Alpha Tango Aviation

Alpha Tango Aviation (ATA) is an aircraft maintenance and avionics shop at New Braunfels National Airport (KBAZ) in New Braunfels, Texas. The company traces its roots to Salty Pelican Aviation, a maintenance provider for owners and flight schools in Central Texas.

About the company

George Atilano joined as Director of Maintenance in 2022, recruited from a Cirrus Authorized Service Center in the Dallas area, and the company's Cirrus work grew under him. In June 2026 he invested in the company, took over operational leadership and renamed it Alpha Tango Aviation. Hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Services

• 50-hour, 100-hour and annual inspections, troubleshooting and repairs
• Engine and propeller inspections, repairs, borescope evaluation and performance testing
• Cirrus SR20, SR22 and SR22T maintenance, warranty administration, service bulletins and Perspective avionics support
• Garmin and Avidyne avionics, autopilot and flight director service, ADS-B, wiring diagnostics, software updates and panel upgrades
• STC installations and interior modifications
• AOG and on-location field support
• Aircraft management, parts support, and help buying and selling aircraft, including pre-buy inspections and records review

Cirrus services

Cirrus Aircraft Authorized Service Center.

• Maintenance for Cirrus SR20, SR22 and SR22T aircraft
• Garmin avionics service
• Avidyne avionics service
• Air conditioning service
• Aircraft pickup and delivery

Source: Cirrus Aircraft service center locator (October 2026).