Dawley Aviation traces its beginnings to 1978, when founder Larry A. Dawley involved himself in multiple aspects of light gage stainless welded products. He was involved in developing processes of welding components which were not typically welded. These early year challenges in product development served as the foundation to service the high demand associated with product reliability when he opened Dawley Aviation in 1985 to repair aircraft exhaust systems for the general aviation industry.

As a pilot and certified A&P (Airframe Power plant Mechanic), the founder's perception was clear in regards to safety and reliability. This set the stage for a thorough understanding of AOG (Aircraft on the Ground) pressing the Company to set early rigorous goals. Amongst these and still in practice today, Dawley Aviation is poised to supply repaired, overhauled and remanufactured exhaust systems with the highest quality, fastest turnaround, and lowest price by utilizing techniques which serve to supply the best weld in the business. As a result of creating high quality products, early on Dawley Aviation was the first to establish a one year unlimited hours warranty on aircraft exhaust systems repaired by their facility.

Viewed as the pioneer in Aircraft Exhaust Repair with nearly ½ million dependable systems rebuilt to date, Dawley Aviation has been called on to take part in history by servicing a multitude of special clients with not only reliability but appeal as well. The world class organization has a host of accomplishments which include exhaust systems used by customers to set records and achieve personal goals.