Desert Rat Aviation, LLC is a premiere aircraft maintenance and restoration service provider to both modern and classic aircraft. Our shop is located at the Ak-Chin Regional Airport (A39) in Maricopa, Arizona. With over 65 years of combined training and experience, there is no project too small or large for our highly dedicated staff. We pride ourselves in providing only the highest quality of workmanship for all your aircraft needs. Though we provide aircraft service, maintenance, and repair; our real passion is rebuilding or reconditioning an award winning aircraft from a bare frame into a beautiful work of art. We build award winning quality aircrafts at competitive, honest rates.

Deciding who you will trust with the repair or restoration of your aircraft can be an extremely stressful and daunting task, especially when you are miles away. We want you to know, we understand that. Desert Rat Aviation understands this isn’t a decision to be taken lightly, which is why we keep you up to date with the progress of your aircraft by providing you with monthly Kitlogs. We believe quality and trust are critical for a successful partnership. As you look through our website and browse the different sections you will see that we only perform the highest quality craftsmanship.

If you value old school honesty and craftsmanship, Desert Rat Aviation is an excellent choice for your project because we are passionate about aviation!