Payroll, benefits, workers' comp, HR, retirement, and technology — built specifically for aviation businesses. One partner. Everything handled.
Everything your aviation business needs to hire, pay, protect, and retain employees — without juggling multiple vendors.
Other workforce providers retrofit generic programs for aviation. We started with aviation and built everything around it.
Ramp crews, fuelers, A&P mechanics, line techs — the employees that other providers refuse to put on benefits or workers' comp. We built our program around them.
We know the difference between 7424, 7428, 8810, and 8871. Proper classification means accurate rates — not inflated premiums from a provider who doesn't understand your workforce.
Drug testing programs, FAA documentation, DOT compliance reporting — HR support that understands the regulatory environment your business operates in.
Not a call center. A real person who knows your business, your employees, and your industry. Available when you need them, proactive when you don't.
Pay-as-you-go workers' comp billing tied to actual payroll. Premiums adjust automatically as your headcount changes — no big deposit, no surprise true-up bill.
We pool aviation businesses together to access group health plans, dental, vision, life, and disability rates that small operators can't get on their own.
Accurate, on-time payroll with full tax filing, compliance, and reporting — built for aviation businesses with crews across multiple locations and states.
Aviation businesses often have employees in multiple states, a mix of salaried and hourly workers, seasonal fluctuations, and complex workers' comp codes. A generic payroll provider treats an FBO the same way they treat a restaurant. We don't. Our payroll is wired into your workers' comp, your benefits, and your HR — so everything stays in sync and nothing falls through the cracks.
You submit hours or we pull them automatically from your time tracking system.
We calculate pay, taxes, deductions, garnishments, and benefits contributions.
Employees get paid on time via direct deposit. Tax filings happen automatically.
Workers' comp premiums adjust in real time based on actual payroll — no surprises.
Fortune 500 health plans at rates small aviation businesses can actually afford. Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more — including coverage for ramp workers, fuelers, and mechanics.
Most benefits providers look at ramp workers, fuelers, and A&P mechanics and see "high risk." They either refuse coverage or charge prohibitive rates. We built our program specifically to include these workers from day one. Your mechanic gets the same health plan options as your office manager.
Small businesses get big-company rates because we pool aviation employers together into a single buying group. The more aviation businesses we serve, the better the rates get for everyone.
Benefits administration is included. Open enrollment, plan changes, COBRA, ACA reporting — we handle the paperwork so you don't have to.
Employee self-service portal lets your team view plan details, download ID cards, and manage their own enrollment online.
Pay-as-you-go workers' comp with no down payment, no year-end audit surprises, and claims management built around aviation class codes.
Traditional workers' comp requires a large down payment — often 25% of the estimated annual premium — plus monthly installments based on projections. If your headcount fluctuates seasonally (as it does for many FBOs and flight schools), you either overpay or get hit with a big audit bill at year end.
With Nacelle Partners, your premium is calculated from actual payroll every pay period. If you add employees in the summer and scale back in winter, your premium adjusts automatically. No surprises. No cash flow crunch.
$0 down payment. Start coverage without tying up capital.
No year-end audit bill. Premiums stay current with actual payroll.
Integrated with payroll. Workers' comp deductions happen automatically — no manual reconciliation.
Dedicated claims team that understands aviation injuries and return-to-work protocols.
A dedicated HR consultant, employee handbooks, compliance guidance, and the tools to hire, manage, and retain your aviation workforce.
Aviation businesses operate in a regulatory environment that most HR providers don't understand. FAA drug testing requirements, DOT compliance, OSHA rules specific to aviation ground operations — getting any of these wrong creates real liability. Your HR consultant understands these requirements and makes sure your business stays compliant.
401(k) plans with employer match options, plus SECURE 2.0 Act tax credits that can save eligible small businesses up to $76,500 over five years.
The SECURE 2.0 Act created significant tax credits for small businesses that start new retirement plans. If your business has fewer than 50 employees and doesn't currently offer a 401(k), you may be eligible for credits worth up to $76,500 over five years. These credits cover plan startup costs and can offset employer contributions — making a 401(k) essentially free to launch for qualifying businesses.
Retention: A&P mechanics and experienced line techs are hard to find and harder to keep. A 401(k) with employer match is one of the strongest retention tools you have.
Tax savings: Employer contributions are tax-deductible. Combined with SECURE 2.0 credits, the cost can be minimal.
Competitive edge: Most small aviation businesses don't offer retirement plans. Adding one puts you ahead of the competition for talent.
A modern platform for managing your workforce — electronic onboarding, employee self-service, time tracking, PTO management, and real-time reporting.
Aviation businesses deal with a lot of paperwork — FAA certifications, medical certificates, drug testing records, training logs. A good HRIS keeps all of this organized and accessible, with alerts when certifications are expiring and reports when you need them. It also eliminates the double-entry nightmare of managing payroll, benefits, and workers' comp across separate systems.
One partner. All your workforce needs. One monthly bill.
Result: One partner. One platform. One monthly bill. Your workforce is covered, compliant, and taken care of.
Get a quote and see how much simpler your business runs when payroll, benefits, workers' comp, and HR are all handled by one aviation-focused partner.
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