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Defense & Military Propulsion Consulting
Defense
Propulsion
Consulting
DER-led team · Parts 23, 25 & 33 delegations
30+ PMAs approved per year · Test & Computations specialists
FAA & private industry experience · End-to-end support
Prime Propulsion brings a rare combination to defense propulsion programs — the credibility of a former Air Force propulsion Subject Matter Expert on a major defense acquisition program, paired with active FAA DER credentials and 30+ commercial certifications per year. We know what program offices require because we've been in that seat.
ACAT 1D
Former Air Force Propulsion SME
Major Defense Acquisition Program
FAA DER
Parts 23, 25 & 33 Delegations
Active Certification Authority
30+
Certifications Per Year
Commercial & Defense Applications
Dual
Government & Industry Experience
Both Sides of the Table
The Prime Propulsion Difference
You Need Someone Who
Has Been in That Room
Defense propulsion programs fail at the technical review stage — not because the engineering is wrong, but because the documentation, framing, and presentation don't match what the government side requires. We know both sides because we've sat at both tables.
PERSPECTIVE 01
Government Side Experience
As a former Air Force propulsion SME on an ACAT 1D program, we've been the person contractors had to satisfy. We know what technical review boards scrutinize, what documentation gaps generate re-reviews, and what makes a propulsion package credible to a program office.
PERSPECTIVE 02
Active FAA DER Authority
Our in-house DER holds active Part 23, 25, and 33 delegations — the same certification framework that governs commercial propulsion systems used as the basis for many military derivatives. That dual credibility is rare and directly applicable to dual-use programs.
PERSPECTIVE 03
Current Commercial Volume
30+ certifications per year keeps our engineering current. We're not a retired-government consultancy drawing on decade-old experience. The technical standards, FAA guidance, and certification practices we apply commercially are the same foundation military programs reference.
How We Support Defense Programs
Military Propulsion
Consulting Services
From technical review preparation to dual-use certification — we provide the propulsion engineering expertise defense contractors and program offices need to move programs forward.
Who We Work With
We support the full range of defense propulsion stakeholders — from program offices to Tier 2 suppliers.
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Defense prime contractors with propulsion system responsibilities
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Tier 1 and Tier 2 propulsion component suppliers
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Program offices requiring independent propulsion technical review
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MRO depots supporting military propulsion systems
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Manufacturers of dual-use propulsion components (commercial + military)
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International defense contractors seeking U.S. FAA certification on military-derived systems
01 Propulsion Technical Review Support
Preparation and support for government technical reviews — CDRs, PDRs, TRRs, and program office evaluations. We know what military propulsion reviewers look for and how to present your data to satisfy it.
02 Dual-Use Propulsion Certification
FAA DER engineering support for commercial propulsion systems transitioning to military applications — bridging Part 33 certification data with military airworthiness standards and documentation requirements.
03 Defense Contractor DER Support
In-house DER authority covering Parts 23, 25, and 33 for defense contractors requiring FAA-approved engineering data on propulsion components used across dual-use platforms.
04 Propulsion System Documentation & Analysis
Development of propulsion engineering documentation packages — technical data packages, substantiation analyses, test plans, and compliance matrices — structured to meet both commercial and military standards.
06 Independent Technical Advisory
Independent propulsion engineering review and advisory for program offices, contractors, or acquisition teams requiring an experienced, unbiased technical perspective on propulsion system designs, test results, or certification packages.
Why Prime Propulsion
Why Defense Programs
Choose Us
Defense propulsion programs are high-stakes, long-cycle, and unforgiving of certification gaps. Here's what we bring that other firms can't.
You Know the Reviewer — We Were the Reviewer
Our founder served as a U.S. Air Force propulsion Subject Matter Expert on a major ACAT 1D defense acquisition program. We've sat across the table from the contractors we now support. That government-side perspective is not something you can replicate with commercial experience alone — and it's exactly what your program needs when it enters technical review
Propulsion Is Our Only Specialty
We don't do avionics, structures, or systems integration. We do propulsion — engines, fuel systems, powerplants, and the certification frameworks that govern them under both FAA and military standards. That depth of focus means every member of our team has relevant experience for your program, not just one specialist buried in a generalist firm.
Active DER Authority, Not Just Advisory
We're not a retired government consultancy with opinions. Our in-house DER holds active FAA Part 23, 25, and 33 delegations. We can approve engineering data, issue Form 8110-3 findings, and provide the formal certification authority that defense contractors need for dual-use propulsion programs — not just guidance on how to get it.
Commercial Volume Keeps Our Standards Current
30+ commercial certifications per year means our engineering practices, FAA relationships, and technical standards are current — not frozen at a retirement date. The same rigor we apply to commercial PMA and STC programs directly translates to the documentation quality and technical defensibility that defense programs require.
Common Questions
Defense Propulsion
FAQ
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Your Defense
Program?
Schedule a confidential consultation. No commitment — just a direct conversation about your program, your timeline, and how our propulsion expertise can move your project forward.
CALL DIRECT
(404) 918-1584
EMAIL
info@primepropulsion.com
OFFICE
Fort Walton Beach, FL
SERVICE AREA
U.S. National . International
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