WANT TO BE PART OF OUR TEAM?
AGSE is actively looking for talented engineers, machinists, fabricators and managers to help us design, build, sell and service our products and clients.
We offer competitive compensation, rewards and benefits.
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Attention: HR Dept-employment applications
Human Resources Manager
10805 Painter Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
+1 562-906-9300
careers@agsecorp.com
Current open positions and descriptions can be found on AGSE’s home page on Linkedin
EXPERIENCE
Since 1973, AGSE has been a global leader in the original development and manufacture of innovative ground support equipment and tooling for the aviation industry. Our company is dedicated to turnkey solutions that are designed, engineered, and built onsite by a fully integrated team of certified experts. AGSE programmers, machinists, welders, fabricators, and engineers all work in unison to deliver better quality products. We know our products inside and out, we can assure you greater value with the very best service and global support.
INNOVATION
AGSE offers unmatched problem-solving capabilities and innovative engineering expertise. From the dawn of commercial jet aviation, we have combined visionary thinking, state-of-the-art technology, and cutting-edge manufacturing facilities to deliver solutions that promise superior functionality, maximum precision, optimal safety, enhanced productivity, and unsurpassed reliability. We are a pioneer and the only manufacturer in the world to offer a full line of aircraft on ground (AOG), lightweight, low-profile, rollover, and split engine systems. Airlines, aircraft, and aircraft engine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) recognize us as the leader in customer ground support equipment (GSE) engineering, AGSE welcomes your unique challenges.
QUALITY
You can measure quality in improved performance and safety scores. You can measure quality in equipment lifespan. You can also measure quality in the pride that AGSE employees worldwide take in their technology, their capabilities, and their craftsmanship. At the center of this pride is our ISO-certified 135,000 square foot plant featuring computer numerical control (CNC) machining, certified welding, plasma & water jet cutting, sandblasting, painting, and certified inspection capabilities. Here, we custom design, mill, manufacture, assemble, finish, paint, test, qualify, and deliver the industry's leading products - controlling the process from conception through reality to ensure excellence while maximizing value.
SERVICE
At AGSE, we back groundbreaking products with industry-leading services and on-call global support. Our custom engineering capabilities can meet your specific needs like no other partner. Dedicated refurbishment and recertification programs allow you to extend the lifetime of your equipment, meet evolving standards, and receive the best return on investment. Free factory and global onsite training are also offered on all AGSE products from the same people who engineer and manufacture your equipment.
CUSTOM MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND OPERATIONS (MRO) TOOLING
After being founded to design tooling for the Lockheed L1011 TriStar airliner over 40 years ago, AGSE has continued to deliver a comprehensive range of superior quality, OEM-licensed and approved tools for engine assembly and change, line and module maintenance, AOG, full overhauls, and testing capabilities. In fact, if your crew needs a tool that will help optimize resources or increase productivity, we can design it, make it, and deliver it, both on time and within budget.
CUSTOM LEADING EDGE AVIATION PROPULSION (LEAP) TOOLING
AGSE is proud to be a CFM (International)-licensed LEAP Tooling supplier. We provide tooling for all LEAP-powered aircraft and remain committed to providing the highest quality tools at competitive prices. With headquarters in Southern California, a Tooling Center of Excellence in Ohio, and service and distribution centers across the globe, AGSE can respond to your needs with ideal speed and efficiency.
OUR PRODUCTS
We understand the value and critical performance of your fleet. AGSE has you covered with the most robust product offering in the industry to fulfill your aviation transport and ground support equipment needs. We appreciate the productivity and safety of your workforce and have the superior engineering and manufacturing capabilities to deliver the best solutions on-target, on time, and within budget. From jet engine tooling and transport equipment to MRO systems and heavy maintenance docking systems: AGSE is your source.
Our Supplier Cage Code is 9M323.
AGSE WELCOMES NEW PARTNERS
AGSE is always open to supplier relationships for
View our Standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions here.
We are interested in forging new and mutually profitable relationships with quality suppliers. We value supplier relationships and seek to build solid business partnerships.
AGSE has been the world leader in the development and manufacture of innovative ground support equipment and tooling since 1973. Headquartered in Los Angeles and with offices worldwide, our staff of over 250 trained professionals delivers a range of AOG, GSE and Tooling Products, training and services unmatched in the aviation industry.
Press Releases
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COMPANY HISTORY Click on the timeline to discover the history of AGSE.
Acquired by Westmont Industries in 1985.
While AGSE is committed to the design, manufacture, and installation of quality Aerospace Ground Support Equipment & Tooling products and services that benefit our customers, we also strive to consistently improve our operational practices and procedures. These objectives focus on stronger leadership, decision-making, risk management, employee engagement, and business partner relationships.
As a result, AGSE proudly meets the requirements of the Quality Management System standard (ISO 9001:2015) as stated by DNV GL.
Please click here to download our certification for our AGSE Corporate location in Santa Fe Springs, California, USA.
