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STS Aviation Services & Canadian Operator Air Transat Partner for Base Maintenance Support in the United Kingdom

Bryan Shaw

14 July 2022

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Categories: Press Release Archive, STS Aviation Group, STS Aviation Services, STS New Main, STS News Grid

BIRMINGHAM, July 14, 2022 — STS Aviation Services (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul provider to the global aviation industry, executes a general term maintenance agreement with Air Transat (AT).

“We are delighted that Air Transat has selected STS as a heavy base maintenance provider to support each aircraft type within their company’s fleet.” states Colby Payne, Head of Sales for STS Aviation Services. “As a result of this agreement, we have already performed two Airbus A320NEO C Checks at our state-of-the-art aircraft base maintenance facility located in Birmingham UK, and we look forward to supporting a further A330-300 C Checks this year as well as a number of projects in the future.”

“I am delighted that Air Transat has chosen STS as a supplier for heavy base maintenance.,” says Lee Burgess, Vice President of Civil Operations for STS Aviation Services. “This agreement further supports our growth plans in the United Kingdom and comes shortly after our company announced its expansion into Manchester. It is also pleasing that we are attracting overseas customers to the UK. This fact further demonstrates the value of our wide-ranging MRO capabilities.”

“Having a reliable MRO is crucial for staying competitive in the market, and we are thrilled to have found one in STS Aviation Services. Furthermore, STS Aviation Services’ smooth and timely support enables Air Transat to execute our projects on time and on budget,” states Mario Lafrance, Vice-President, Technical Operations for Air Transat.

If you would like to learn more about STS Aviation Services and the global MRO solutions the company provides, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services operates four state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations in the USA and 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
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

STS Aviation Services U.K. Appoints Eddie Boyce as Head of Base Maintenance in Manchester

Bryan Shaw

8 July 2022

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Categories: Meet the Team, STS Aviation Group, STS Aviation News, STS Aviation Services, STS New Main, STS News Grid

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, July 8, 2022 — STS Aviation Services (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and a leading MRO provider to the global aviation industry, selects Eddie Boyce to lead the team’s aircraft base maintenance operations in Manchester.

Lee Burgess, VP of Civil Operations, says “I am delighted to be able to announce the appointment of Mr. Eddie Boyce as Head of Base Maintenance for our new Manchester hangar facility. Eddie’s career in aviation has spanned 35 years, where he has gained significant experience in both Base and Line Maintenance environments working extensively in the U.K., Europe and Middle East. Eddie’s management skills and experience will help to ensure not only that Manchester will be a huge success, but also that we have fresh ideas and initiatives to ensure that STS Aviation Services remains on its front foot and maintains its position as the United Kingdom’s leading independent MRO.”

Ian Bartholomew, Managing Director, adds “As we continue to grow our business and presence in the U.K., it is vitally important that we secure the best talent going forward. Eddie has vast industry knowledge and experience, and we are very pleased that he will be joining Lee and his team at such an important and exciting stage in our development as we start to stand up our new wide-body hangar facility in Manchester.”

If you would like to learn more about STS Aviation Services and the aircraft MRO solutions it provides to the global aerospace industry, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services operates four state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations both state-side and aboard. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company’s drive to seamlessly blend a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions 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
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

STS Aviation Services U.K. Promotes Ian Bartholomew to Managing Director

Bryan Shaw

29 June 2022

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Categories: STS Aviation Group, STS Aviation News, STS Aviation Services, STS New Main, STS News Grid

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, June 30, 2022 — STS Aviation Services (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and a leading MRO provider to the global aviation industry, promotes Ian Bartholomew to Managing Director of its U.K. operations.

Mick Adams, CEO of STS Aviation Services in Europe, says “Ian has accomplished a great deal for STS Aviation Services over the past three years, and this position is no less than he deserves. His promotion to Managing Director will provide our team with additional strength at the executive level, and his skills provide the tools needed to take on the overarching responsibilities for service delivery on the commercial side of our business and strengthen our core solutions to deliver the very best results for our clients.”

If you would like to learn more about STS Aviation Services and the aircraft MRO solutions it provides to the global aerospace industry, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services operates four state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations both state-side and aboard. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company’s drive to seamlessly blend a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions 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
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

STS Line Maintenance Gears Up to Open Four New Stations This Summer

Bryan Shaw

17 June 2022

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Categories: STS Aviation News, STS Line Maintenance, STS New Main, STS News Grid

Jensen Beach, Florida, June 17, 2022 — STS Line Maintenance (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and the largest line maintenance service provider in the United States, is gearing up to open four new line maintenance stations this summer at the following airports; Rochester, New York (ROC), Traverse City, Michigan (TVC), New Windsor, New York (SWF) and West Palm Beach, Florida (PBI).

