Aircraft Maintenance

The Best A&P IA’s in the Business

JB Aviation’s Aircraft Mechanics

JB Aviation’s aircraft mechanics are not only the best A&P IA’s in the business, they are also pilots and aircraft owners just like you. They know what it’s like to own and operate an airplane in general aviation, and their goal is to help you make educated, safety conscious, and cost-effective decisions.

Their passion for aviation is what has built their reputation in the industry with everyone from casual weekend aviators to competition aerobatic pilots. They specialize in single/twin engines, radials, aerobatic, seaplane, and turbine maintenance. They are also certified JPI installers, and they offer prop balancing, avionics, and almost any other specialty maintenance service you might need.

Our Services

  • Single Engines

  • Twin Engines
  • Radials
  • Aerobatic
  • Seaplane
  • Turbine
  • Prop Balancing
  • Avionics

BRIAN SPIRO

Brian Spiro is an A&P/IA that started working at Galt Airport in 2006 and took over managing the aircraft maintenance shop in 2007. In 2011 he co-founded JB Aviation with Justin Cleland and has been running the maintenance shop and helping maintain the airport ever since. He attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach Florida and has a private pilot license and an instrument rating. Brian spent time as a crew chief for a professional airshow team.

CHUCK HENKEL

Charles Henkel came back home to Galt Airport in 2014. He worked in the aircraft maintenance shop at Galt Airport for six years from 2001 to 2007. In-between, Charles has managed several flight school maintenance programs at Chicago Executive and Westosha Airports and traveled with Duncan Aviation performing jet engine replacement and maintenance on corporate aircraft. He has a bachelor’s in Aviation Management and earned his A&P license at Southern Illinois University.

COREY BOWMAN

Corey Bowman’s interest in aviation started when he was young and his grandfather took him to airshows.
He attended Rock Valley College, and graduated in 2009 with his A&P license. Prior to joining the JB Aviation team, Corey worked as a mechanic for Delta, American, and SkyWest Airlines. When not working you can find him spending time with his wife, 2 kids, and their dog.

STEPHANIE MCCLELLAN

Stephanie McClellan is the Maintenance Shop Administrator. She first realized her passion for aviation while taking an aviation class in high school. She was interested in becoming a pilot and began taking flight lessons at JB Aviation. She was hired by the Aircraft Maintenance Shop in June of 2019. She purchased a Cessna 150 project. When not working, she is working on restoring the entire plane and making it shiny.

Aviation Pricing

2025 Annual Flat Rate Estimates

Shop Rate $131/hr

Champ/Chief $1500
Citabria/Decathlon $1500
17-30/31 Viking $2805

Musketeer/Sundowner $1825
33/35/36 Debonair/Bonanza $3065
55/56/58 Baron $3690
60 Duke $1250+TM
76 Duchess $1250+TM
50 Twin Bonanza $1250+TM

140/150/152 $1610
170/172/175/177 $1900
180/182/185 $2285
177/172/182 RG $2805
180/185 $2285
205/206 $2390
210 $3065
310/337 $4055
340/402/404/414 $1510 +TM
421 $1510 +TM

415-C $830 +TM

AA-1 $1825+ T&M for nosegear
AA-5 $1940+ TM for nosegear
AG-5B $1940+ T&M for nosegear

M20 $2985

J3/J4/J5/ PA 18 $1400
PA 20/PA 22 Tri Pacer $1825
PA 38 Tomahawk $1825
PA 28-100 Series Cherokee/Warrior/Archer $1900
PA 28-235 Dakota $2285
PA 28R Arrow $2805
PA 32-260/300 Six $2390
PA 32R-300 Lance $2805
PA 32-301 Saratoga Fixed/RG $2390/$2805
PA 24-250/260 Comanche $2805
PA 44-180 Seminole $3745
PA 23-150/160/250 Apache/Aztec $4055
PA 30/39 Twin Comanche $3845
PA 34-200/220 Seneca $3745
PA 31-325/350 Navajo $1510 +TM
PA 600 Aerostar $1510 +TM

Yak $830 +TM
Su-29 $830 +TM
Stearman $830 +TM
T-34 $3015
Swift $2390
Ag-Wagon $2445
Rockwell Commander $3065
Maule $2285

RV – 1 Seat $1610
RV – 2 Seat $1610
RV – 4 Seat $1825