The Team

Built by Aviators.

APM Paint is operated by two airline pilots and military veterans who understand aviation from the inside — not from a boardroom. Every aircraft that leaves the shop has been evaluated the way a pilot would evaluate it: as a machine that has to fly.

Our Philosophy

How We Think

Four principles that drive every decision at APM Paint — from how we schedule projects to how we communicate with customers.

01
Downtime Affects Revenue
Every week an aircraft sits in a paint shop is a week it is not generating flight hours, training students, or producing revenue. We treat your aircraft's time away from service as a real cost — because it is.
02
Delays Create Problems
Scheduling uncertainty is its own form of damage. APM Paint commits to clear timelines and communicates proactively if anything changes. Predictability is part of what we deliver.
03
Simplicity Improves Efficiency
Our Matterhorn White base finish is a deliberate operational choice. Standardizing on a consistent product reduces complexity, tightens scheduling, and makes turnarounds more reliable — for us and for you.
04
Quality Workmanship Matters
A paint job that looks good in the hangar but fails early costs more than a proper finish. Every aircraft that leaves APM Paint is work we are willing to put our name on.
The Process

What Six Weeks Looks Like

Approximately six weeks is not a sales line — it is a real timeline built around an efficient, repeatable process. Here is what each stage involves.

Stage 01
Intake & Assessment
The aircraft arrives at TS85. We assess the current paint condition, document the airframe, and confirm the project scope with the customer before any work begins.
Stage 02
Strip & Prep
All existing paint is removed. The bare airframe is inspected, sanded, and prepped for primer. Masking protects control surfaces, windshields, and engine cowlings.
Stage 03
Primer & Paint
Primer coat applied and cured. Matterhorn White finish coat follows. Optional custom striping, registration numbers, school logos, and decals are laid out and applied over the base.
Stage 04
Final Inspection & Return
The completed aircraft is inspected, masking removed, and surfaces cleaned. Customer is notified for pickup or fly-out. The aircraft returns to service ready to fly.
The Founders

Bill Boehm & Chris Fitch

Both founders are airline pilots and military veterans. APM Paint reflects the operational standards they bring from careers built on precision, accountability, and the understanding that airplanes exist to fly.

Chris Fitch
Co-Founder
Airline pilot, former Designated Pilot Examiner, and IA A&P mechanic. Chris brings hands-on technical expertise to every aircraft APM sources, evaluates, and delivers. He understands airframe condition from both the cockpit and the maintenance shop. U.S. Marine Corps and Army veteran.
Airline Pilot DPE · IA A&P USMC · U.S. Army MBA
Bill Boehm
Co-Founder
Airline pilot and flight instructor. Bill retired from the U.S. Army and brings the financial and operational discipline of his military career to structuring straightforward, transparent agreements with customers. His focus is ensuring that every project runs on time and that customers are never surprised by scope or cost. U.S. Army veteran.
Airline Pilot Flight Instructor U.S. Army (Ret.) MBA
APM Paint lead painter applying finish coat to N35715
The Craft
40 Years Behind
the Spray Gun

APM Paint is operated day-to-day by a lead painter with 40 years of experience in aircraft finishing. The founders set the standards and the schedule — the craftsmanship comes from someone who has been doing this work for longer than most aircraft on the ramp have been flying.

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business
Where We Are

Tanglewood Airport — TS85

APM Paint operates at Tanglewood Airport (TS85) in Pottsboro, Texas, north of Dallas near Lake Texoma. Aircraft can be flown directly to TS85 or trailered in by appointment.

Address
Tanglewood Airport (TS85)
Pottsboro, TX 76258
North Texas · near Lake Texoma
Phone
Hours
By appointment — call to schedule.
Fly-in customers welcome at TS85.

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