MRO Employer Services — Nacelle Partners

Why MRO Shops Struggle with HR Administration

Maintenance operations have a workforce unlike any other. Generic HR and benefits vendors either can't cover your mechanics or get everything wrong.

Wrong WC Class Codes = Wrong Premiums

Most carriers lump all maintenance workers into generic manufacturing or mechanic codes. A&P mechanics working on aircraft have specific aviation class codes. Getting it wrong means overpaying — sometimes significantly.

Benefits That Can't Compete with Airlines

Your A&P mechanics have options. They can go work for a major carrier and get airline-level benefits. If you can't match that benefits package, you lose your best technicians.

FAA Drug Testing Program Administration

Part 145 certificated repair stations must maintain FAA-compliant drug and alcohol testing programs. Getting it wrong means an enforcement action. Most HR vendors have no idea what Part 145 requires.

Shop Floor + Office Under One Plan

Your A&P mechanics work differently than your administrative and parts staff. Most HR vendors force you to treat them identically — or worse, exclude your shop floor workers entirely.

The Nacelle Employer Services Platform for MRO Shops

From your lead A&P mechanics to avionics techs to your parts counter staff — one employer services agreement covers your entire shop.

Aviation WC Class Codes — Done Right

A&P mechanics, avionics technicians, and IA inspectors each have specific NCCI aviation class codes. Correct classification from day one means accurate premiums and no mid-term audit surprises.

Benefits Competitive with Major MROs

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability at group buying rates. The same caliber of benefit plan your mechanics could get at a Tier 1 MRO — available to you through the Nacelle employer services program.

Payroll for Hourly Techs and Salaried Staff

Weekly or bi-weekly payroll, certified payroll for government contract work, shift differentials, and overtime — all handled. Multi-state if your techs travel.

Part 145 Drug Testing Administration

FAA Part 145 drug and alcohol testing program administration built into your HR services. Random testing, documentation, MRO reporting — all compliant. No separate vendor needed.

Retirement Plans Your Technicians Will Stay For

401(k) with matching options give your skilled A&P mechanics a reason to build a career with your shop rather than moving to a larger operator.

One Employer Services Agreement

Payroll, benefits, WC, and HR compliance under one agreement. One renewal conversation. One point of contact who understands what an IA inspection actually is.

Everything Included Under One Agreement

No à la carte. No hidden services. One employer services agreement covers your entire workforce — every role, every state.

Payroll & Tax

Payroll for hourly technicians and salaried staff
Shift differential and overtime calculation
Certified payroll for government contracts
Multi-state tax filing
W-2 and 1099 administration
New hire state reporting

Employee Benefits

Medical, dental, vision (group rates)
Life and disability coverage
HSA and FSA administration
COBRA compliance and administration
Voluntary benefits (supplemental life, critical illness)
EAP — Employee Assistance Program

Workers' Compensation (Pay-As-You-Go)

Correct aviation WC class codes for A&P mechanics
Pay-as-you-go — no year-end audits
Claims management support
Return-to-work program administration
Experience modification rate tracking
State WC filings handled

HR & Compliance

FAA Part 145 drug and alcohol testing administration
Drug Testing MRO reporting (Medical Review Officer)
Onboarding and I-9 / E-Verify compliance
Employee handbook for MRO environments
OSHA compliance documentation
Performance and termination support

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the correct WC class codes for A&P mechanics?

A&P mechanics working on aircraft fall under specific aviation WC class codes (typically NCCI 7421 for aircraft repair operations, with additional codes for avionics and inspection work). Nacelle assigns the correct codes from day one — meaning your premiums are accurate and you don't face mid-term correction audits.

Can you run Part 145 drug testing administration?

Yes. FAA Part 145 certificated repair stations require an anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention program. Nacelle administers the program — random testing schedules, chain of custody documentation, MRO (Medical Review Officer) coordination, and record retention — as part of your HR services package.

How does pay-as-you-go WC work for hourly technicians?

Each payroll run, WC premium is calculated based on actual wages paid by class code. You pay exactly what's owed for the hours worked. No estimated deposits, no annual audit, no surprise bill at year-end.

Do you cover shops with multiple locations?

Yes. Multi-site MRO operations run through a single employer services agreement. Each facility can have separate reporting, but payroll, benefits, and WC run centrally through Nacelle.

Can we offer benefits competitive with the airlines?

Through the Nacelle group plans, your mechanics access the same caliber of medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage that large operators offer — at rates you could never negotiate independently.

Employer Services Built Around Your Mechanics