Our Story

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Champlin Aviation LLC is a small veteran-owned company located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our founder, Katie Champlin, began the company in 2025 with the goal of helping aerospace organizations improve their long-term growth and success potential by focusing on quality and safety. With more than 25 years of experience in the aerospace industry, expertise in aerospace regulations, and a passion for aviation, her goal is to help enhance quality and safety in the industry and assist organizations boost their bottom line.

Katie has worked in various roles and companies within the aerospace industry. Below is an overview of her experience. 

• U.S. Air Force
• Sun Coast Aviation, LLP
• Quest Global Services – NA Inc.
• Belcan, LLC
• Rolls-Royce Corp.

• Rated Pilot
• Aerospace Maintenance Technician
• Maintenance Instructor
• Aerospace Service Engineer
• Repair Engineering Manager
• Aerospace Quality Engineer
• Aerospace Quality Lead Auditor