Orion MRO Software

One system to run an FAA Part 145 repair station: work orders, compliance, signatures, inventory, and billing. A product of Joker Aviation LLC.

What is Orion?

Orion is aviation maintenance software (MRO software) built for Part 145 repair stations. Most shops run on four or five disconnected systems: one for work orders, a spreadsheet for parts, a scanner folder for signed paperwork, and an accounting package that never agrees with any of them. Orion replaces that stack with a single platform that carries a job from first discrepancy to signed Return to Service and paid invoice.

Orion was built by a mechanic who worked the floor, the schedule, and QC inside a large MRO, so it follows the way a repair station actually runs, not the way an ERP vendor imagines it.

What Orion Does

Work Order ManagementFull lifecycle with discrepancy tracking, estimated vs. actual hours, priority flags, and print-ready layouts.
FAA AC 120-78B E-SignaturesThree signature levels, re-authentication at every signing event, SHA-256 tamper detection, full audit trail.
RTS Package GeneratorOne button merges the signed LBE, 8130-3s, CAMP cards, MSP cards, and service records into one package.
Inspection Library11,600+ tasks pre-loaded across 29 Textron/Cessna models, plus import from your own closed work orders.
Parts & InventoryStock locations, purchasing, vendors, cores, barcode scanning, cycle counts, and full audit logging.
Time Clock & BillingTechs clock in on the work order; hours roll into invoices, payroll exports, and QuickBooks sync.
Notifications & AlertsIn-app banners plus SMS and email alerts for parts requests, approvals, and shop events, with per-user rules.
Security & Sign-InTwo-factor authentication, Microsoft single sign-on (Entra ID), SHA-256 tamper hashes, and full audit logging.

Every shop's build is different, so Orion is modular, and stations pick the modules they run with Build Your Own Orion.

Who Orion Is For

Orion is designed for FAA Part 145 repair stations of any size that are tired of audit-prep fire drills and double data entry. Independent A&P mechanics doing side work don't need the full station platform. That's what Joker Solo is for, from the same company.

Why "A Joker Product"?

Orion is developed, licensed, and supported by Joker Aviation LLC. All royalty has a jester at their side, and every good shop deserves a system that does the paperwork so mechanics can turn wrenches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orion MRO software?

Orion is aviation maintenance (MRO) software by Joker Aviation LLC that runs an entire FAA Part 145 repair station in one system: work orders, FAA AC 120-78B compliant e-signatures, one-button Return to Service packages, parts inventory, time clock, and billing.

Is Orion FAA compliant?

Yes. Orion's e-signature system follows FAA AC 120-78B with three signature levels, password re-authentication at every signing event, SHA-256 tamper-detection hashes, and a full nonrepudiation audit trail. Read the plain-English breakdown in our AC 120-78B guide.

How much does Orion cost?

Orion publishes its pricing, which is rare in this industry. The base rate per location is set by headcount, from $995/month for a 1-5 person shop to $3,995/month for 30+, with the compliance core included and unlimited users. Add-on modules are $95/month each, additional locations are half price, and the Build Your Own Orion configurator shows your exact number, including training and data implementation packages and a go-live timeline, before you ever talk to sales. Our post on what MRO software costs explains the pricing models.

What aircraft does Orion's inspection library cover?

Orion ships with more than 11,600 inspection tasks pre-loaded across 29 Textron and Cessna models, and shops can import their own closed work orders back into the library.

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