Tampa, Fla. (October 04, 2016) – Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO) announced that it has received operation certification from the Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aviación Civil (UAEAC) of Colombia, the country’s Civil Aviation Authority, granting the MRO the ability to work on Colombian registered aircraft. It’s the latest milestone for PEMCO, whose maintenance division specializes in narrow-body and regional jet aircraft.
“This is a major step for our facility and demonstrates our team’s hard work to further our capabilities,” said Ernie Kiss, VP of quality and engineering.
The categories of certification include:
- Class II Limited Airframe
- Class IV Limited Instrument
- Class III Limited Radio Navigation
- Class I Limited Accessory
- Class III Limited Powerplant
- Class I & II Limited Specialized Services
“A number of operators have shown interest in our company obtaining Colombian certification,” said CEO Pastor Lopez. “We have now expanded our MRO capabilities to South America and will continue to provide quality service based on our four fundamental cornerstones.”
PEMCO’s four fundamental cornerstones are teammates, customer service, Lean, and metrics. Among its best-in-class aviation maintenance services, PEMCO provides light and heavy checks, modifications, line maintenance, and AOG field support.
About Pemco World Air Services
Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO) is an aviation maintenance, cargo conversion, and engineering company operating on four fundamental cornerstones: teammates, customer service, Lean, and metrics. With over six decades of experience, PEMCO serves commercial airlines and private customers around the world from its headquarters in Tampa, Florida, with strategic partners in China, Costa Rica, and Canada. Among its best-in-class aviation maintenance services, PEMCO provides light and heavy checks, modifications, line maintenance, and AOG field support for Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, and McDonnell Douglas aircraft. PEMCO’s cargo conversion program is the global leader in narrow-body passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions, having developed over 70 STCs and modified over 350 aircraft. PEMCO currently offers B737-300 and -400 full-freighter, B737-400 combi, and B737-300 quick-change conversions. For more information, please visit PEMCOAir.com or call +1-813-322-9600.
