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Ensuring Aircraft Readiness with STS Aviation Services’ AOG Support

Ensuring Aircraft Readiness with STS Aviation Services' AOG Support

When an aircraft is unexpectedly grounded due to maintenance needs, every second counts.

At STS Aviation Services, our AOG (Aircraft On Ground) Support team specializes in swift, comprehensive solutions that help airlines and operators get back in the air safely and quickly. With a 24/7/365 approach, state-of-the-art equipment, and a growing team of dedicated, skilled technicians, we offer world-class AOG maintenance services tailored to the unique needs of commercial, cargo, and military aircraft.

What Makes STS Aviation Services AOG Support Stand Out?

Our team is more than just fast—it’s agile, reliable, and globally capable. Here’s how our AOG support services set us apart and make a real difference when it matters most.

1. Around-the-Clock Rapid Deployment Teams

Emergencies don’t wait for business hours, and neither do we. Our rapid deployment teams are rostered 24/7, ready to respond at any hour to wherever they’re needed. From Europe to remote locations worldwide, our AOG team is equipped to mobilize immediately. Each deployment is designed to minimize downtime, reduce operational losses, and ensure safe, efficient repairs for grounded aircraft.

2. Dedicated, Fully Equipped Support Vehicles

Our dedicated support vehicles are more than just transport—they’re mobile maintenance centers, fully stocked with specialized AOG tooling and equipment. Each vehicle is equipped with wing fall-arrest systems, structural toolkits, and test equipment, among other critical tools, so our team arrives prepared to tackle complex issues right on the spot.

3. Comprehensive Service Coverage for All Aircraft Types

STS Aviation Services is experienced in handling AOG needs across a wide range of operations, from commercial to cargo and military aircraft. We cover both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events, offering expertise in areas such as:

  • On-Wing Repair: From structural damage to avionics issues, our team is skilled in on-wing repairs that minimize the need for aircraft relocation.
  • Fuel Tank Defect Rectification: Our technicians are equipped to safely and effectively rectify fuel tank issues, ensuring compliance and performance standards are met.
  • Engine Changes: When engine performance demands immediate attention, we’re ready to perform full engine changes with precision and efficiency.
  • Defect Troubleshooting & Rectification: Our AOG team conducts in-depth diagnostics and quickly addresses defects to ensure the aircraft is flight-ready.

4. Global Reach with Localized Expertise

Based in Europe, our AOG support network extends worldwide, providing services “across Europe and beyond.” We understand the nuances of both regional and international regulations, working in close collaboration with airlines and aircraft lessors to ensure compliance and operational standards are upheld, no matter the location.

Safety, Reliability, and Cost-Effectiveness at the Core

When you work with STS Aviation Services, you’re getting more than just maintenance—you’re gaining a partner who values safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Our mobile AOG teams are committed to detailed assessments and efficient solutions that reduce costs and downtime. With every repair, we focus on value-driven service that aligns with the highest safety standards, so you can operate with confidence.

Why Choose STS Aviation Services for AOG Support?

In a sector where time is money, choosing an AOG provider who understands the criticality of rapid, dependable service can make all the difference. With STS Aviation Services, you’re choosing:

  • Expertise Across Aircraft Types: From commercial and cargo to military aircraft, our team has the experience to handle complex maintenance needs across a broad spectrum of operations.
  • Advanced Tooling & Equipment: Each deployment is backed by the industry’s best tooling and safety equipment, ensuring we’re equipped to address both minor and major repairs.
  • Seamless Collaboration: We work side-by-side with your team, providing real-time updates and transparent communication throughout the repair process.
  • Global Mobility: Our AOG services extend across Europe and beyond, with rapid response capabilities that allow us to assist aircraft in even the most remote locations.

Ready to Support You Anytime, Anywhere

STS Aviation Services’ AOG support team is prepared to bring grounded aircraft back to operational status safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Whether it’s a last-minute engine change, fuel tank repair, or structural fix, we’re here to make sure your aircraft, and your operations, keep flying forward.

Contact Our Team

STS Aviation Services Deploys European AOG Services

STS AOG Recovery

BIRMINGHAM, June 14, 2021 — STS Aviation Services‘ (STS) success is strengthened by its natural ability to respond to challenges and quickly change direction. There is no better example of this fact than STS AOG Recovery; a fleet of mobile, rapid-response teams made up of highly experienced Engineers. STS AOG Recovery teams have, in the past year alone, returned more than 50 AOG aircraft to revenue-generating service in double-quick time. 

As part of the company’s certified, nose-to-tail aircraft maintenance support service, STS Aviation Services has on-wing repair and fuel tank defect teams ready to cover Europe and be deployed on a moment’s notice.

“Rapid reaction is nothing new to our team, and our AOG Recovery expertise is evident,” says Patrick Meyer, Sr. Vice President of STS Aviation Services’ Shannon Ireland. “Our company has a proud history of supporting leading commercial, cargo and military operators while ensuring fleet availability around the clock. STS AOG provides a full repair and certification solution, allowing customers and operators to focus on other issues while we focus on getting their aircraft back in to service.” 

STS AOG Recovery teams deploy specially allocated vans kitted out with fall arrest equipment, compressors, and a wide variety of test equipment. In addition, each support van is stocked with a full range of specialist tools that allow our engineering teams to be fully self-sufficient, attending to its customers’ needs when working AOG or helping with base maintenance critical path events.

“Our experienced AOG engineers are rostered around the clock providing a speedy recovery solution to AOG situations all across Europe,” states Lee Burgess, Director of Operations for STS Aviation Services. “As the global aviation industry continues to recover from the pandemic, our team remains on its ‘front foot’ and will be proactively contacting airlines to ensure that we remain front and centre when it comes to getting their aircraft back into revenue-generating service.”

With specialist AOG Recovery teams standing by globally, STS Aviation Services is ready to assist with scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance events.

Contact the STS AOG Recovery teams 24/7/365 at +44 (0) 7955 028542 or email the team at [email protected].

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services operates three state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations internationally. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company’s drive to a seamless blend and a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver to an all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions package to the global aviation industry. To learn more about STS Aviation Services and what makes it the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying,” please visit www.stsaviationgroup.com or call 1-800-800-2400.

For More information, contact:

Bryan Shaw
Director of Marketing
1-800-800-2400 ext. 8521
[email protected]