MAKING MONEY ON
AIRPARTS AND WHAT
IT WILL COST
Selling on AirParts and the associated cost sare based on
several variables fully in your control.
Things like your AirParts account level, your fulfillment plan, the categories you will sell, and other business determinants will control your costs. AirParts offers many options for sellers and the options are adaptable. We offer guides and account management assistance to help you choose the right options that meet and exceed your business strategy.
THERE ARE THREE FEE CATEGORIES ON AIRPARTS
AirParts charges sellers fees based on three charge categories
1. AIRPARTS ACCOUNT PLANS
AirParts offers three types of seller plans:
Non-Commercial
This plan is perfect for small sellers who will sell up to 25 items per month. Charges are $1.00 for every unit sold plus referral fees based on the category.
Commercial
The commercial plan offers no per unit fee for an unlimited number of items sold per month. $29.95 per month plus referral fees based on product category.See
OEM
The OEM plan offers no per unit fee for an unlimited number of your brand’s items sold per month. $99.95 per month plus referral fees based on product category
CHOOSE YOUR AIRPARTS ACCOUNT PLAN
Discover three dynamic plans designed to propel your success on AirParts. Whether you prefer a pay-per-sale model or unlimited sales with a modest monthly fee, our offerings are versatile and user-friendly. Use the comparison tool below to pinpoint the plan that best aligns with your business goals.
Commercial
$29.95/month + additional fees
- Ability to list unlimited items for sale on AirParts
- Access to Fulfillment by AirParts to explode your sales
- Access to self-fulfillment tools and shipping tools
- Access to pre-negotiated shipping rates through USPS
- Request authorizations for blocked categories
- Manage your inventory with advanced tools, reports, and APIs
- Advanced API integration tools
- Create volume item listings and make volume changes
- Access to preferred vendor placement on product pages
- Qualify for the coveted buy now box on product pages
- Have multiple user accounts with various roles for your account
- Set your custom shipping rates for the products you self-fulfill
OEM
$99.95/month + additional fees
- Ability to list unlimited items for sale on AirParts
- Access to Fulfillment by AirParts to explode your sales
- Access to self-fulfillment tools and shipping tools
- Access to pre-negotiated shipping rates through USPS
- Request authorizations for blocked categories
- Manage your inventory with advanced tools, reports, and APIs
- Advanced API integration tools
- Create volume item listings and make volume changes
- Access to preferred vendor placement on product pages
- Qualify for the coveted buy now box on product pages
- Have multiple user accounts with various roles for your account
- Set your custom shipping rates for the products you self-fulfill
- Create your own custom store on AirParts exclusive to your product offering
- Ability to regulate and approve sellers access to products under restricted or authorized only status
- Promote your brand and products through marketing programs on AirParts directed to sellers
- Organize and promote site-wide brand-based promotions for your products and sellers selling them
Non-Commercial Plan
$1.00/item sold + additional fees
- Ability to list unlimited items for sale on AirParts
- Access to Fulfillment by AirParts to explode your sales
- Access to self-fulfillment tools and shipping tools
- Access to pre-negotiated shipping rates through USPS
2. AIRPARTS REFERRALS FEES
Every item sold on AirParts incurs a competitive referral fee. These fees, which vary between 8% and 20%, are determined by the product category. This cost covers essential services such as credit card processing, AirParts marketing, buyer management, and platform maintenance.
Each product category boasts its own referral fee rate. If you're aiming to list products with minimal margins on AirParts, don't fret. Simply request a category fee reduction via your Seller Portal. Recognizing the challenges of slim-margin inventory, we're ready to collaborate on a fair plan tailored to selling your low-margin stock.Discover more
AIRPARTS REFERRAL FEES CHART
The below chart represents the fees that will be deducted from your sales revenue at the completion of a transaction to an
AirParts buyer. These fees include credit card processing fees, chargeback insurance, escrow fees, marketplace fees, and costs
to support the AirParts ecosystem.
Product Category
Structures
Electrical
Hardware
Landing Gear Components
Tools and Equipment
Avionics
Powerplant
Fuel
Consumables
Aviation Services
Referral Fee
17%
17%
12%
19%, 12% for tires/tubes
20%
16%
18%
6%
15%
20% for labor charges based on AirParts labor rate set for the market. Flat 10% for all product sold on workorder if inventory is service providers. 10% of shop fee charge
Referral Fee Minimum
$0.50
$0.50
$0.50
$0.50
$0.75
$0.50
$0.50
$0.50
$0.50
$10.00
3. AIRPARTS FULFILLMENT AND LOGISTICS FEES
How much you end up spending to ship your orders to AirParts buyers depends on whether you ship products yourself or use Fulfillment by AirParts. A complete logistics fee breakdown is provided to you to help you make the right decision on how to devise your fulfillment plan.
