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Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC (Stevens) is pleased to announce the promotion of Evan Sustarich to maintenance manager of their Nashville, TN MRO location. Sustarich joined Stevens in 2012 as an A&P/IA technician and […]

“I think we have all witnessed plenty of examples of the proverbial “20-foot paint job.” You know, the ones that look great from a distance, then when you get up close, it’s more why than […]

Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC (“Stevens”) announces that they have started construction on their new MRO facility in Smyrna, Tennessee. The first phase of the facility will provide 57,000sf of operational space and phase […]

Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC (Stevens) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ricky Vongsiprasom to Maintenance Director of their AOG (Aircraft On Ground) division. Vongsiprasom joined Stevens in early 2018 as a technician […]

Greenville, S.C. — Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC (Stevens) is pleased to announce that Jerry Coots has joined their sales team as Regional Sales Manager serving the upper midwest states. Coots brings a solid […]

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Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC (“Stevens”) announces that Juan Gutierrez (Commander, USN retired) has joined their government operations team as Director of Government Business Development. Juan brings a solid military operations, business development, and […]

Greenville, S.C. — Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC (“Stevens”) has obtained Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) enabling the company to manufacture and sell parts for type certificated aircraft. Parts will be available for onsite or […]

Greenville, S.C. — Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC (Stevens) announces that Brent Wiggins has been promoted to Senior Manager of the company's 24-hour/365-day AOG team. Wiggins is an A&P and brings years of hands-on experience to […]

This is a good tip for pilots and mechanics alike. The Bus Sense switch is a three-position switch with “RESET” on top, “NORMAL” in the middle, and “TEST” on the bottom. Default has the switch […]

Learn from Travis Fleshman how Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems became a Next Gen Service Center using CORRIDOR and how they are firing on all cylinders as the industry recovers from the pandemic. In the […]

When it comes to cleaning your aircraft, there are few things more frustrating than sticky dried hydraulic fluid. This is that reddish-black coating full of dirt and debris. Here’s a good tech tip – take a spray bottle, […]

Stevens Aerospace announces that all four of the company’s MRO facilities have been designated as authorized installation centers for the highly regarded PRIZM LED Cabin Lighting systems. The solid-state technology is cost-effective, app-based and provides […]

Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems (Stevens) continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and adapt and adjust as necessary. We have always regarded the safety of our employees and customers as paramount and, over the years, […]

If you own or fly a Phenom 100 or 300, here are two maintenance items you should “keep an eye on” during every preflight: 1) Engine Accessory Gearbox Seals Your engine has multiple engine driven components […]

Stevens announced that its Greenville, SC location has recently acquired a Hass VF-2SS High-Performance Super-Speed Vertical CNC machine, providing capabilities to manufacture parts in-house. This capability will serve all four Stevens locations and will decrease […]

For sports lovers, there’s nothing more enticing than a trip to the Superbowl. This year’s Brady vs Mahomes match-up, with near-perfect weather expected in Tampa, should be the ultimate fan experience. The one thing you […]

Stevens is pleased to announce that our Nashville, TN (MQY) facility has received the FAA Award of Excellence “Diamond Award” for 2020 as a result of participating in the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Awards […]

When an entire organization bands together to conquer a challenging project, that project often takes on a life of its own. Such was the case with the stunning aircraft you see featured here. Early April […]

Stevens Aerospace was recognized recently by the South Carolina Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve committee (ESGR, Columbia, S.C.) for its ongoing support of its employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve forces. […]

Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems announces the opening of a new AOG (Aircraft On Ground) hub in Birmingham, AL. This expands the company’s network of dedicated mobile technicians offering around-the-clock maintenance, avionics and structural support. […]

Aerospace and Defense Systems recently delivered the initial T-34C Military Trainer to the United States Navy and Marine Corps training squadrons, six weeks ahead of schedule and twenty-five percent under budget. The completed T-34C is […]

Stevens Aerospace, a long-standing authorized dealer of Collins Aerospace cabin avionics technologies, is now approved to begin installation of the new Collins Pro Line Fusion® software upgrade for the Citation CJ Series. The system features […]

Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC (Stevens) Greenville, S.C. (GYH) facility successfully completed a multi-day surveillance audit with zero nonconformances earlier this month. This audit marks a four-year anniversary of Stevens’ registration commitment to the […]

Greenville, S.C. — Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems, LLC (Stevens) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dendall Wood as General Manager of their mobile aircraft maintenance division. Mr. Wood joined Stevens in 2005 as […]

Note: The following analysis was written by Tom Clements and submitted to Stevens Aerospace. We’re grateful to Tom for a lifetime of experience and insight in the aviation industry. I have been recently asked (February, […]

Greenville, S.C. — In response to strong customer support and consistent business growth at its Nashville facility, Stevens Aerospace has announced the company will be relocating its operation to nearby Smyrna Airport (MQY). Located just […]

Stevens Aerospace recently became one of the first in the business jet services segment to install the new Garmin G5000 Integrated Flight Deck Upgrade on a Citation XLS. Executed in our Greenville (GYH), SC facility, […]

Greenville, S.C. — Stevens Aerospace announces the untimely passing today of Randy Smith, after a courageous battle with cancer. One of the company’s most beloved and tenured employees, Smith was vice president of Stevens’ AOG […]

Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems has been awarded Williams International’s Full Total Assurance Program (TAP) Warranty Authorization for the Cessna Citation CJ family. The upgrade expands the Williams authorization at Stevens’ Greenville, S.C. facility to […]

Stevens accomplished a significant first with the recent installation of the new Garmin G5000 Integrated Flight Deck Upgrade on a Citation XLS. This upgrade was part of a major comprehensive and custom refurbishment project on […]

Stevens Aerospace has immediate openings for Gulfstream and Global maintenance, avionics and interior work at our dedicated Large Cabin Gulfstream/Global Facility in Macon, GA (KMCN). Stevens has one of the industry’s most accomplished teams, working […]

Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems will be providing expanded Aircraft On Ground (AOG) service for the most popular upcoming U.S. sporting events. Starting with the Capital One Orange Bowl in Miami on December 30th, Stevens […]

Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems will expand its operations to Macon, Ga. Stevens Aerospace, headquartered in Greenville S.C., with significant MRO operations in Greenville as well as Dayton, Ohio and Nashville, Tenn. will move its large cabin […]

Nashville, Tenn. – Stevens Aviation Inc. (HQ Greenville, SC) has completed the first Certified Installation of the Blackhawk XP67A engine upgrade on a King Air 350, which includes MT’s 5-blade props, while mating it to […]

Greenville, S.C. – Stevens Aviation was recently approved as an Authorized Vendor for Jet Aviation Flight Services, Inc. (JAFS). To receive this designation, Stevens Aviation passed a rigorous on-site audit of the facility and processes […]

Since launching King Air flight deck upgrades with the Garmin G1000 avionics suite in 2009, Stevens Aviation avionics technicians have performed more than 40 installations. The G1000 upgrade has proved popular in the King Air […]

Greenville, S.C. – Stevens Aviation announces the addition of Andrew Camp to its national sales team. Residing in North Texas, Andrew brings 27 years of aviation industry experience, from hands-on mechanical work to international sales […]

  Stevens Aviation recently conducted a flight test with the BendixKing AeroVue™ Integrated Flight Desk (IFD) System, designed for the Beechcraft King Air B200. The AeroVue™ System offers several key benefits, including a safer pilot […]

Greenville, S.C. – Stevens Aviation announces the addition of five new technicians to its Rapid Response AOG team, beginning March 30. This will increase the company’s dedicated mobile force to more than 30 techs, offering […]

Nashville, Tenn. – Stevens Aviation’s Nashville MRO facility recently completed its first Blackhawk XP67A Engine Upgrade STC Kit on a Beechcraft King Air 350. Completed in two weeks during a normal Phase Inspection, the modification […]

South Carolina-based Stevens Aviation has secured an approved model list (AML) STC for L3 Aviation’s NXT-600 mode-S transponder. This allows the company to provide ADS-B Out compliance for several aircraft models. The first aircraft to […]