VMO Aerospace

As an MRO, our uniqueness lies in our proactive problem-solving rather than reactive responses,” says Shawn Quinn, President and PRM of VMO Aerospace Inc. The company offers multiple solution options, highlighting its commitment to helping clients achieve viable repair results. Its operational scope comprises of damage assessment, material provisioning, engineering, release certification, and finishing tasks, catering to diverse operational needs.

Some qualified aircraft maintenance engineers can carry out routine structural repairs, those with a creative strength go past traditional boundaries and develop outside of the-box solutions to redefine the structural repair possibilities within the aviation industry. This dynamic interplay of precision and innovation comes to life at VMO Aerospace Inc.—a premier structural repair AMO.

One such remarkable instance of VMO Aerospace’s innovation can be witnessed when it helped resurrect a Boeing 747 cargo aircraft. The aircraft had a misaligned upper deck cargo door installed, resulting in persistent technical errors. The customer sought VMO’s expertise, whose team of skilled aviation technicians and design engineers, led by Shawn Quinn, President and PRM, began the process of restoring the aircraft to airworthiness.

Fuelled by his passion and unwavering persistence, Quinn tracked down the aircraft’s original serial-numbered door, leading him to a salvage company in California. The door’s motors and electric actuators had been removed, which led to substantial structural damage, including cuts in significant load bearing structures. Along with his DAR contacts and design engineers, Shawn reconstructed the damaged door, rigorously documenting the restoration process, while ensuring strict adherence to the approved technical data for the repair.

After the refurbishment, the door was shipped overseas to the client, who then successfully installed it onto the aircraft. VMO’s creative intervention enabled the aircraft with a unicorn door to regain its airworthiness and ability to fly.

VMO Aerospace’s reputation for excellence is built through a history of such successful collaborations. The company excels in taking on unique tasks that require a shift from traditional repairs. This expertise encompasses not only sheet metal repairs, but also to compositematerial, employing advanced techniques such as hot bonding and precision temperature-controlled ovens. These services also include the fabrication of carefully crafted machined bushings through specialty processes like metal passivation and anodizing.

The aerospace industry has witnessed a refined focus on composite materials over the past decade, with advanced variants surpassing conventional counterparts. VMO boasts an extensive repository of assorted composite materials that align with the evolving demands of its clientele, reflecting the dynamic landscape of aerospace innovation.

VMO’s workforce development approach emphasizes practical knowledge acquisition through on-the-job training (OJT). This nurtures autonomy and independence among team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and skill enhancement. The company’s commitment to cultivating expertise is exemplified by its involvement in the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Association Symposium, where the firm coordinate sheet metal skill competition.

Beyond its facility, VMO’s dynamic MRT repair unit travels to client locations worldwide. The quick response and decisive action are akin to firefighters “parachuting-in”, enabling creative and timely resolutions to critical circumstances, particularly during unconventional or AOG situations.

Certified by Transport Canada as an approved maintenance organization (AMO 40-19) in Structures (Sheet Metal, Composite Material & Wooden Material and Aircraft Welding) along with an EASA Supplement, the firm is also AS9100; AS9110; AS9120 certified in Repair & Overhaul, Manufacturing and Distribution. VMO is renowned for its rigorous Quality Management practices. The company’s credentials indicate its dedication to providing unique solutions, from start to finish, including teardown and damage reports all the way through secure transportation services for delivery of parts and components.

VMO Aerospace Inc. marketing approach seamlessly aligns with its operational philosophy. Their industry word-of-mouth reputation demonstrates the team’s reputation for quality service and progressive thinking, differentiating them from all competitors as forward thinking professionals in an industry where innovation is needed. Their ability to address unique circumstances and complexities with progressive solutions showcases the company’s unique qualities and expertise within the aviation industry.