“STS Line Maintenance continues to grow it’s active network,” says Robby Bush, Sr. Vice President and General Manager of STS Line Maintenance. “And with each new station we add, we create jobs. In fact, we’ve already kicked off our recruiting efforts in Rochester, and we anticipate that an additional 100 or so positions will come online very soon in Rochester, Traverse City, New Windsor and West Palm Beach.”

The four new stations STS Line Maintenance is set to open this summer will create a plethora of unique career opportunities for aircraft maintenance professionals interested in working on the flightline in New York, Michigan or Florida. All current STS Line Maintenance career opportunities are available online, and if you would like to learn more about each, please click here.

“I am so proud of the STS Line Maintenance team,” says Mark Smith, President of STS Aviation Group. “This crew stared adversity in the face during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and they came out stronger on the other side. In fact, with the addition of the Rochester, Traverse City, New Windsor and West Palm Beach stations, we now operate more line maintenance facilities across the United States than any other company, and given all the industry ups and downs over the past few years, that’s quite the achievement.”

To learn more about STS Line Maintenance and the robust aircraft maintenance solutions it provides, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

About STS Line Maintenance:

STS Line Maintenance operates 42 line maintenance stations throughout the United States, Bahamas, United Kingdom and France. At each of these stations, our team(s) offer a full range of support services, FAA / DER engineering assistance, AOG response teams and enhanced reliability through rapid response times. Skilled Technicians stand ready to handle RON maintenance, turnaround checks, non-routine discrepancy reports and ground equipment maintenance via scheduled or on-call action. To learn more, visit our website.

Media Contact:

Bryan Shaw
Director of Marketing
1-800-800-2400 ext. 8521
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

STS Aviation Services Set to Open Aircraft Base Maintenance Facility in Manchester, United Kingdom

Bryan Shaw

27 April 2022

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Categories: STS Aviation Group, STS Aviation News, STS Aviation Services, STS New Main, STS News Grid

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, April 27, 2022 — STS Aviation Services (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and a leading MRO provider to the global aviation industry, has reached an agreement to lease an aircraft base maintenance facility in Manchester, United Kingdom. The hangar, capable of undertaking multiple lines of aircraft maintenance, will create more than 200 new jobs in the region over the next two years.

Mick Adams, CEO of STS Aviation Services in Europe, says “In the coming months, our team will introduce 100+ jobs in Manchester with 100 more coming online in 2023. And as part of STS’ long-term resourcing strategy, we will launch new trainee and apprenticeship schemes, something that is critical to the future of aviation in the United Kingdom. I am enormously proud of the STS Aviation Services’ team members who have made this, our next stage of growth, possible.”

At present, STS Aviation Services has two aircraft base maintenance facilities in the United Kingdom; one in Birmingham and another in Newquay. And with the opening of the new Manchester facility later this year, the company finds itself in a unique position to serve its growing customer base at yet another key airport gateway in the United Kingdom.

Ian Bartholomew, Senior VP of Commercial & Business Development at STS Aviation Services in Europe, adds “Positioning STS Aviation Services’ MRO capabilities at key airport gateways is a specific strategy designed to assist our loyal customers in reducing costs and elapsed times for aircraft maintenance events.”

STS Aviation Services will begin its recruitment strategy for the Manchester facility immediately, and the station is expected to be fully operational by October of this year.

“This is a very exciting project for our team; one that will see STS Aviation Services positioned as the largest and most dynamic independent MRO in the United Kingdom,” says Mark Smith, President of STS Aviation Group. “As STS Aviation Services continues to grow its global footprint, we remain excited about bringing new jobs, new customers and our team’s innovative aircraft maintenance solutions to Manchester.”

If you would like to learn more about STS Aviation Services and the aircraft MRO solutions it provides to the global aerospace industry, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services operates four state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations both state-side and aboard. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company’s drive to seamlessly blend a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions 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
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

STS Line Maintenance Opens New Station at SYR Airport in Syracuse, New York

Bryan Shaw

27 January 2022

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Categories: Press Release Archive, STS Aviation Group, STS Line Maintenance

Jensen Beach, Florida, January 27, 2022 — STS Line Maintenance (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and one of the world’s leading aircraft maintenance providers, opens a new line maintenance station at SYR Airport in Syracuse, New York.

