As the North American launch carrier for the Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) aircraft in 1993 and the first regional airline to operate an all-jet fleet, Comair has consistently led the regional industry in operating and maintaining the CRJ 100/200, CRJ 700 and CRJ 900 series aircraft.
Our specialized team of more than 400 maintenance technicians performs a wide-array of aircraft maintenance services including: Line Maintenance, Heavy Maintenance, Component Repair, Avionics Repair as well as Engine Services and Leasing.
As a Part 145 and 121 certificated air carrier for the CRJ 100/200 and 700/900 series aircraft, we have the flexibility to redirect resources as necessary to provide our customers a multitude of options to meet their operational and maintenance needs.
Comair Maintenance Services provides services at our Cincinnati (CVG) hangar, line, and support facility, Greensboro (GSO), Detroit (DTW), New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS) locations.
- Federal Aviation Administration Part 145 Certifications:
- Certificate Number COMR005B (CVG-based parent repair station)
- Ratings:
- Radio Class 1,2,3
- Limited – Radio
- Limited – Instrument
- Limited – Accessory
- Limited – Airframe (CL-600-2B16, CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D24, CL-600-2d15, others for Avionics services only)
- Limited – Non-Destructive Test
- Limited – Engine (CF34-3A series, CF34-3B series, CF34-8C series)
- Federal Aviation Administration Part 121 Certification:
- Certificate Number COMA005B
- CL-600-2B19
- CL-600-2C10
- CL-600-2D24
- International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Operational Safety Audit or IOSA
- Comair is one of only 15 airlines in the United States to be IOSA certified
- Federal Aviation Administration Diamond Award of Excellence for Maintenance Training 13 consecutive years
- Federal Aviation Administration Employer’s Gold Award three consecutive years
- Best Managed Regional Airline for 1999 by Aviation Week & Space Technology
Our customers receive comprehensive aircraft maintenance services and assistance including:
- Maintenance Operations Control support offering centralized logistics support, 24 hours a day
- On-Call System Troubleshooting and Repair Services
- Line Checks
- Routine Line Servicing
- Access to Maintenance Recovery Teams
- Special Checks and Non-Routine Repairs
- Engine Borescopes
- Parts Provisioning (Loan/Borrow and Sales Programs)
- Sheet Metal Repairs
- Special Inspections / Non-Destructive Inspection
- Parts and Material Logistics, including HAZMAT
- Engine Change
- Taxiing, Towing and Jacking
- Flexible and tailored line maintenance services to meet customer needs
Our continuous improvement initiatives help us meet or even reduce maintenance cycle times while reducing costs and improving reliability.
- C-Checks
- Calendar Checks
- Service Bulletin Provisioning
- Modifications (Structural, Avionics/Instrument and System)
- Major Repairs
- Special Inspections / Non-Destructive Inspection
- Engine Change
- Landing Gear / Bushing Replacement
- Aircraft Storage (Short-Term, Pro-Longed and Long-Term Options)
Component Repair is offered through our Accessory Shop, which is located in our 84,000 sq ft Comair Aircraft Maintenance Support Facility (CAMSF). The shop is staffed by a team of professional aviation maintenance technicians who develop innovative repairs so our customers can avoid expensive replacement costs.
- Wheel & Brake Overhaul and Repair
- Component Non-Destructive Inspection
- Battery Overhaul and Repair (Servicing and Capacity Checks)
- NLG & MLG Priority Valve Overhaul and Repair, Test Stand Capability
- APU Starter Overhaul and Repair and Test
- Interior Component Repair, including Passenger and Crew Seats
- Flutter Damper Repair and Test
- Aircraft Door Repairs (Engine, Nacelle, Airframe)
- Composite and Structural Repairs
- Galley Equipment Repair
Our Engine Shop is also located in CAMSF and is staffed with the most experienced CF-34 engine technicians in the regional airline industry supporting the 3A, 3B, and 8C models.
- CF-34-3 Lease Program (Shipped or Installed)
- Level-Two Engine Services
- Thrust Reverser Repair
- Inlet Repair
- Painting
- Exhaust Fairing Repair
- Fan Blade Restoration
- QEC Removal and Installation
- Video Borescope Inspections
- Non-Destructive Inspection
- APU Repairs and Component Replacement and Test Stand Capability
Our avionics team has the capability to inspect, troubleshoot, replace and repair a wide range of products, both on-wing and off-wing. We currently have the capability to repair Radio Class 1, 2 and 3 components. We cover a broad range of components including: Electronic Flight Displays, Multifunction Displays, Control Panels, Auto Pilot Components, Servos, Flight Control Computers and numerous indicators.
- Avtech Audio System Bench Repair and Overhaul
- L3 Voice and Data Recorder Repair and Overhaul
- Collins Proline Radios Repair and Overhaul
- Wiring Harness Repairs
- Bombardier Cockpit Control Panel Repair and Overhaul
Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Services
Our dedicated GSE team offers superior troubleshooting and repair services for some of the most sophisticated support equipment in the aviation industry. Airlines can receive routine GSE services or complete engine and transmission rebuilds.
- De-icer Repairs
- Routine Vehicle Maintenance
- Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
- Electric Unit Repair and Overhaul
- Eagle Pushback and MA-Tug Transmission Repair and Overhaul
