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$95/hr
Flat-rate options available
Rating
4.9 / 5.0
Jobs Completed
142
Response Time
Within 2 hours
Member Since
Jan 2023
FAA-certified A&P/IA with 18 years of experience on singles, twins, and light jets. I specialize in Cessna, Piper, and Beechcraft platforms. Former FBO line mechanic turned independent, now serving the Chicago metro GA community. I take pride in thorough, documented work and honest communication with aircraft owners.
KORD
Chicago, IL
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Covers airports within 75 miles of KORD
$95
per hour
Cessna 172 Panel Upgrade
G3X Touch installation with GTN 750Xi
Piper Arrow Engine Overhaul
IO-360 overhaul with factory remanufactured cylinders
Beechcraft Bonanza Annual
Complete annual with gear rigging and avionics check
Cessna 182 STC Install
O-470 to IO-540 conversion with cowling mod
Mooney M20 Interior
Full interior refurb with leather seats and new headliner
Piper Cherokee Skin Repair
Hail damage assessment and aluminum sheet repair
4.9
87 reviews
Found a cracked exhaust — saved my life
James completed my annual faster than expected and found a cracked exhaust component that I had no idea about. Saved me from a serious problem in the air. Thoroughly documented everything. Highly recommend.
Response from James Kowalski · 1 week ago
Thanks Robert — that exhaust crack was subtle but important to catch. Glad we got it sorted before your next flight!
Professional and fair priced
Professional, communicative, and priced fairly. He drove to my hangar at KPWK. Will use again for next annual without hesitation.
Good avionics work, slightly over schedule
Good work on the avionics install. Took a bit longer than quoted but he was thorough and the install is clean. GTN 650 is working perfectly.
Outstanding annual inspection
James did my annual on my 172 and was incredibly thorough. He sent me a detailed write-up of everything he checked and found. Will absolutely use him again.
Response from James Kowalski · 3 months ago
Thanks Amy, happy to help keep your 172 airworthy! See you next year.
Best A&P I've worked with
Had James work on a tricky Lycoming oil leak that two other mechanics couldn't figure out. He diagnosed it in 30 minutes. Very knowledgeable and honest about what needed to be done.
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