Naval Aviation Depot

For almost six decades, the Naval Aviation Depot has played an important part in national defense. Its work force has earned a reputation of excellence in providing world class maintenance, engineering, and logistics support. The depot is certified to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 90002 quality standards. Maintenance and support services provided by the depot are the most in-depth available outside original manufacturer and contractor facilities.

Workload Capabilities:The depot's workload can be divided into the following categories: aircraft, engines, components, and other support. Other support accounts for 30.86 percent of the depot's total workload. Other support includes aircraft support services, aircraft modification, calibration, support equipment, engineering support, and manufacturing. Maintenance requirements for aircraft contribute 25.89 percent of the depot's work; engines, 7.58 percent; and components, 35.67 percent. Current capabilities include:

  • Airframes: V/STOL - AV-8, V-22
  • Rotary Wing - H-46, H-53, H-60
  • Fixed Wing - F-4, C-130
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle - Pioneer, QF-4S
  • In-Service Repair - A-4, F-14, H-1, H-60
  • Components - The depot is the designated repair point (DRP) for 14,821 items.
  • Auxiliary Power Units - Cherry Point is DRP for 15 Type/Model/Series.
  • Other Support - engineering/logistics for all rotary wing, V/STOL, C-130, and selected other systems.

Economic Impact:As North Carolina's largest industry east of Interstate 95, the depot plays a significant role in the economic stability of the region as well as in its technical and industrial growth.

During Fiscal Year (FY) 2000, the depot is expected to do $654.4 million in business. The projected payroll and benefits for FY 2000 for a work force of 3,600 employees is estimated at $224 million. Much of the employees' income will find its way into the local economies of Craven, Carteret, Onslow, and Pamlico counties.

Serving with Pride:The depot work force continuously demonstrates that its credo of "Service to the Fleet" is more than just mere words. Highly dedicated, professional personnel proudly stand ready to serve the nation's military needs - anywhere, anytime. NAVANVDEPOT Cherry Point personnel are committed to providing the nation and its taxpayers nothing less than the very best - whether supporting U.S. troops at home or in the theater of operation during the perils of war, or peacetime support in places as remote as Antarctica.