When an aircraft is grounded or a project falls behind, the questions usually come fast. We’ve put together answers to the most common ones we hear from airlines, MROs, and flight departments. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, our team is always just a call away.
AOG Support FAQs
AOG stands for “Aircraft on Ground.” It’s when an aircraft cannot fly due to a maintenance or compliance issue, and it must remain grounded until the problem is resolved. Every hour an aircraft is AOG, operators face lost revenue, delayed schedules, and potential customer dissatisfaction.
Aircraft downtime can quickly cost operators tens of thousands of dollars per day. Airlines, MROs, business jet operators, and even manufacturers and suppliers rely on immediate support to avoid prolonged disruptions. VP Aviation provides rapid-response mechanics and structures teams who can deploy on short notice for urgent issues ranging from engine removals and replacements to major structural repairs.
We pride ourselves on quick turnaround. Once compliance is confirmed, our AOG crews can be dispatched immediately. Whether the need is a regional callout, an international dispatch, or supplemental labor for a manufacturing line, our network of technicians allows us to scale response time to match the urgency.
We support commercial airlines, cargo carriers, and business jet operators, as well as suppliers and OEMs experiencing production stoppages. Our teams are experienced with heavy platforms such as the Boeing 737 and 767, along with Airbus fleets and corporate jets from Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, and Embraer.
Our AOG response teams include FAA-licensed A&P mechanics, structures / sheet metal specialists, avionics technicians, and interior or modification techs. They are trained and equipped for engine changes, heavy structural repairs, and rigging work to name a few in addition to troubleshooting and rapid recovery. We also deploy skilled general labor and production support staff when suppliers and manufacturers face urgent bottlenecks.
Staffing & Compliance FAQs
We supply a wide range of aviation maintenance professionals, including licensed A&P mechanics, structures and sheet metal specialists, avionics technicians, and interior or modification techs. We also support manufacturers and suppliers with supplemental labor, from general technicians and assembly workers to specialists who can assist with first article builds, ship set completions, and production ramp-ups. Whether the need is line maintenance, heavy repair, or supplemental labor in a manufacturing environment, our recruiters can align the right skills with the project.
Not at all. While rapid-response staffing is one of our specialties, we also support long-term recovery programs, modification campaigns, and project crews that remain on site for extended durations. For suppliers and OEMs, we provide scalable labor solutions during production surges, backlog recovery, and quality escape corrections.
Every technician is vetted for FAA requirements and program eligibility before deployment. In addition, VP Aviation operates its own FAA-vetted and approved drug and alcohol testing program. This ensures all contract staff meet regulatory standards from day one and provides clients with peace of mind that compliance is never compromised.
We have a dedicated in-house recruiting team that focuses exclusively on aviation maintenance and production professionals. They handle sourcing, screening, compliance checks, and deployment logistics so clients receive crews who are fully prepared and ready to work , whether that means staffing for heavy maintenance checks or a 737 modification line or supplementing an OEM’s ship set assembly program.
We are built for scalability. Some clients only need a single avionics technician for a short-term callout, while others require a full team of mechanics and technicians to support a large-scale modification campaign or production ramp-up. In either case, our recruiting and deployment model makes it simple to scale staffing levels to match requirements.
Yes. Our recruiters and account managers remain engaged after placement to ensure smooth operations, address any issues that arise, and adjust staffing levels as projects evolve. This is especially critical in the manufacturing world, where schedules and output targets can shift quickly.
Special Projects FAQs
Special projects cover large-scale or specialized work outside routine maintenance. VP Aviation has supported pickle fork replacements and repairs on Boeing 737s, 767 heavy structural work, and failsafe replacements. We also provide teams for 955 trim-out packages, winglet installations, skin replacements, and other heavy structural modifications. Operators and suppliers often rely on us for projects that require both precision and scale.
Both. We understand that every project has its own budget and timeline pressures. VP Aviation works with operators to scope requirements and can provide either fixed-bid or non-fixed-bid options, depending on what best fits the scope and risk profile of the work.
We can assemble full teams of A&P mechanics, structures specialists, avionics technicians, modification experts called MOBILE RESPONSE TEAMS, and rigging specialists tailored to the project. In addition, we supply skilled general labor and technical support for OEMs and suppliers who may need extra capacity to meet production goals. Our recruiters build project teams with the right balance of skills to execute efficiently from start to finish.
All personnel deployed on projects are vetted against FAA requirements and included in our FAA-approved drug and alcohol testing program. This ensures compliance isn’t compromised over the duration of a project, no matter how large or complex.
Yes. Many projects evolve as work progresses. We maintain flexibility to ramp staffing up or down to match new requirements, keeping operators and suppliers on schedule without overcommitting resources.
General FAQs
We support clients across the United States and internationally. Our mobile response teams are positioned to deploy wherever an aircraft is grounded, or to a project that requires additional labor. This includes commercial airlines managing AOG events, MROs supplementing heavy maintenance crews, business jet operators needing short-notice support, and OEMs or suppliers facing production bottlenecks.
Every engagement is unique, so costs vary depending on the scope, crew size, duration, location, and skill sets required. For AOG events, costs are driven by how quickly a team must be mobilized and the complexity of the work, such as engine removals, structural repairs, or rigging adjustments. For special projects, pricing is based on whether the work involves heavy modifications like pickle fork replacements, failsafe replacements, or winglet installations. In the manufacturing and supplier space, labor costs scale with production needs — from ship set completions to first article builds. No matter what the project, we provide transparent, scalable pricing models that keep downtime and overruns predictable.
The process is straightforward. Contact our team by phone or email or by our submission form on this website with the details of your AOG event, staffing requirement, or project scope. We will confirm compliance, identify the right skill sets, and mobilize a crew. Our recruiters and account managers remain engaged throughout the process, whether the assignment is a 24-hour AOG recovery, a 767 modification line, or supplemental labor for an OEM production surge.
No. While many of our clients are airlines and MRO providers, we also support business jet operators, OEMs, and tier-one and tier-two suppliers. For manufacturers, we often provide skilled technicians and labor during production ramp-ups, backlog recovery, or when correcting quality escapes. For corporate flight departments, we supply trusted mechanics to cover maintenance gaps on a single aircraft or a small fleet.
VP Aviation is aviation-only. We are not a general staffing firm, our focus is on aviation maintenance, modification, and production support. That means every mechanic or technician we deploy is vetted against FAA requirements, enrolled in our FAA-approved drug and alcohol testing program, and selected for the specific needs of the job. Whether it’s rigging work on a narrowbody fleet, structural skin replacement on a widebody, or supplemental staffing for ship set assembly, our clients get compliant, experienced professionals who are prepared to work immediately.
Still Have Questions?
Every delay costs time and money, but you don’t have to face it alone. VP Aviation provides aviation-only staffing solutions designed for speed, compliance, and flexibility. From urgent AOG deployments to long-term project crews, our teams are vetted, FAA-approved, and ready to work the moment they arrive.
Call our Sales Team: 813-358-3359
Email our support team: sales@vpaviation.net
If you have a question not covered here, reach out anytime. We’re here 24/7 to keep your aircraft and your business moving forward.
