Helping Aviation Businesses Soar Higher

with Expertise, Integrity,

and Purpose.

FAA Compliance • Repair Station Development • Aviation Consulting

At White Ladder Aviation, we exist to help aviation companies navigate complexity, build operational strength, and unlock new opportunities for growth.

Founded by Jeremy Ridenour, WLA combines decades of hands-on aviation experience — from A&P maintenance to airline leadership to FAA repair station development — with today’s best compliance and consulting strategies.

Our mission is simple:
To elevate aviation businesses with clarity, excellence, and heart.

EXPERT AVIATION SERVICES

FAA Repair Station Certification

Launch and Grow with Confidence
At White Ladder Aviation, we specialize in guiding aviation businesses through the FAA Repair Station certification process with clarity and precision. Whether you are starting a new operation or strengthening an existing one, our expertise ensures your manuals, facilities, and operations align with FAA requirements from the ground up — so you can achieve certification smoothly and build a strong, sustainable foundation for growth.

Services include:

  • New Part 145 Repair Station Certification

  • Manual Development (RSQM, Training, Forms Manuals)

  • FAA DCT (Data Collection Tool) Readiness

  • Ongoing Compliance and Surveillance Support

Aviation Operations & Quality Consulting

Streamline, Strengthen, and Scale
We help repair stations, aviation companies, and flight departments strengthen operational systems, achieve greater efficiency, and maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance. Whether you need gap assessments, process improvements, internal audits, or regulatory strategy, White Ladder Aviation is your trusted partner for operational excellence.

Services include:

  • Internal Audits and Corrective Action Programs

  • Quality System Overhaul and Optimization

  • Technical Process Development and Training

  • Organizational and Leadership Advisement

Aircraft Owner and Operator Support

Protect Your Investment, Maximize Your Freedom
Aircraft ownership is an incredible privilege — but it comes with complex operational responsibilities. White Ladder Aviation supports owners and operators in building maintenance programs, navigating FAA registration and certification challenges, and maintaining the airworthiness and operational safety of their aircraft, allowing you to fly with total peace of mind.

Services include:

  • Maintenance Program Support and Oversight

  • FAA Registration and Title Solutions

  • Airworthiness Compliance Advisement

  • Owner Advocate Services for Inspections, Audits, and Acquisitions

Aviation Legal Support - Powered by Ridenour Law, PLLC

Through our partnership with Ridenour Law, PLLC — a leading aviation-focused law firm — White Ladder Aviation extends legal services designed specifically for aviation businesses and operators.

Whether you need help with FAA regulatory issues, purchase/sale transactions, contracts, or ownership structure, our team ensures your business is fully protected and positioned for success.

Services Offered:

  • Aircraft purchase and sale legal counsel

  • FAA compliance representation

  • Corporate aviation contracts

  • Quiet title and registration issues

  • Aviation business formation and structuring

Professional Consulting Services

Engage with a team of aviation experts with over 6 decades of experience in the industry. Our dedication to excellence ensures that your project receives unmatched attention and quality. Contact us today to elevate your aviation endeavors!