Supporting the Warfighter Worldwide

CM Aerospace, formerly CM Manufacturing, was founded in 1986 by Richard Johnson, following a distinguished career in the United States Air Force. Richard retired as the Commander of DCMA Cleveland, bringing decades of leadership and technical expertise to the aerospace industry. After his military service, he worked as a Program Manager at Cleveland Pneumatic, supporting the SH-60B and EA-6B aircraft programs, and later continued his career at All Tools in Cleveland, Ohio.

 

In 1996, Richard’s son, Ken Johnson, joined CM Manufacturing. For 18 years, Ken had the privilege of working alongside his father, learning from his extensive knowledge and experience in aircraft landing gear. Richard’s passion for quality, precision, and craftsmanship became the foundation of the company and the legacy he passed on before his passing in 2014. In 2026, CM Manufacturing was acquired by The PDI Group, an Aerospace and Defense company. Today, CM Aerospace continues to uphold these values, built on generations of expertise and commitment to excellence