Family Built- FAA Certified Tech's-Aerostar Experts
Founded in 1979, The Flight Shop, Inc., has provided general aviation with trusted, expert maintenance for over four decades. From our facility at the Brigham City Airport (KBMC) in Northern Utah, just 50 miles north of Salt Lake City, we provide personalized service for single, twin, and turboprop aircraft, with a special focus on the Piper Aerostar.
As a family built and privately owned business, we prioritize large-scale capabilities with small-shop attention. Our IA and A&P certified technicians are experienced enough to handle your most critical service needs, yet small enough to care about every detail.
1979 — Hangar Opens in Brigham City
Bill and Dollie Bridges opened their hangar doors in Brigham City, Utah, with a mission to provide honest, high-quality aircraft maintenance rooted in Aerostar expertise and small-shop values.
1987 — FAA-Approved PMA Program Launch
The Flight Shop established an FAA-approved PMA program for manufacturing Aerostar parts, stepping in just as Piper Aircraft began phasing out factory support.
1997 — Expanded to a Larger Hangar, Designated Click Bond's Authorized Distributor
We moved into a new, larger facility—enhancing our ability to deliver top-tier service, advanced maintenance solutions, and an even greater commitment to precision aviation. More space, more capabilities, same trusted expertise. We were also handpicked by Click Bond owners to distribute their one of kind adhesive bonded system.
2004 — Facility Doubles Size & Click Bond Inventory Grows
Our hangar footprint doubled, allowing us to serve a broader range of piston-powered Piper, Cessna, and Beechcraft models. We also increased our Click Bond inventory to over 1,000 fasteners and adhesives, becoming one of the largest stocking authorized distributors.
2009 — Bill Bridges Honored by the AOA
Celebrating a legacy of excellence, Bill Bridges was recognized by the Aerostar Owners Association for over 40 years of dedicated Aerostar fleet support—honoring his precision, innovation, and commitment to aviation.
2010 — Certified Ice Shield Installation Center
The Flight Shop earned approval as an Ice Shield installation center, providing expert de-icing solutions to keep aircraft flying safely in all conditions.
2019-The Flight Shop receives ISO certification
The Flight Shop completed the audit process and was granted AS9201B with ISO 9001:2015 certification as a Click Bond distributor.
2022 — Named Textron-Piston Service Facility
We were selected as a Textron-Piston Service Facility, offering certified maintenance for Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft—backed by our proven performance and trusted expertise.
2025 — New Website Launch
We launched our brand-new website, making it easier than ever to explore our services and order Click Bond products online.
2025 — Bill Bridges Honored by the FAA
Bill Bridges, founder and co-owner of The Flight Shop at Brigham City Airport, has received the Federal Aviation Administration’s Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, recognizing more than 50 years of service in aircraft maintenance.
The award is named for Charles Taylor, the Wright brothers’ mechanic, who designed and built the engine for their first successful aircraft. It recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of senior mechanics who have spent 50 years or more in aviation maintenance. To qualify, recipients must hold a U.S. Civil Aviation Authority or FAA mechanic or repairman certificate and have at least half a century of aviation maintenance experience.
Every recipient of the award represents a select group of professionals who have spent their careers devoted to safety, technical mastery and mentoring in the field of aviation.
Bridges’ love of aviation began with his grandfather and uncle, who were passionate about flying. He started his career on the flight line in Las Vegas in the late 1960s, then with his wife opened a maintenance business in Van Nuys, California. In 1978, the couple moved to Brigham City and launched The Flight Shop, which has since become a trusted stop for pilots throughout the world.
The Master Mechanic Award places his name alongside mechanics nationwide whose careers have shaped American aviation. His name will also be added to the FAA’s Roll of Honor in Washington, D.C., a permanent record of recipients recognized for their contributions to aircraft safety.
For Bridges, the recognition caps a lifetime spent in hangars and on flight lines — work that, in his words, has always been less about awards than about “keeping people safe in the sky.”
Our Journey Through the Years
From our founding in 1979 to becoming a leading Click Bond distributor, The Flight Shop has grown through experience, precision, and trusted service.
Our Facility
Our 22,000 sq. ft. facility includes office space, parts storage, and dedicated maintenance space, providing efficient inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance. We maintain an inventory of nearly 2,000 individual aircraft parts and Click Bond fasteners on-site.
Whether you’re here for a quick oil change, an annual inspection, or a significant modification, we aim to minimize downtime.
