FAA CERTIFICATION & DEFENSE PROPULSION CONSULTING
SENIOR-LED.
RIGHT-SIZED.
DER-DIRECT.
Former Pratt & Whitney · FAA · U.S. Air Force
Active DER · Parts 23, 25 & 33 · 30+ approvals/year
Commercial & defense · ACAT 1D program experience
Prime Propulsion is a DER-led FAA certification consultancy helping aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors navigate the certification process — from PMA and STC through test cell approval, repair specifications, and military propulsion programs. You get direct access to the DER whose name is on the approval.
WHAT SETS US APART
Former Pratt & Whitney engineer
— OEM-level propulsion depth on every project
FAA engineer & active DER
— we know what reviewers require before they ask
USAF ACAT 1D propulsion SME
— government program experience defense contractors need
30+ approvals per year
— volume without the bureaucracy of a large firm
Parts 23, 25 & 33 delegations
— full propulsion certification authority in-house
Senior-Led. Right-Sized.
— direct DER access on every engagement
Or call: (404) 919-1584 · info@primepropulsion.com
30+
FAA APPROVALS PER YEAR
5
DER DELEGATIONS
PARTS 23 · 25 · 27 · 29 ·33
5
CORE SERVICE AREAS
COMMERCIAL & DEFENSE
100%
DER-LED· NO HANDOFF QUEUES
WHAT WE DO
FAA CERTIFICATION &
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Focused exclusively on propulsion certification. Every engagement is led by our DER — the engineer accountable for your approval, accessible to you throughout the program.
01
FAA PMA CERTIFICATION
End-to-end Parts Manufacturer Approval via Test & Computations and Identicality under AC 21.303. 30+ PMAs approved per year. From compliance plan through final FAA approval.
LEARN MORE →
02
SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE
STC certification for Part 33 engine modifications and Part 23/25 Powerplant. PSCP development through STC issuance with direct FAA ACO coordination.
LEARN MORE →
03
DEFENSE & MILITARY PROPULSION
Technical review support, dual-use certification, and DER engineering for defense contractors and program offices. Former USAF ACAT 1D propulsion SME. We've been on the government side of the table your team has to satisfy.
LEARN MORE →
04
TEST CELL CORRELATION
FAA test cell approval for APU, turbofan, turbojet, turboprop, turboshaft, and piston engine test cells. Turnkey package development or submittal review. SAE EG-1E committee member.
LEARN MORE →
05
REPAIR SPECIFICATION
FAA-approved repair specifications for propulsion components — and conversion of proven MRO repair processes into marketable PMA products. Reduce BER designations and restore fleet availability.
LEARN MORE →
→
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Free 30-minute consultation with our DER. Tell us your goal and we'll outline the most efficient compliant path — before you commit to anything.
VIEW ALL SERVICES →
HOW WE WORK
OUR CERTIFICATION &
APPROACH
Three principles govern every Prime Propulsion engagement — regardless of service type, part complexity, or program phase.
01
UNDERSTAND BEFORE SCOPING
Every engagement starts with a focused technical review of your part, modification, or program. We tailor the compliance path to your specific goals, constraints, and timeline — no cookie-cutter approaches.
02
DER-LED FROM DAY ONE
Your DER is involved from the first conversation — not brought in at submission. That continuity eliminates the rework, miscommunication, and comment cycles that come from late-stage DER engagement.
03
CLEAN PACKAGES, FEWER CYCLES
We build submissions the way FAA reviewers expect to receive them — because we've been on that side. Read our certification insights blog for pratical guidance. Complete, organized, and pre-audited before submittal. Fewer comments. Faster approvals.
OUR BACKGROUND
THREE ORGANIZATIONS.
ONE FIRM.
FOUNDER BACKGROUND
PRIME PROPULSION
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL DER
Prime Propulsion was built on a career that spans the full certification ecosystem — from designing propulsion systems at Pratt & Whitney, to reviewing certification packages as an FAA engineer and DER, to serving as the propulsion Subject Matter Expert on an ACAT 1D defense acquisition program for the U.S. Air Force.
​
That combination doesn't exist at most certification firms. It means our clients get a DER who understands the technical demands of their engineering, the expectations of their FAA reviewer, and — for defense programs — the requirements of the program office on the other side of the table.
​
Prime Propulsion was founded specifically to bring that depth to small and mid-size aerospace manufacturers and MRO operators who need it most — and who typically can't access it through large firms without taking a back seat to bigger clients.
Active FAA DER · Parts 23, 25, 27, 29 & 33 · Fort Walton Beach, FL
U.S. AIR FORCE
PROPULSION SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
ACAT 1D Major Defense Acquisition Program
FEDERAL AVAITION ADMINISTRATION
FAA ENGINEER & DER
Aircraft certification. Regulatory experience
PRATT & WHITNEY
PROPULSIO ENGINEER
Gas turbine development. Commercial & military
EDUCATION
M.Eng. Systems Engineering · Penn State
​B.S. Mechanical Engineering (Propulsion) · Alabama A&M
CORE VALUES
HOW WE
OPERATE
INTEGRITY
We operate with full transparency and technical honesty. Our recommendations are based on what's right for your program — not what's convenient or what keeps billing hours up. If a faster or cheaper path exists, we'll tell you.
01
RESPONSIVENESS
02
We work primarily with small and mid-size manufacturers who deserve senior-level attention without large-firm overhead. Your project is a priority — not a line item behind bigger clients. Every engagement is scoped and priced to your actual needs.
TECHNICAL DEPTH
Propulsion is our only specialty. Every member of our team has directly relevant experience — no generalists, no junior staff running your program. The depth we bring is the depth your project gets.
03
CLIENT FOCUS
We operate with full transparency and technical honesty. Our recommendations are based on what's right for your program — not what's convenient or what keeps billing hours up. If a faster or cheaper path exists, we'll tell you.
04
GET STARTED
READY TO WORK WITH A DER WHO
KNOWS BOTH SIDES?
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation. Tell us about your part, program, or modification — and we'll outline the most efficient compliant path before you commit to anything.
CALL DIRECT
(404) 919-1584
SERICES
PMA · STC · Defense · Test Cell · Repair
OUR BACKGROUND