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Consulting Services

Specialized Inspection & Oversight

Expert oversight for high‑criticality work scopes.

Services include:

  • Required Inspection Items - Oversight and Verification

  • Records and Documentation Audits

  • Parts receiving Compliance

  • Root cause analysis and corrective action planning

Part 91 Ground School

Instructor led ground school training aligned with FAA regulatory and operational standards. Training is within the Venice, Florida area.

Services include:

  • Private Pilot

  • Instrument

  • Commercial

  • CFI

  • ATP

Quality Control Program Development

Building inspection systems that keep fleets airworthy and operations uninterrupted.

Services include:

  • QC/QA Manual Development and Procedural Architecture

  • Inspection Program Design (RII, Borescope, Component, Shelf‑life

  • Task card and engineering control review

  • Quality Management System (QMS) integration

  • Cross‑Departmental Workflow Alignment

  • GMM |QCM |RSQCM Manual Writing

  • Weight and Balance - Process Creation Aircraft Weighing - FAA Approval Program

Technical Operations & Engineering Support

Bridging maintenance, engineering, and flight operations with expert guidance.

Services include:

  • Airworthiness Documentation Compliance Review

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Maintenance Program Compliance

  • Technical Writing - SOP and Manual Revisions

  • Engine Compliance Record Research

  • Root Cause Analysis / Safety Investigations

  • Airworthiness Directive and Service Bulletin Data Entry/Compliance Audit

  • Life Limited Parts (LLP) Research/Audits

  • Fleet Weigh Program Start-Up

ABOUT

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John M. Hammond is a seasoned aviation Quality Control leader with more than 41 years of Part 121 experience, known throughout the industry for building high‑performance inspection organizations, strengthening regulatory compliance, and keeping complex airline operations running safely and efficiently. His career spans major U.S. carriers, large‑scale maintenance environments, and high‑stakes operational roles where airworthiness, precision, and regulatory alignment are non‑negotiable.

Most recently, John served as Senior Quality Control Manager for Spirit Airlines, where he led a 40‑member QC organization across four maintenance bases and supported a fleet that grew to more than 200 A320‑family aircraft. He architected the airline’s in‑house NDT training program, eliminating third‑party dependency, reducing annual costs, and elevating inspector proficiency across the system. John also oversaw AD/SB tracking, manual compliance, engineering task card approval, and audit readiness — ensuring uninterrupted regulatory alignment and operational continuity.

Before Spirit, John spent over two decades with American Airlines, leading a 32‑member inspection team responsible for 30–40 overnight aircraft. His work supported FAA investigations, LOI responses, AD compliance verification, and high‑criticality maintenance oversight. Earlier in his career, he served as an A&P technician and a QC inspector at major hubs including SFO, LAX, OAK, and DFW performing borescope inspections, NDT (UT/EC), and line/base maintenance on a wide range of commercial aircraft and engine platforms.

John also brings a rare dual perspective as both a maintenance authority and a professional aviator. He is an ATP‑licensed pilot and current CFII, with experience flying Part 135 charter operations and instructing pilots through advanced ratings. This cockpit‑level insight allows him to bridge the gap between maintenance, operations, and flight departments — ensuring decisions are grounded in both regulatory compliance and operational reality.

Today, as the founder of Aviation Contracting Services LLC, John provides airlines, MROs, and aviation organizations with expert consulting in:

  • FAA Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness

  • Quality Control Program Development

  • Advanced Ground School Prep for Private - ATP

  • Technical Operations & Engineering Support

  • Workforce Development & Leadership Coaching

  • Specialized Inspection Oversight

Across every role, John has earned a reputation for integrity, technical mastery, and the ability to translate complex FAA requirements into clear, executable programs. His leadership has shaped inspection teams, strengthened safety cultures, and ensured that fleets remain airworthy, compliant, and ready for service.

FAQ

    • Premier Aviation Consulting LLC provides specialized consulting focused on strengthening regulatory compliance, inspection quality, and operational readiness for Part 121 operators, MROs, and aviation organizations.

    • 30-60 day contract services

    • Remote or on-site support

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out with a brief description of your operation, your challenges, or the areas where you need support. I’ll review your needs, outline the best approach, and provide a clear plan for how Premier Aviation Consulting LLC can help. From there, we schedule a consultation and begin building solutions tailored to your organization’s operational and regulatory requirements.

  • Our work is grounded in FAA compliance, technical accuracy, and the operational realities airlines face every day. Clients trust us because we deliver clear guidance, proven solutions, and the kind of real‑world judgment that only comes from decades on the line, in the hangar, and in the cockpit.

  • Phone: 817‑301‑3056

    Email: av8rjonn@sbcglobal.net

    Location: Venice, Florida (serving clients nationwide)

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