Excellence in Aerospace Since 1948

How It All Began + Where We Are Now

AVI was founded by A.P. Barcus in 1948 to serve the aviation fluid systems industry. Since then, the company has provided components for almost every U.S. aerospace manufacturer as well as many international companies.

Originally founded to provide mechanical components, today AVI provides a complete line of aircraft valves for fuel, oil, hydraulic, and air applications. With literally thousands of valves in the product portfolio, AVI can supply a product for your needs. If not, AVI’s engineering group can design new valves to your specifications.

Awarded Best Manufacturing Processes from the Department of the Navy in 2003

AS9100 Certified

Auto-Valve - Commercial Aviation

Meet The AVI Family

Auto-Valve - Core Values

Core Values

AVI is dedicated to the long-term success of our partners through adherence to these core values: Integrity, Accountability, Quality, Respect, Trust, and Teamwork.

Mission Statement

Auto-Valve, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of precision machined aerospace components and assemblies.

AVI pursues sustainable growth by providing value, reliability, and reward to our partners, while giving back to our society and environment.

We identify “our” partners as our associates, customers and suppliers.

Quality Policy

Auto-Valve, Inc. is committed to maintaining a quality system to provide on-time delivery of error free goods and services that meet or exceed the expectations of our customers. The system provides the following:

  • Conformance to print and specification
  • Early detection and prevention of discrepancies
  • Adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements
  • A basis for a strategy of continuous improvement
  • Improved communication and training within the company

Every employee is a member of the quality team and is expected to work towards maintaining and improving our reputation for quality products and responsive service.