“The scheduled opening of our new line maintenance station at Syracuse Airport will bring our total U.S. station count to 38,” communicates Mark Smith, President of STS Aviation Group. “As is the case with most new stations that we open, our clients reached out and requested our award-winning aircraft maintenance services in Syracuse, and after careful consideration and months of planning, the new station is slated to begin full operations on February 15th of this year.”

STS Line Maintenance’s new station in Syracuse will create more than a dozen new jobs in the area. For those who are interested in learning more about the career opportunities available, please click here.

“This is another exciting step for us at STS Line Maintenance. As our company continues to expand its global reach, we will continue to provide the aerospace industry with cost-effective aircraft maintenance solutions at every turn,” states Robby Bush, Sr. Vice President and General Manager of STS Line Maintenance.

To learn more about STS Line Maintenance and the robust aircraft maintenance solutions it provides, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

About STS Line Maintenance:

STS Line Maintenance operates 38 line maintenance stations throughout the United States, Bahamas, United Kingdom and France. At each of these stations, our team(s) offer a full range of support services, FAA / DER engineering assistance, AOG response teams and enhanced reliability through rapid response times. Skilled Technicians stand ready to handle RON maintenance, turnaround checks, non-routine discrepancy reports and ground equipment maintenance via scheduled or on-call action. To learn more, visit our website.

Media Contact:

Bryan Shaw
Director of Marketing
1-800-800-2400 ext. 8521
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

STS Aviation Services Signs Armed Forces Covenant; Pledges Jobs Support to the Military Community

Bryan Shaw

24 January 2022

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Categories: Press Release Archive, STS Aviation News, STS Aviation Services

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, January 24, 2022 — STS Aviation Services (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and a leading MRO provider to the global aerospace industry, demonstrates support for the United Kingdom’s armed forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

“STS Aviation Services is very pleased to join the armed forces community by signing and supporting the Armed Forces Covenant. We already employ a good number of ex-force veterans on the UK AEW&C E-7A Wedgetail program, and we have skilled military veterans working on various projects across our wider MRO network of base and line maintenance facilities throughout the United Kingdom,” states Kevin Dudley, SVP of Military Programs at STS Aviation Services. “This year will see another period of sustained growth for STS Aviation Services in both the military and civil MRO sectors. This growth will give way to new job opportunities for skilled Avionics and Structures Technicians as well as B1 & B2 Certifying Engineers. We will also soon have the need to hire dozens of qualified people in order to flush out our team’s program management and support functions.”

Now that STS Aviation Services has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, the company is eligible to receive a Defense Employer Recognition Scheme bronze award; an honor given to companies that pledge, demonstrate and advocate support to the defense and armed forces communities throughout the United Kingdom.

“Signing the Armed Forces Covenant gives our team a great opportunity to support the veteran community and their families with employment,” says Imogen Day, VP of Human Resources for STS Aviation Services in the United Kingdom. “As a growing business looking for talent that will enable us to continue building our skilled workforce, we believe the discipline and talent that the veteran community has to offer will make for a great partnership. We are working with CTP already to advertise current career opportunities, and STS Aviation Services will be present at each of the organization’s hiring events in the coming months. We very much look forward to welcoming applications from the veteran community!”

Job seekers are invited to click the following link to view a full list of available openings with STS Aviation Services in the United Kingdom.

To learn more about STS Aviation Services and the nose-to-tail aircraft maintenance solutions it provides to the global aerospace industry, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

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 both state-side and aboard. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company’s drive to seamlessly blend a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions 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
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

STS Line Maintenance Opens New Station at CMH Airport in Columbus, Ohio

Bryan Shaw

19 October 2021

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Categories: Press Release Archive, STS Aviation Group, STS Aviation Services, STS Line Maintenance, STS New Main, STS News Grid

Jensen Beach, Florida, October 19, 2021 — STS Line Maintenance (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and one of the world’s leading Aircraft Maintenance providers, opens a new line maintenance station at CMH Airport in Columbus, Ohio.

“The expansion of STS Line Maintenance continues, and with the addition of the new Columbus station, that makes 37 stations in total,” communicates Mark Smith, President of STS Aviation Group. “As is the case with most new stations that we open, our clients reached out and requested our award-winning aircraft maintenance services in Columbus. And after careful consideration and months of planning, the new station is now open and already repairing aircraft.”

