About Consolidated Turbine Specialists

Located in Bristow, OK, Consolidated Turbine Specialists is an independent MRO facility specializing in PT6 Repair and Overhaul. CTS is certified by the FAA, EASA, DOT and DBCA to repair and overhaul Pratt & Whitney PT6T and PT6A series engines. In addition, the company’s Canadian facility is certified by Transport Canada and EASA. The company was founded in 2012 by CTS president Johnny “Bump” Grant, Rich Kasabula and Joe and Shirley Brostmeyer, and has grown each year. In 2019, CTS was acquired by Kratos, which has made possible further investments into the facility. For example, in 2020 there was a major upgrade to the PT6 test cell, and in 2021, a 19,000-square-foot expansion took place. With an experienced and respected management team that has worked together for more than 20 years, Consolidated Turbine Specialists strives to provide a standard of excellence for both employees and customers, and values building relationships based on fast and the highest quality service between the company, its vendors and customers.

Specialization

CTS specializes in repair and overhaul of Pratt & Whitney PT6T and PT6A series engines. Boasting more than 250 years of combined experience with PT6 turbine engines, CTS technicians are factory trained on both engines and airframes to ensure the finished product meets or exceeds airframe installation requirements. CTS has built a reputation for providing personalized customer support with the highest level of technical expertise.

Services offered include engine overhaul and repair, worldwide 24/7 on-site field service, hot section inspection, accessory and component overhaul and repair, upgrade modification, specialized training courses and more.

Key Benefits of Operating in Oklahoma’s Aerospace & Defense Sector

“The support from the State of Oklahoma has been incredible,” noted CTS President Johnny “Bump” Grant. “The Quality Jobs incentive program has been great. It’s helped us in many different ways. Mainly it has allowed us to invest in our employees, whether it be payroll, improving the facilities, or adding different equipment so that the work is done better and more efficiently. But it’s all been invested back into the business. 2023 was our best year yet–and 2024 beat that by 37%, with a 10% increase in employees. We’re headed in the right direction, and we’re planning for the future,” said Grant.

Advice for Aerospace & Defense Companies Considering Oklahoma

Along with a supportive business environment for aero and defense companies, Grant is quick to praise the quality of the workforce. “In Oklahoma, our motto is, ‘Labor Conquers All.’ We prove that is true every day,” he said. “Our people show up to work, they work hard, they get it done, they take pride in it – and it’s quality work at the end of the day.”