Carpenter Avionics, Inc

Carpenter Avionics is an award-winning, privately held aviation services company based in the Nashville, Tennessee, area. Carpenter is an authorized FAA Repair Station that sells, installs and maintains avionics systems for general aviation aircraft, including business jets, twin turboprops and single-engine piston airplanes. The company has served customers across the country and internationally for more than 33 years. Bob Carpenter founded Carpenter Avionics in Nashville in 1981, after serving in the US Air Force and working in avionics for 25 years. He led his company to the top ranks of the industry. With Bob’s background and his team’s experience and talent, Carpenter Avionics earned recognition by Pro Pilot Magazine readers as one of the top avionics shops in the country for 20 years! Bob also was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Aircraft Electronics Association. Bob is no longer with us, yet his legacy lives on through a dedicated team committed to the highest quality workmanship, integrity and customer satisfaction. On November 20, 2014, Carpenter Avionics announced an ownership transition. Momentum Aviation Holdings, Inc., a privately held company based in Naples, Florida, acquired Carpenter. Momentum’s founder, Mark Lee, is an accomplished leader with diverse experience in software, telecom and aviation within respected organizations including Microsoft, Nortel, Honda Aircraft, Aspen Avionics and Diamond Aircraft. The new owner is committed to combining Carpenter’s sterling reputation and proven practices with new innovation to continue to be the aircraft service center customers trust for years to come. Carpenter Avionics is located in the greater Nashville area at the Smyrna Rutherford County Airport (KMQY), the busiest general aviation airport in Tennessee, and third-busiest airport overall in the state. This places Carpenter Avionics within 600 miles of 80% of the U.S. population.