at the forefront. We explore all possible avenues to complete your project efficiently and within your budget.
Passion
We live and breathe aerospace. With backgrounds as FAA engineers, DERs, and OEM professionals, we bring genuine enthusiasm to every PMA, STC, and certification challenge. Your success fuels our drive.
Innovation
We embrace smarter, more efficient certification strategies—leveraging digital design, targeted testing, and DER insight to minimize cost and lead time without compromising compliance.
Our Process
Understand Customer Requirements
We begin by listening. Every engagement starts with a focused technical review of your part, goals, and constraints. Whether it's a single component or a full PMA package, we tailor the scope to your specific needs—no cookie-cutter solutions.
Responsiveness
You won’t wait days for answers. Our team is structured to move fast—with direct access to DER expertise and minimal internal handoffs. We keep you updated at every step, from data development to FAA coordination.
Reliability
We follow through with high-integrity engineering, complete documentation, and FAA-ready submissions. Our clients return because we hit deadlines, minimize surprises, and consistently earn FAA approvals—backed by 30+ PMAs per year.
