A Name of Quality - Serving The Aviation Industry since 1966 - Family owned and operated since 1977 - Three Generations Strong
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  • John Jewell (President Emeritus) and wife, Linda, began John Jewell Aircraft as known today in 1977 as a one-man, custom rebuild facility and has overhauled and repaired thousands of engines through his facility. John received the prestigious Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award in 2016 for his 50+ years in the Aviation Industry. This FAA award recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of senior aviation mechanics.

  • Linda Jewell (Sec-Treas Emeritus) founded John Jewell Aircraft with her husband, John, in 1977. For over 20 years, Linda prepared customer records, logbook entries, billing, inventory control, engine quotes and customer service. John Jewell Aircraft’s strength is in Linda’s continued service as a highly valued administrative advisor.

  • Charlotte Saunders (President) has been full-time with John Jewell Aircraft, Inc for over 35 years. As a certificated A&P mechanic, she is part of the second-generation aviation in the John Jewell Aircraft family tradition. Charlotte handles engine services, sales and support and provides domestic and international Supplemental Type Certificate sales and service for the John Jewell Aircraft C182-legacy, C210 and T210 models.

  • Randy Saunders (Vice President) has been with John Jewell Aircraft for over 30 years, serving in multiple capacities from non-destructive testing, inspection, disassembly, engine installation and test-run to engine re-assembly.

  • Jayme has been with John Jewell Aircraft for over 36 years. Jayme provides precision in customer billing and records for the engine and cylinder departments. Jayme also coordinates inventory control and component processing for all work orders.

  • A.D. is a valued cylinder guru for John Jewell Aircraft. A.D. has been a critical asset for providing custom cylinder overhaul and repair for John Jewell Aircraft for over 30 years. Prior to his time at JJA, A.D. provided 25+ years general aviation maintenance services for the Ag Aviation Industry. A.D. is known for his expertise and eye to detail in cylinder overhaul and repair.

  • Wesley comes to us with an AAS in Precision Manufacturing & Machining Technology from Northwest Mississippi Community College with experience in medical machining, and a BAS in Operations Management Engineering and General Business from Mississippi State University. Wesley grew up working with airframe and engine maintenance in the General Aviation Piston Engine Field. John Jewell Aircraft, Inc., welcomes its third generation of custom engine rebuilding.

  • 1977: John & Linda Jewell began an engine overhaul business in Arlington, Tennessee under the name of Jewell Aircraft Engine Overhaul; and incorporated in 1978.

  • 1980: Jewell Aircraft Engine Overhaul Inc. was named Teledyne Continental Motors Distributor & Service Center.

  • 1983: Jewell Aircraft Engine Overhaul relocated operations to Holly Springs, Mississippi. Jewell Aircraft Engine Overhaul expanded services to include airframe repair, annual inspections, flight training and the name was changed to Jewell Aircraft, Inc.

  • 1985: Jewell Aircraft, Inc. expanded its parts distribution to include Textron Lycoming, Rapco, McCreary, and many others. Jewell Aircraft expanded to include parts distribution to the Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas & Louisiana region.

  • 1991: John Jewell Aircraft, Inc. was added and named an FAA Authorized Repair Station. Cylinder Repair was added initially to the Repair Station, and Airframe was added approximately one year later.

  • 2000: John Jewell Aircraft, Inc. expanded its operations to include C182 & C210 STC's.

  • 2006: John Jewell Aircraft, Inc. was named Authorized Cessna Service Center.

  • 2007: 30 Years!... May 19, 2007, John Jewell Aircraft celebrated 30 years in business. FAA recognized John Jewell Aircraft by presenting John and Linda Jewell "Outstanding Service Award for 30 Years of Superior Contribution to Aviation Safety."

  • 2016: May 2, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration presented John Jewell with The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award for over 50 years of aviation service excellence.

  • 2024: August 1, 2024: In 1977, John and Linda Jewell began an aviation legacy that would eventually serve the aviation industry for almost 5 decades. Daughter Charlotte Jewell Saunders, along with son-in-law, Randy Saunders are proud and humbled to receive that torch and continue John Jewell Aircraft into its third generation, providing custom, quality services to the General Aviation Industry. A Name of Quality – Serving the Aviation Industry since 1966 – Family owned and operated since 1977 – Three Generations Strong