AMETEK MRO Drake Air Receives Nadcap® Accreditation for Welding

 

TULSA, OKLAHOMA (DECEMBER 13, 2023) – Nadcap® recognizes AMETEK MRO Drake Air for its commitment to continual improvement in aerospace quality.

Drake Air is proud to announce that it has received Nadcap® accreditation for Welding.

“This Nadcap® accreditation, the first of several that the organization has targeted, recognizes the commitment the organization has made to continually improve its processes and quality standards, thereby adding more value to the customers we serve,” said Bill Crider, Director of Quality, AMETEK MRO Midwest.  “Drake Air received Nadcap® accreditation for demonstrating that commitment to provide quality products and satisfying customer requirements.”

Jay Solomond, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the Performance Review Institute, said: “Nadcap accreditation is globally recognized as a hallmark of quality, and is a major accomplishment. For many years, the aerospace industry has incorporated Nadcap into its approach for handling risk, as it demonstrates compliance to industry standards and customer requirements. I am delighted, therefore, that Drake Air has achieved Nadcap accreditation for welding, and that all their hard work has paid off.”

“This accreditation aligns with the organization’s strategy of being the preferred supplier of heat transfer products for the aerospace industry,” said Gene Forrester, Division Vice President and Business Manager, AMETEK MRO Midwest. “Our team is committed to continuously raising the industry standard and this Nadcap accreditation further distinguishes AMETEK MRO as a leader in the aerospace industry.”


About Nadcap®

Created in 1990 by SAE International, Nadcap® is administered by the not-for-profit Performance Review Institute® (PRI). PRI is a global provider of customer-focused solutions designed to improve process and product quality by adding value, reducing total cost and promoting collaboration among stakeholders in industries where safety and quality are shared goals. PRI works closely with industry to understand their emerging needs and offers customized solutions in response. Learn more at www.p-r-i.org.

About Drake Air

Drake Air, a brand of AMETEK MRO, is an AS9100/9110-certified MRO Center of Excellence with capabilities to fabricate, manufacture, and repair aluminum and high temperature alloys. Drake Air specializes in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heat transfer components. These components include heat exchangers, precoolers, oil coolers, and fuel heaters for all types of commercial, regional, general aviation, military, and rotor wing aircraft.

About AMETEK MRO

AMETEK MRO, a division of AMETEK, is a leading global provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for commercial, regional, military, and general aviation aircraft. AMETEK MRO services more than 40,000 aircraft components, with capabilities including avionics, fuel, heat transfer, landing gear, hydraulics, pneumatics, power, safety and medical, wheels and brakes, and more. AMETEK MRO has 14 locations around the world and approximately 800 employees across its businesses: AEM, Aeromedic, Ameron, AMETEK Singapore, Antavia, Avtech Avionics and Instruments, B&S Aircraft, Drake Air, Muirhead Avionics, and Southern Aeroparts. For more information, visit http://www.ametekmro.com and follow AMETEK MRO on LinkedIn.

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annualized sales over $6.0 billion. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.