Aviation Simplified™
What We Do
Accelerating Growth and Creating Lasting Value in Aerospace
Our Buy-Build-Scale Model
Our Buy-Build-Scale model is engineered to preserve legacy, support people, and accelerate value:
Buy
We acquire founder-led businesses, carve-outs, and succession-driven opportunities. Our ideal acquisitions are often regional, overlooked, and full of potential.
Build
We provide leadership
development, shared services, and strategic investment. We focus on improving systems, infrastructure, and processes to set a strong foundation for scalable growth.
Scale
We unlock cross-company synergies, drive new revenue channels, and create operational leverage across our portfolio.
Operational Improvement Playbook
Every business we acquire benefits from hands-on, data-driven enhancements through our Operational Improvement Playbook. From lean process consulting to ERP upgrades and pricing strategy optimization, we implement practical changes that drive efficiency, boost margins, and build a foundation for scalable growth.
-
Lean operations consulting
Streamlining workflows and eliminating waste -
ERP and IT system modernization
Implementing scalable technology infrastructure -
Sales and pricing strategy optimization
Maximizing revenue and margin opportunities -
Supply chain and vendor improvement
Enhancing procurement and logistics efficiency -
Facility, staffing, and throughput enhancements
Optimizing physical operations and human resources
Our Proven Process for Lasting Growth
At Diatom Capital, operational excellence isn’t a buzzword—it’s a discipline. Our proprietary Aviation Simplified™ framework is the engine behind how we grow aerospace and MRO companies. This five-step process—Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control—guides every acquisition and integration, helping us uncover efficiencies, optimize performance, and build sustainable value. It’s how we turn momentum into measurable results—without compromising what makes your business great.
DEFINE
Identify challenges and opportunities
MEASURE
Establish baseline KPIs
ANALYZE
Identify gaps and root causes
IMPROVE
Implement solutions
CONTROL
Sustain improvements
Our Guarantee
At Diatom, we guarantee a partnership built on respect, precision, and long-term value creation. We honor the legacy of each business we acquire, putting people first and integrating with care. We move with speed — but never at the expense of culture, quality, or relationships. Through our proven process, we use data, KPIs, and continuous training to deliver operational excellence and measurable
We will preserve what makes your business special, empower your people, and grow with purpose — all while delivering Aviation Simplified™ to every customer we serve.
Ready to Learn More?
Discover how our team and approach can help your aerospace business reach new heights.