Company Overview
Flight Metals is a premier supplier of aerospace-grade specialty metals serving the aviation, defense, medical, and high-performance manufacturing industries. Since 2005, we’ve built our reputation on technical expertise, exceptional customer service, and our ability to source hard-to-find materials that others can’t.
With facilities in Southern California and Austin, Texas, we maintain extensive inventory of titanium, nickel, cobalt, aluminum, and stainless and alloy steels in various forms including round bar, plate, sheet, tube, wire, and block. Every material we supply comes with complete certification and traceability documentation, meeting the rigorous standards of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management systems.
Our Story
From Vision to Industry Leader
Founded in 2005, Flight Metals was built on a simple philosophy: provide exceptional specialty metals with unmatched customer service. What started as a focused distributor of aerospace-grade materials has evolved into a trusted partner for companies requiring the highest quality metals and technical support.
Our founders recognized a critical gap in the specialty metals market—customers struggling to find rare alloys, specific certifications, and reliable technical guidance. By combining deep industry knowledge with strategic relationships with premier mills, Flight Metals became the go-to source for materials that other suppliers simply couldn’t deliver.
Today, our team brings over 40 years of combined metallurgical and aerospace industry experience. We’ve grown from serving local aerospace manufacturers to supporting customers across North America in aviation, defense, medical devices, oil & gas, and high-performance automotive sectors.
Our Mission
To be the most responsive, knowledgeable, and reliable specialty metals supplier in North America—delivering hard-to-find materials with complete certification, technical expertise, and service that exceeds expectations.
What We Do
Comprehensive Specialty Metals Solutions
Materials We Supply:
- Titanium Alloys – Ti 6Al-4V, 6-2-4-2, 6-2-4-6, Beta-C, CP Grades, and more
- Nickel Alloys – Inconel 718, 625, 600, Hastelloy, Monel
- Aluminum Alloys – 2014, 2024, 2219, 6061, 7050, 7075
- Stainless Steel – 300, 400, 15-5, 17-4, precipitation hardening grades
- Alloy Steels – 4130, 4340, 8620, maraging steels
- Cobalt Alloys – Various high-temperature applications
Product Forms:
Round bar, rectangular bar, square bar, hexagonal bar, plate, sheet, tube, pipe, wire, block, and custom extrusions.
Value-Added Services:
Precision cutting, heat treating (solution treating, aging, annealing), surface grinding and finishing, straightening, material testing and inspection, ultrasonic inspection (USI), and full material traceability documentation
Why Choose Flight Metals
10 Reasons We’re Different
1. Hard-to-Find Specialty
We excel at sourcing rare alloys, unusual sizes, and difficult specifications that other suppliers can’t deliver. Our industry connections and technical knowledge make the impossible possible.
2. Certified Quality You Can Trust
AS9100 and ISO certified quality management systems ensure every piece of material meets exacting aerospace and industrial standards. Full material test reports (CMTR) and certificates of conformance with every order.
3. Technical Expertise
Our metallurgy experts don’t just sell metal—we provide application guidance, material selection support, and technical problem-solving to ensure you get exactly what your project requires.
4. Extensive Inventory
Millions of dollars in strategic stock means immediate availability on common specifications and fast delivery on special orders. We maintain inventory so you don’t have to.
5. Same-Day Quotes
Request a quote in the morning, receive pricing by afternoon. We respond to all inquiries—large or small—with the urgency your projects demand.
6. Complete Traceability
Every piece of material includes full documentation traceable to the original mill source, including chemical composition, mechanical properties, and heat lot numbers.
7. Two Strategic Locations
Facilities in California and Texas provide convenient service to customers across the United States with competitive freight costs and faster delivery times.
8. Small Quantities Welcome
No minimum order requirements. Whether you need a single piece for prototyping or a truckload for production, we treat every order with the same attention and care.
9. USA-Manufactured Priority
Whenever possible, we source materials from American mills, supporting domestic manufacturing and ensuring the highest quality standards.
10. Customer Service Excellence
Responsive communication, proactive problem-solving, and a genuine commitment to your success. We’re not just a vendor—we’re your metals partner.
Certifications & Quality Assurance
Flight Metals operates under stringent quality management systems to ensure consistent, reliable materials for critical applications:
AS9100 – Aerospace Quality Management System certification demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards in aerospace materials supply and traceability.
ISO 9001 – International quality management certification ensuring consistent processes and continuous improvement.
Full Material Traceability – Every order includes certified material test reports (CMTR), certificates of conformance (C of C), and complete traceability to original mill source.
Mill Relationships – Direct partnerships with premier North American and international mills ensure authentic materials and proper certification.
Testing Capabilities – In-house and third-party testing services including chemical analysis, mechanical testing, and ultrasonic inspection verify material integrity.
Our Locations
Texas (Headquarters)
12112 Anderson Mill Rd, Building 11E
Austin, TX 78726
Our Texas location supports customers across the southern and central regions, providing strategic access to aerospace, oil & gas, and medical device manufacturers.
California
879 W. 190th Street, Suite 400
Gardena, CA 90248
Our California facility serves aerospace manufacturers throughout the western United States, with proximity to major aviation and defense companies in Southern California.
Contact Us:
Phone: (800) 225-0407
Email: sales@flightmetals.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Local Time)
Industries We Serve
Flight Metals is the trusted materials partner for companies in demanding sectors:
Aerospace & Defense – Airframe structures, engine components, landing gear, fasteners, missile systems
Medical Devices – Surgical instruments, implants, orthopedic devices, medical equipment
Oil & Gas – Downhole equipment, valves, pressure vessels, corrosion-resistant components
Automotive – High-performance racing, exhaust systems, engine components
Marine – Submarine components, offshore platforms, corrosion-resistant hardware
Chemical Processing – Reactors, heat exchangers, piping systems
Power Generation – Turbine components, nuclear applications, renewable energy systems
Our Commitment to You
At Flight Metals, we understand that your success depends on having the right materials, delivered on time, with complete confidence in quality and certification. That’s why we’ve built our business on three core principles:
Expertise – Leveraging decades of metallurgical and aerospace industry knowledge to guide material selection and solve technical challenges.
Responsiveness – Treating every inquiry with urgency, providing same-day quotes, and maintaining communication throughout the order process.
Reliability – Delivering exactly what we promise, when we promise it, with complete documentation and unwavering quality.
Whether you’re designing next-generation aircraft, manufacturing life-saving medical devices, or engineering high-performance systems, Flight Metals is your partner in materials excellence.
Let’s Work Together
Ready to Experience the Flight Metals Difference?
Contact our team today to discuss your specialty metals requirements. Whether you need a quote on standard materials, help sourcing a hard-to-find specification, or technical guidance on material selection, we’re here to help.
Flight Metals – Where Expertise Meets Excellence in Specialty Metals
