Efficient and Effective Repair Solutions Since 1952
Industry Leader | Decades of Experience | World Class Service
Fortner Engineering is a FAA Certified Repair Station and preferred supplier to a diverse, worldwide customer base who has come to
depend on our industry-recognized engineering and technical competencies for the support of their hydraulic component repair needs.
Operating in a 25,000 square foot facility in Glendale, California, Fortner Engineering’s team consists of highly motivated and
dedicated professionals with extensive aviation MRO experience. When doing business with Fortner Engineering you will receive our
“customer comes first” commitment, the highest degree of attention to detail and an entrepreneurial enthusiasm that truly reflects
our appreciation for the opportunity to be of service. Employing a Repair Rather Than Replace philosophy has enabled Fortner to
develop strong DER capabilities that ultimately save their customer’s time and capital.
With 68 years of industry experience, Fortner has established itself as a leader in hydraulic repair capabilities for highly
complex Slide and Sleeve assemblies for a wide variety of commercial aircraft.
We are routinely called upon by our customers to address component repair demands that few, if any, other repair facilities have been
able to support.
Fortner Engineering and Manufacturing was our name when the company was founded with a focus as a machining and manufacturing firm prior to expanding into aviation.
Through close ties with many local companies that pioneered Southern California’s evolving aviation industry Fortner Engineering became a pioneering company in the development of repairs that went beyond a Component Maintenance Manual with our SFAR-36 authorization from the FAA and have remained a front-runner of DER repair development ever since.
Became a third generation family owned business when current President, David Fortner, and Vice President, Gary Fortner, took over.
Wencor purchased Fortner Engineering to add to their catalog of leading aerospace engineering companies.These companies include Aerospace Coatings, Accessory Technologies, Flight Line Products, Kitco Defense, PHS/MWA Aviation, Soundair Aviation, and Absolute Aviation. Fortner is excited to deliver their same industry leading service while helping Wencor achieve their overall goal to help make flights safer and more cost effective.
After 68 years in business – 40 of those years as an FAA certificated Repair Station - Fortner Engineering is considered a leader in our field. We remain excited with the continued role our company will play in the future of aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul and we are proud to call ourselves Fortner Engineering.
David Fortner is a 23+ year industry veteran with a background in finance/economics as well as sales/marketing.
As President of Fortner Engineering, David has overseen continuing growth via product expansion and customer
diversification with a focus on the bottom line and continuity to Fortner’s business plan.
David graduated from UCLA with a BA in Economics in 1989. He currently serves on the Fortner Engineering Board of
Directors as well as the local chapter of Young Presidents Organization. David also enjoys cycling, triathlons, travel,
concerts and spending time with his daughter.
Gary Fortner has 32 years of aviation experience and is Vice President of Quality Control and Engineering for Fortner
Engineering. In 1998 he was appointed as a FAA Designated Engineering Representative (FAA-DER) specializing in the approval
of Major Repair and Major Alteration of Hydraulic Accessory Components.
Gary has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University and a MS in Material Engineering from California
State at Northridge. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Fortner Engineering as well as the Board of Directors
for the Aeronautical Repair Station Association, of which he is a past President.
Bob Dann joined the Fortner team in July of 2019. Bob was the former President/COO of Sunvair, Inc. (Landing Gear and Hydraulics MRO company) for sixteen years. Bob brings a great deal of comprehensive MRO knowledge and long-term industry relationships from his 32 years of working with and managing other MRO companies. Bob graduated from California Lutheran University in 1986 with BA, English (Major), Political Science (Minor). Bob is an avid cyclist and enjoys golfing with his family and friends.