Our Journey
Full Stop Technics has a proud history of delivering exceptional customer service, innovative solutions, and superior quality in wheel and brake parts provisioning for airlines, MROs, and repair station partners. Since our incorporation in 2017—and with roots that extend back nearly 40 years—we have become a trusted leader in the aviation aftermarket, building lasting partnerships with top-tier operators and service providers worldwide.
The timeline below showcases some of the key milestones and achievements that have defined Full Stop Technics’ journey, from our early days as Miami Centerline to becoming the industry’s premier wheel and brake maintenance and repair organization.
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Predecessor company Tracer Corp founded by Full Stop Technics’ CEO Bill Morales
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Tracer Repair and Overhaul founded to provide comprehensive MRO services to the business and commercial aircraft operators
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Milwaukee Centerline MRO founded, expanding Tracer’s geographic reach and parts and repair service capabilities
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Miami Centerline founded, augmenting the Tracer group of companies
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TradeAir.com established, becoming the first online aviation parts exchange and trading place for aftermarket parts buyers, sellers and OEMs; earned the prestigious Forbes Magazine “Best of the Web” e-business honor in 2000
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Milwaukee Centerline and Miami Centerline combined to form Tracer Repair & Overhaul; joint venture with Messier Bugatti enhances Tracer brake and wheel technology and repair expertise
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Tracer Repair & Overhaul sold to Messier Bugatti to solidify MBT Western Hemisphere operations
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Tracer Corp business assumed by Tracer Repair & Overhaul, positioning Tracer Repair & Overhaul for new growth stage
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Tracer Repair & Overhaul successfully negotiates several strategic purchases
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Full Stop Technics (FST) is incorporated
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FST accomplishes FAA and EASA approval in 9 months
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Over 2000 components and parts flow through FST repair shop in the first year Following FAA/EASA approval.