Aviation Fixed Base Operation (FBO)
Business Description
Ed's Flying Service, Inc. (EFS) is an FBO based in Alamogordo, New Mexico which was founded in 1960 (incorporated in 1977) by our Father, Edward J. Pavelka (deceased). EFS a turnkey, C-Corp, has been operated by Ed's son, Robert Pavelka (co-owner), solely since Ed's passing over 10 years ago. Lisa Pavelka Stone, Ed's daughter and co-owner, handles the accounting for the company.
FAR licenses and aircraft:
• FAR 135 Air Taxi Certificate, issued 1974: Cessna U206G, N732RU.
• FAR 145 Repair Station Certificate, issued 1971: Limited Radio & Instrument installation & repair.
• FAR 61 Flight School, established 1960.
• 1946 Cessna 120 NC76385.
Buildings and hangars:
o Office & main maintenance, 4500 sq-ft, Built 1966, additions 1979, New roof 2012.
o Building “B” closed shed, tug parking only.
o Building “C” parts, storage, maintenance, 3000 sq-ft, built 1960, extensive door repair 2019.
Shop Equipment and Maintenance:
• Shop equipment includes all parts and tooling necessary for most everyday major and minor airframe, engine, and avionics repair and installation.
• Current majority of avionics revenue includes installation of ADS-B transponder systems, 64 total systems to date.
• Current air taxi is near zero, due to Bob Pavelka operating as a one-man shop.
FAR licenses and aircraft:
• FAR 135 Air Taxi Certificate, issued 1974: Cessna U206G, N732RU.
• FAR 145 Repair Station Certificate, issued 1971: Limited Radio & Instrument installation & repair.
• FAR 61 Flight School, established 1960.
• 1946 Cessna 120 NC76385.
Buildings and hangars:
o Office & main maintenance, 4500 sq-ft, Built 1966, additions 1979, New roof 2012.
o Building “B” closed shed, tug parking only.
o Building “C” parts, storage, maintenance, 3000 sq-ft, built 1960, extensive door repair 2019.
Shop Equipment and Maintenance:
• Shop equipment includes all parts and tooling necessary for most everyday major and minor airframe, engine, and avionics repair and installation.
• Current majority of avionics revenue includes installation of ADS-B transponder systems, 64 total systems to date.
• Current air taxi is near zero, due to Bob Pavelka operating as a one-man shop.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 65
- Facilities & Assets
- • Buildings as follows:
o Office & main maintenance, 4500 sq-ft, Built 1966, additions 1979, New roof 2012.
o Building “B” closed shed, tug parking only.
o Building “C” parts, storage, maintenance, 3000 sq-ft, built 1960, extensive door repair 2019.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Family business with single operator retiring and no family to continue ops.
- Transition Support
- Bob Pavelka will support the buyer under a separate consulting agreement.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2344843
- Listing Views
- 1859
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