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GoJet Receives FAA Part 145 Certification

The regional airline plans to offer MRO services to a variety of different operators.

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Key Takeaways:

  • GoJet Airlines has received FAA Part 145 certification to establish a new large aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in St. Louis.
  • This new MRO operation will create over 150 jobs and strategically positions GoJet as one of the few regional airlines offering these services to meet a growing market demand.
  • The facility will provide specialized maintenance programs, interior and composite capabilities, and aircraft modifications, emphasizing efficient turnaround times and quality service for other carriers.
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GoJet Airlines, a regional carrier based in St. Louis, has announced it received FAA Part 145 certification to operate a large aircraft repair station. The certification allows the carrier to establish a new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility, creating over 150 new jobs in the St. Louis area by October.

“We understand that there are other quality maintenance providers in the market,” GoJet CEO Rick Leach said in a news release. “However, being one of the few Part 121 operators offering this service, and only one of two regional airlines, GoJet now has a unique opportunity.”

Ryan Ewing

Ryan is Sr. Director of Digital for Firecrown's Aviation Group. In 2013, he founded AirlineGeeks.com, a leading trade publication covering the airline industry. Since then, his work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the airline industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Previously, he worked for a Part 135 operator and later a major airline. Ryan is also an Adjunct Instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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