How to find a helicopter maintenance shop — MRO, CAMO and AOG response

ChopperSwap lists verified Part-145 MRO shops, CAMO providers, avionics centres, paint shops and AOG mobile teams worldwide. Filter by type approval and region, request a free quote, and pick the provider with the right scope for your aircraft.

A helicopter maintenance shop is not a generic mechanic — it is a Part-145 (EASA) or Part-91/135 (FAA) certificate holder with declared type approvals, scope, and capability list. Sending an AW139 to a shop only approved for R44 is the fastest way to lose months and warranty coverage.

ChopperSwap indexes shops by approval, type capability and region, so the providers you see are actually able to touch your aircraft. Reviews, response times and visible past work make shortlisting fast.

For one-off events (AOG, 100-hour, annual, paint, interior refresh) post a free quote request — qualifying shops in your region respond within hours.

Steps

  1. Filter by type approval — Robinson, Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, Sikorsky, MD — and within those, specific type approvals (e.g. AW139 versus AW169).
  2. Filter by scope — Airframe, engine, avionics, paint, interior, dynamic components, CAMO, AOG mobile.
  3. Compare providers — Side-by-side: certifications, type approvals, region, response time, declared rates.
  4. Request a free quote — Describe the event (100-hour, gearbox swap, paint refresh, AOG); shops respond directly through the platform.
  5. Book and track — Confirm slot in ChopperSwap messaging; document all release paperwork in the document vault for your records.

Why ChopperSwap

Type-approval visibility

Shops declare type approvals up front. No more cold-calling to ask "do you do AW169?".

AOG-aware

Mobile AOG teams self-flag for fast response — search "AOG ready" to surface them.

Free for operators

Browsing, quote requests, messaging and document hosting are all free for the operator buying the service.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between MRO and CAMO?

MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) physically performs the work. CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation) plans and oversees the maintenance programme. Many operators use one of each, often co-located.

How do I find an AOG helicopter mechanic?

Filter the services marketplace for "AOG response" and your region. Many shops list mobile AOG teams that can be dispatched within hours.

Can I get a quote for paint or interior?

Yes — paint and interior are first-class service categories. Use the quote-request form with photos for fastest turnaround.

Are shops certified?

Yes — Part-145 / Part-91 / Part-135 certification and type approvals are declared at registration and visible on every profile.

Does ChopperSwap take a fee on maintenance bookings?

No — the operator side is 100% free. Shops pay a flat listing fee, never a commission.

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