JAG Aviation

JAG Aviation is a full-service fixed-base operator, or FBO, at McGregor Executive Airport in Texas. The airport code is KPWG. An FBO is a business that serves aircraft and crews at an airport. JAG Aviation offers avionics, maintenance, fuel and other services.

The company was started in 2001 by its current owners, Gary and Janet Drapela. It first worked at Waco Regional Airport. It mainly offered aircraft maintenance and detailing until January 2014. The owners then moved to McGregor Executive Airport. The company grew from a small maintenance shop into an FBO with more than 20 employees.

The maintenance department handles scheduled and unscheduled airframe and powerplant work. This includes inspections, pre-purchase evaluations, emergency services and modifications. It works on piston, turboprop and jet aircraft. The company says its team stays focused on keeping customers' aircraft airworthy, in routine and emergency cases.

The avionics repair station has FAA certified technicians. They troubleshoot, repair and install avionics, which are the electronic systems in an aircraft. JAG Aviation is a dealer and installer for many brands. These include Garmin, Genesys Autopilots, L3, Bendix/King, Avidyne, Appareo and Aspen.

Fuel is supplied in partnership with Titan. The company sells 100LL and Jet A, with Jet A mixed with Prist. Its line technicians hold NATA safety certification. NATA is the National Air Transportation Association.

Other services include import and export assistance, aircraft detailing and battery capacity checks. The FBO also arranges local accommodations, ground transportation, catering and lavatory service. Aircraft storage and office rentals are listed too, along with aircraft management.

The team says it will try to help even outside its normal hours of operation. The website shares the company's goal of putting customers first. It says the team wants to be known for aircraft expertise, quality work, honesty and integrity. It also lists nearby places to visit around Waco, such as Magnolia Market and Baylor University.