FULFILLMENT BY AIRPARTS FEES CHART
Standard logistics charges are presented in the chart below. This includes inbound receiving of your inventory, storage, inventory management, order pick, order packing, shipping container (box or pack), packaging, filler in the packaging, shipping label, standard shipping charges, insurance, and carrier surcharges. The fulfillment fee also includes customer service, product returns, and product exchanges.
Fulfillment fees below are for standard 1 – 3 day shipping on all orders.
Same day shipping for AOG orders, next day express, and two day express services are also available and will be priced using the best economic carrier at the time of the order. AOG and same day delivery will utilize airlines or custom critical courier services to get needed AOG parts to aircraft waiting for the merchandise. Shipping and courier charges will be calculated at the time of the buyers purchase transaction and invoiced and paid for by the buyer. Buyers will utilize AirParts AOG desk to facilitate AOG parts purchases and deliveries and AirParts AOG desk will order directly from vendors like you for parts needed by the AOG buyer. Priority will be given to parts located in a Fulfillment by AirParts facility and priority will be given to sellers with a Fulfillment by AirParts account.
Shipping Size Identifier | Maximum | Shipment | Packaging | Fulfillment |
Small Under 4 | 14" x 8" x 0.75" | 4 oz or below | 6 oz | $ 4.48 |
Small Under 10 | 14" x 8" x 0.75" | 4 oz up to 10 oz | 6 oz | $ 5.40 |
Small Under 10 | 14" x 12" x 0.85" | 10 oz or below | 4 oz | $ 5.60 |
Small Under 16 | 14" x 12" x 0.85" | 10 oz up to 16 oz | 4 oz | $ 7.90 |
Standard - Large 10 | 17" x 14" x 7" | 10 oz or below | 4 oz | $ 6.80 |
Standard - Large 16 | 17" x 14" x 7" | 10 oz up to 16 oz | 4 oz | $ 9.10 |
Standard - Large 2lb | 17" x 14" x 7" | 1 lbs. up to 2 lbs. | 4 oz | $ 16.19 |
Standard - Large 3lb | 17" x 14" x 7" | 2 lbs. up to 3 lbs. | 4 oz | $ 17.64 |
Standard - Large 20lb | 17" x 14" x 7" | 3 lbs. up to 20 lbs. | 4 oz | $22.87 + $1.38/lbs. |
Box - Small | 36" X 24" x 12"" | Up to 50 lbs. | 1 lbs. | $36.65 + $1.38/lbs. |
Box - Medium | 48" x 36" x 18 | Up to 75 lbs | 2 lbs | $63.35 + $1.38/lbs. |
Box - Large | 105" Longest Side | Up to 100 lbs | 3 lbs | $115.16 + $1.79/lbs. |
Box - Extra Large | Bigger than 105" | Unlimited | 4 lbs | $190.41 + $1.91/lbs. |
AIRPARTS STORAGE FEES
Storage fees are charged on all Fulfilled by AirParts inventory items sent to an AirParts distribution facility. These nominal charges are billed monthly and are based on the average daily volume, as measured in cubic feet, of space that your inventory consumes. It is important to keep in mind that the volume is measured based on your inventory being packaged as ready to ship to buyers.
Month | Small Size | Large Size | Extra Large Size | Pallet |
January | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.43 per cubic foot | $28.80 |
February | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.43 per cubic foot | $28.80 |
March | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.43 per cubic foot | $28.80 |
April | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.43 per cubic foot | $28.80 |
May | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.43 per cubic foot | $28.80 |
June | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.43 per cubic foot | $28.80 |
July | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.43 per cubic foot | $28.80 |
August | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.71 per cubic foot | $0.43 per cubic foot | $28.80 |
September | $1.00 per cubic foot | $1.00 per cubic foot | $0.85 per cubic foot | $41.60 |
October | $1.80 per cubic foot | $1.80 per cubic foot | $1.10 per cubic foot | $54.40 |
November | $1.80 per cubic foot | $1.80 per cubic foot | $1.10 per cubic foot | $54.40 |
December | $1.80 per cubic foot | $1.80 per cubic foot | $1.10 per cubic foot | $54.40 |
Additional storage fees will be charged to items that have been stored in an AirParts distribution center for more then 365 days. Also, additional surcharges will be applied to inventory items that are hazardous materials or dangerous.