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AVIATION CONSULTING
Part 135 compliance
Part 135 compliance consulting for operators: gap assessments, manuals, training records, audit preparation and corrective action. Orlando-based, nationwide support.
View service detailsEXPERIENCE THAT WORKS ON THE GROUND.
Aviation Compliance & Safety Consulting for Part 135 Operators and Ground Handlers.
Practical compliance—built to work in the operation. Orlando, Florida-based support for aviation organizations nationwide.
PART 135 & 145GROUND HANDLINGFAA · DOT · TSA
YOUR OPERATION. OUR FOCUS.
32+
years of aviation
leadership experience
01 / EXPERTISE
From requirements
to real-world readiness.
Choose your operation to explore the support that fits your team.
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AVIATION CONSULTING
Drug & alcohol / DER
FAA and DOT drug and alcohol program consulting, DER training and administrative support for Part 135 operators and aviation employers.
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AVIATION CONSULTING
Safety management / Part 5 SMS
Part 5 SMS consulting for Part 135 operators. Gap assessments, SMS manual support, risk processes, safety assurance and implementation planning.
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AVIATION CONSULTING
TSA security programs
TSA aviation security program support for operators, including TFSSP and AOSC responsibilities, training, document control and audit readiness.
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AVIATION CONSULTING
Ground handling compliance
Ground handling consulting for ramp, passenger and cargo operations: procedure reviews, GSE safety, training, ISAGO alignment and corrective action.
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AVIATION CONSULTING
Aviation training
Aviation training development and oversight for ground handlers and operators. Role-based content, procedure alignment, training records and practical assessments.
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AVIATION CONSULTING
Manuals & documentation
Aviation manual and SOP support: GOM, SMS and ERP documentation, policies, forms, revisions and document-control processes for operators and ground handlers.
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AVIATION CONSULTING
Audits & corrective action
Aviation internal audits, gap assessments, regulatory and customer audit preparation, root-cause analysis and corrective action follow-up.
View service details02 / OUR APPROACH
Good on paper.
Better in practice.
Compliance works best when it makes sense to the people doing the work. We connect your requirements, your processes and your team.
Talk through your priorities01
Understand
Start with your operation, its challenges and the programs already in place.
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Strengthen
Identify gaps and develop practical procedures, training and documentation.
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Put it to work
Support implementation, audit readiness and corrective action follow-through.
03 / INDUSTRY WATCH
Stay ahead of
what’s changing.
Official regulatory updates for aviation, ground operations, security and drug & alcohol programs.
Checking official sources…
SMS & operational control
What the NTSB’s Part 135 findings mean for your SMS
Use the NTSB’s 2024 Part 135 findings to review operational control, loading decisions and safety assurance in your own operation.
Read practical guidance ↗Ground operations & dangerous goodsDangerous goods acceptance: three gaps worth checking before the next shipment
A practical review of dangerous goods recognition, acceptance handoffs and training evidence for aviation operators and ground handlers.
Read practical guidance ↗Drug & alcohol programsDER support starts with clear employer responsibility
Why aviation employers should distinguish their in-house DER’s authority from administrative help provided by outside service agents.
Read practical guidance ↗Regulatory feed · Official documents appear below. Visit the complete news and insights page →
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a girt bar fitting safety ho…
Read official updateAirworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a finding tha…
Read official updateAirworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-20- 07, which applied to The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. AD 2019-20-07 required repetitive …
Read official updateAirworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all helicopters equipped with a radio (also known as radar) altimeter. This proposed AD was prompted by the dete…
Read official updateAirworthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Engine Alliance (EA) Model GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 engines. This AD was prompted by a report of an aborted …
Read official updatePetition for Exemption of the Terms of the Order Limiting Scheduled Operations at LaGuardia Airport
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is granting JetBlue Airways Corporation's (JetBlue) and Spirit Airlines, LLC's (Spirit) (together, the carriers) joint petition for an exem…
Read official updateAirworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
The FAA is revising a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-16-22 and AD 2017-25-13, which apply to certain Airbus SAS Model A330-2…
Read official updatePetition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; POWRACHUTE, LLC
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's aw…
Read official updateNotice of Intent To Rule on a Land Release Request for Disposal of Surplus Airport Property at the Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria, CA
The FAA is considering a request from the Santa Maria Public Airport District to waive the requirement that 35 (+/-) acres of surplus airport property located at the Santa Maria…
Read official updateLast successful check: 2026-10-08 18:46 UTC
Confirm requirements and effective dates with the issuing agency.
EXPERIENCE. PERSPECTIVE. INTEGRITY.
04 / YOUR CONSULTANT
Aviation experience.
A personal commitment.
Luis F. Macías Principal Consultant
More than 32 years of aviation leadership across Part 121 and Part 135 operations, airport station management, ground handling, safety, security and regulatory compliance.
Since 2022, Luis has led MMM Consultations, helping aviation organizations build practical programs and stronger operational readiness.
Certified DERIS-BAO AuditorISAGO Audit & Training DeveloperBilingual · English & Spanish
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Let’s make the next step clear.
Who do you work with?
Ground handling organizations, Part 135 operators, Part 145 repair stations and aviation stakeholders nationwide.
Can you review an existing program?
Yes. Reach out about gap assessments, internal audits, documentation reviews or preparation for regulatory and customer audits.
Do you offer bilingual support?
Support is available in English and Spanish. Tell us your preference when you get in touch.
How does a consultation request work?
Send your priorities using our contact form. Luis reviews inquiries personally. You can also call or email directly.
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Your next step
toward a stronger
operation.
A program to build. An audit to prepare for.
A challenge to work through. Let’s start there.