by admin on Nov 5, 2010, under Leading Edge Aviation Press Release
Airlines can Now Refurbish Aircraft Inside and Out Significantly Reducing Downtime
Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc. (LEAS), the world’s largest commercial aircraft painting company, has successfully launched an Aircraft Interiors Program to compliment its exterior painting operations. The new service means that airlines can transform their aircraft with a fresh new look – inside and out – in as little as six days.
“We’ve found that with the recession and a number of recent mergers, there’s never been a greater need for this kind of one-stop shopping,” said Mike Manclark, CEO, LEAS. “As a maintenance partner to virtually all the major airlines, it’s our job to find creative new ways to get them there. That’s why we launched this service. Instead of a separate trip to the shop to for new fabrics, seats, or even lavatories, our customers can now get that done while the aircraft is being painted. It’s just one more way we’re making things easier for our customers during this tough economic time.”
As part of our new suite of interior services, Leading Edge now offers everything from cabin mods to change outs, including carpets, fabrics, seatback covers, countertops, overheads, lavatories and more. Originally piloted in the company’s Victorville, CA facility, the service has received overwhelming customer response, and is now available at all Leading Edge locations across the country.
“The Interiors Program is really about giving airlines better, more efficient tools to make a good impression,” added Manclark. “It’s a fast and efficient way to give an aircraft a brand new level of polish and professionalism without the costly wait. This way they’re back in the air faster, there’s less costs with out-of-service days, and the aircraft are looking better than ever. It truly is a win-win situation.”
About Leading Edge Aviation Services
Headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., with facilities across the United States, Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc. is one of the most advanced, commercial aircraft services companies in the world. Specializing in commercial, private, and military aircraft painting, the company also provides a wide range of commercial services, including complete interior refurbishments fuel system servicing, mod-center support, contract labor, line-turn maintenance, composite and sheet metal, long and short term aircraft storage, field audits, fleet assessments, interior deep cleaning, and strip and painting services to various branches of the United States Military. For more information, visit www.leadingedgecorp.com.
by admin on Sep 20, 2010, under Uncategorized
As Leading Edge Aviation Services, the world’s largest commercial aircraft painting company ramps up capacity to meet its 2011 growth targets, it’s no surprise they’re looking for experienced people to help get them there. In fact, the company is now reporting plans to add nearly 200 employees – from aircraft painters to regulatory specialists and supervising staff – over the next 12-18 months to its facilities across America.
“There’s no question about it, we’re gearing up for significant growth both domestically and globally,” said Mike Manclark, CEO, LEAS. “In this business, we need the ability to deliver world-class service at the drop of a hat, even for the most demanding and challenging of jobs, We can’t do that alone. It takes a wide range of skilled and talented people. For anyone looking for long and rewarding careers, Leading Edge is the way to go. It’s never been more ripe with opportunity.”
About Leading Edge Aviation Services
Headquartered in Santa Ana, CA with facilities across the United States, Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc. is one of the most advanced, commercial aircraft services companies in the world. Specializing in commercial, private, and military aircraft painting, the company also provides a wide range of commercial services, including fuel system, mod-center support, contract labor, line-turn maintenance, composite and sheet metal, long and short-term aircraft storage, field audits, fleet assessments, interior deep cleaning, and strip and painting services to various branches of the United States Military.
For Interview Opportunities, please contact: jobs@leascorp.com
by admin on Sep 16, 2010, under Uncategorized
New Hangar, New Building means New Jobs in Mississippi for World’s Largest Commercial Aircraft Painting Company
GREEENVILLE, MS. In today’s challenging economy, commitment can be a rare commodity to come by. But Leading Edge knows a good opportunity when it sees it. The company announced today the addition of two major new buildings to its Greenville, Mississippi facility.
The company has now inked a long-term deal to lease hangar 173 and has purchased a new commercial building located just across the street from the future site of a new Federal building. The new building will have a restaurant, bar, and a number of amenities to serve the company’s growing workforce in the Greenville community.
“The new hangar means we’ll be doubling our capacity in Greenville this year as well as our workforce,” said Dave Patterson, Executive Vice President, LEAS. “We’re now looking for over 80 new people in every facet of the business to make this work. It’s a great day for the people of Greenville, and a great day for our customers, who will now enjoy even faster, more flexible service than ever before.”
“We have a long and proud history here in Greenville, and the future looks even brighter,” adds Mike Manclark, CEO, Leading Edge Aviation Services. “This is a direct investment in this community, and a direct investment in our clients. We are looking forward to serving even more customers at this facility, and making Greenville a center of excellence in the MRO space.”
About Leading Edge Aviation Services
Headquartered in Santa Ana, CA with facilities across the United States, Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc. is one of the most advanced, commercial aircraft services companies in the world. Specializing in commercial, private, and military aircraft painting, the company also provides a wide range of commercial services, including fuel system, mod-center support, contract labor, line-turn maintenance, composite and sheet metal, long and short-term aircraft storage, field audits, fleet assessments, interior deep cleaning, and strip and painting services to various branches of the United States Military. For more information, click here
by admin on Aug 2, 2010, under Leading Edge Aviation News
When airlines need their aircraft painted right, and painted fast – they choose Leading Edge. Over the years, we’ve racked up some impressive numbers:
1200
Number of aircraft we’ve painted for Continental and Northwest Airlines
14
Months it took to convert over 350 aircraft from Northwest aircraft to Delta colors
410
Employees it takes to run the largest aircraft painting company in the world
25
Number of days required to re-paint 65 aircraft for Air Wisconsin
21
Years that Leading Edge Aviation Services has been in operation
5000
Number of freshly painted aircraft to emerge from our hangars by 2009
by admin on Jun 21, 2010, under Leading Edge Aviation News, Uncategorized
Aircraft painter leads the pack with aviation’s newest elite standard
Santa Ana, CA – Leading Edge Aviation Services is about to become the first aircraft painting company in the country to receive AS-9110 certification – significantly raising the bar for performance, quality, and customer satisfaction. The company’s corporate organization along with its Victorville, CA facility are expecting certification within the next few weeks, and its Mississippi and Texas facilities are now ramping up to follow suit.
“This certification extends the quality gap between Leading Edge and its competitors,” said Mike Manclark, CEO, Leading Edge. “We’ve been doing this for 20 years, and it’s always been quality, performance, and customer satisfaction that’s driven our growth. When customers come to Leading Edge, they expect the best. AS-9110 is just one more guarantee that what they’ll end up with meets the highest level of performance and reliability.”
Becoming AS 9110 certified is further assurance that Leading Edge meets the regulatory requirements of FAA and other civil aviation authorities when it comes to maintenance performed on any aerospace product. It’s an industry stamp of approval that signifies the company is dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of service and continual focus on improving customer satisfaction.
“Our Victorville facility works closely with Boeing on overflow and military work, and it’s in high demand from airline work as well,” added Manclark, “so we felt it was important to implement the standard there first.”
He also adds that in today’s climate, you can’t become a leader by sitting back on what you’ve done. “There’s no such thing as good enough,” said Manclark. “You have to continually aim higher if you want to grow your business. We want people to know that even though we’re the largest aircraft painting company in the world, the quality is always improving at Leading Edge.”