STS Line Maintenance’s station in Columbus will be open seven days a week, and the on-ground team has the ability to store spare parts on property, which adds a significant increase to the overall cost-saving’s benefits STS is able to deliver to its customers.

“This is another exciting step for us at STS Line Maintenance. As our company continues to expand its global reach, we will continue to provide the aerospace industry with cost-effective aircraft maintenance solutions at every turn,” states Robby Bush, Vice President and General Manager of STS Line Maintenance.

To learn more about STS Line Maintenance and the robust aircraft maintenance solutions it provides, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

About STS Line Maintenance:

STS Line Maintenance operates 37 line maintenance stations throughout the United States, Bahamas, United Kingdom and France. At each of these stations, our team(s) offer a full range of support services, FAA / DER engineering assistance, AOG response teams and enhanced reliability through rapid response times. Skilled Technicians stand ready to handle RON maintenance, turnaround checks, non-routine discrepancy reports and ground equipment maintenance via scheduled or on-call action. To learn more, please visit our website.

CMH Station Contact:

Josh Cherry
Station Manager
(614) 580-8339
cmhmgr@stslm.com

Media Contact:

Bryan Shaw
Director of Marketing
1-800-800-2400 ext. 8521
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

TUI Airways Taps STS Aviation Services UK for MRO Support

Bryan Shaw

4 August 2021

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Categories: Press Release Archive, STS Aviation Group, STS Aviation News, STS Aviation Services, STS New Main, STS News Grid

BIRMINGHAM, 4 August, 2021 — STS Aviation Services (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul provider to the global aviation industry, has been appointed by TUI Airways to carry out maintenance activity on their aircraft.

“We are extremely delighted that TUI Airways has awarded STS Aviation Services an agreement to support a number of maintenance inputs of the company’s various aircraft types,” states Ian Bartholomew, Vice President of Commercial for STS Aviation Services. “We look forward to further strengthening our relationship and supporting TUI Airways with projects in the future.

The aviation industry in Europe is still on the road to recovery as it emerges from the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the latest updates regarding travel restrictions being relaxed in the United Kingdom, STS Aviation Services is receiving an increased number of requests for both line and base maintenance support.

“Adaptable, enthusiastic and energetic are a few key words that describe the entire team at STS Aviation Services when presented with this terrific news,” said Colby Payne, Commercial Manager for STS Aviation Services. “TUI Airways is a key customer at our state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham, and we are thrilled to be selected again to perform a number of projects over the coming months.”

If you would like to learn more about STS Aviation Services and the global MRO solutions the company provides, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

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 in the USA and internationally. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company’s drive to seamlessly blend a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering, and modification solutions 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
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

STS Aviation Services Selected by SmartLynx Airlines to Provide MRO Support Across its Fleet of A330 Aircraft

Bryan Shaw

13 May 2021

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Categories: Press Release Archive, STS Aviation Services, STS New Main, STS News Grid

BIRMINGHAM, May 13, 2021 — STS Aviation Services (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul provider to the global aviation industry, has signed a long-term base maintenance agreement with SmartLynx Airlines (SLX).

“We are extremely delighted that SLX has awarded STS a long-term base maintenance contract to support the company’s Airbus A330 Aircraft,” states Ian Bartholomew, Vice President of Commercial for STS Aviation Services. “As a result of this contract we will be accomplishing a number of modification inputs at our state-of-the-art, wide-body aircraft modification and maintenance facility located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and we look forward to supporting SLX with additional projects in the future.”

This agreement will grant SLX the ability to access high-quality, flexible MRO services for its growing fleet of A330 aircraft.

“The addition of the modified Airbus A330 aircraft is a big step forward for SmartLynx Airlines,” iterates Zygimantas Surintas, CEO of SmartLynx Airlines. “By expanding our service portfolio and expertise we are accommodating the rapidly changing market environment. STS Aviation Services’ seamless and timely support, as well as their dedication to quality, enabled us to execute our plans on time and budget. Having a reliable long-term partner in this growing stage of our business is crucial for staying competitive in the market, and we are pleased to have found one in STS Aviation Services.”

To learn more about STS Aviation Services and the nose-to-tail aircraft maintenance solutions it provides to the global aerospace industry, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services also operates three state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations in the USA and 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
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com