What makes us experts in the aircraft industry?  Our master sheet metal technicians, engine specialists, airframe and powerplant mechanics, and mechanics assistants are the experts.  We have a staff of sixteen, ten of which are master sheet metal mechanics.  They have over 350 years combined experience in aviation.  They ARE Hampton Aviation, Inc.

Administrative

Vernon Hampton, President

Vernon is a pilot as well as an airframe and powerplant mechanic with inspection authorization.  He has been in the aviation industry for 28 years, starting when he was merely 14 years old.  Vernon has extensive experience in general aviation, corporate aviation, commuter airlines, repair design and repair station management.      vernon@hamptonaviation.com

Fred Hampton, Vice President

Fred is the founder of Hampton Aviation, Inc.  He is a pilot as well as an aviation mechanic and has been in the industry for 43 years.  Fred set the standard many years ago for quality repairs and customer service.

Brett Ham, Sales Manager

Brett has 23 years experience as an aircraft mechanic.  He has traveled to Holand for Fokker training and has also been through Pratt & Whitney PT6 and Rolls Royse Dart training. Brett is eddy current, mag particle, dye penetrant level III certified and has his airframe mechanics license.  He is also currently acquiring his pilot's license.  Brett is always ready to provide you with a free repair estimate and advise you on your repair options.      brett@hamptonaviation.com

Phyllis Caldwell, Office Manager

Phyllis has 30 years experience in the aviation industry beginning in sheet metal repairs with most of her experience in aviation administration and management.  She also oversees our parts department, which includes parts ordering and inventory.      phyllis@hamptonaviation.com

Melissa Hampton, Administrative Assistant

Melissa is new to the aviation industry with only two years experience.  She graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Business Administration.  Melissa has many responsibilities including the creation and maintenance of this website.     melissa@hamptonaviation.com

 Corporate Pilot

Melvern "Mick" Nelson, Corporate Pilot

Mick has been a pilot for 51 years and is type rated in single, multi, turbine, commercial, instrument, seaplane and CFI.  He was formarly a Falcon Jet pilot, Alaskan Bush pilot, and currently a test pilot.  He is an airframe and powerplant mechanic with an inspection authorization.  He has had his A & P for 44 years and his IA for 36 years.

Mechanics

Wayne Pate, Sheet Metal Mechanic

Wayne has been in the industry for 33 years.  He is a master sheet metal mechanic and proficient in all aspects of structural work. 

Larry Davis, Sheet Metal Mechanic

Larry has 31 years of experience in aviation and has his airframe mechanics license.  He excels in sheet metal mastery and prides himself in his speed. 

Willie Hale, Engine Mechanic

Willie has 27 years experience in the aviation industry.  He specializes in the tear down and inspection and rebuilding of aircraft engines.

Glynn Stewart, Sheet Metal Mechanic

Glynn has been in the aviation business for 26 years.  He has specialized training in several fields which include Fokker, PT6 line maintenance and troubleshooting, Garrett, Metro maintenance and familiarization and basic electricity. 

Tim O'Flinn, Sheet Metal Mechanic

Tim has been in the aviation field for 25 years.  He started off with a 14 year career in the air force.  He worked on both large and small aircraft specializing in the C130, B1B Bomber, and the A10A.  He also has training in basic electricity and composites.

Ed Wilcox, General Mechanic

Ed has been in avaition for 23 years.  Ed has his airframe and powerplant license as well as specialty training in such things as the Saab 340, EMB 120, Beech 1900 and composites. 

Mike Quillin, Mechanics Assistant

Mike has 23 years experience in aviation.  He specializes in painting and composites where he has the majority of his experience.  He also ran an aircraft corporation for two years.

Dan Loomis, General Mechanic

Dan has 19 years of experience in aviation.  He has his airframe and powerplant mechanics license and is dye penetrant level III and mag particle certified.  Dan is also a pilot.

Brian Sterner, General Mechanic

Brian has a total of 13 years in the aviation industry.  He does sheet metal, assembly, rigging and troubleshooting.

Janitorial

Ed Heehler, Janitor

Ed has been with us for three years and is an important part of our staff.  Not only does he keep things nice and tidy, but he helps manage our parts department as well.  He is responsible for checking parts in as they arrive as well as keeping track of what is yet to come.  This is important for a quick turn around of your airplane.

Molly Hampton, Greeter

Molly has been with us for a little over a year.  She has no purpose other than to brighten everyone's day.  Molly is always happy to see a new face and glad to welcome you to our business.  She even likes to fly!