Please click here to download our certification for our AGSE Tooling location in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
AGSE begins operations by designing innovative engine handling equipment for the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar airliner.
AGSE expands into aircraft docking, engine gantries, and custom tooling solutions.
Acquired by Westmont Industries in 1985.
AGSE’s split engine and low-profile/rollover solutions redefine large engine transport.
AGSE moves into its current 135,000 square foot facility and begins designing and manufacturing the next generation of large engine transport equipment for the industry’s newest aircraft.
AGSE becomes a licensed supplier for the manufacture and sale of LEAP tooling.
AGSE continues to reach historic production milestones as a trusted and reliable GSE & Tooling provider to major engine programs around the world.
Click on the logos to see what our customers are saying.
Antonello Davi, American Airlines
Rachel Fox, GSE Tool Support
Can Uzumcuoglu, Doric GmbH
Hong Boon Pow, Eagle Services Asia Pte Ltd
(A Pratt & Whitney Engine Center)
Kai Zhao, Kunming Airlines
Lulu Santiago, United Airlines
Vito Labrecque, Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Phillipe Navarre, Air France Industries
Mike Downey, Etihad Airways
Stephen Parham, Powerplant Manager, FedEx
Joe Rietman, C-5M Ground Support Equipment, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.
Our Products
AGSE has you covered with the most robust product offering in the industry to fulfill your aviation transport and ground support equipment needs. We appreciate the productivity and safety of your workforce and have the superior engineering and manufacturing capabilities to deliver the best solutions on-target, on-time, and within budget. From jet engine tooling and transport equipment to MRO systems and heavy maintenance docking systems: AGSE is your source.
AGSE offers the industry’s widest selection of engine stands, transport, module container, and handling equipment. Our product quality, expertise, and durability are unmatched. Common features include elastomeric shock isolation systems, shock-absorbing swivel lock casters, and Skydrol-resistant paint. We are OEM-licensed and approved to support CFM, Engine Alliance, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, and Safran aircraft engine programs.
Instead of hiring an expensive charter, transport your engine on a regularly scheduled freighter using an AGSE low-profile or roll-over engine stand. Our innovative stands reduce the overall height of the engine to allow for efficient loading through low-profile doors on various aircraft. This solution, along with other custom-designed lightweight stands and accessories, are available for many CFM, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royces engines, and provide savings on AOG time and expenses.
AGSE revolutionized engine transport with split systems that allow airlines to separate its engines into modules for safe transport on freighters and occasionally within the lower cargo bay of its own aircraft.
We are the industry leader in the development of systems that are compliant with the special handling requirements of CF6, GE90, GEnx, GP7200, and PW4000 engines for worldwide transport. Our designs not only consider the accommodation for the engine and aircraft, but also the ergonomics and safety of your crew.
Stanley Aviation, an AGSE brand, offers a broad range of civilian and military aircraft tow bars.
From regional to wide-body aircraft, AGSE offers standard and custom-designed systems to match your fleet requirements. Our dock systems are also available in individual modules that provide nose-to-tail maintenance access, while our height systems adjust easily and safely for mixed fleets.
These durable, reliable, and quality systems are developed using 3D CAD software to ensure proper fit and ergonomic access. OSHA-compliant stairs and handrails, as well as proximity switch, laser scanning system, and safety harness connection options, ensure that safety measures are met.
For over 30 years, AGSE has developed, constructed, and installed engine build and MRO systems; single and multiple bay gantries; vertical build stands; and test cell transports, cranes, and platforms. In collaboration with our parent company, Westmont Industries, our innovative engineering team can design to your specific requirements or recommend existing systems that meet your needs.
AGSE maintains an inventory of spare parts for many of our products. Spare parts are often available for shipment within 24 hours to anywhere in the world. Consult your service manual for recommended spare parts as well as scheduled maintenance intervals. Our team is ready to assist with any related questions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please check the schedule below to meet with AGSE representatives and learn firsthand of our latest GSE & Tooling solutions at a live event near you!
| DATE(S) | EVENT NAME | BOOTH/STAND # |
| December 1, 2021 to December 2, 2021 | Aero-Engines Europe | No Booth |
| Date(s): | December 1, 2021 to December 2, 2021 | |
| Name: | Aero-Engines Europe | |
| Venue | Radisson Blu Atlantic | |
| Booth or Stand #: | No Booth | |
| City/State: | Stavanger | |
| Country: | Norway | |
| Description: | Aero-Engines Europe is the premier event exclusively dedicated to the trends and issues related to the region’s aero-engine MRO community, gathering stakeholders from across the value chain including airlines, OEMs, MROs, lessors, suppliers, and consultancies! | |
| Link to Landing Page: | https://www.aeroengineconference.com/en/home.html |
| January 26, 2022 | Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance (ELTF) Americas | No Booth |
| Date(s): | January 26, 2022 | |
| Name: | Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance (ELTF) Americas | |
| Venue | JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa | |
| Booth or Stand #: | No Booth | |
| City/State: | Aventura, Florida | |
| Country: | United States | |
| Description: | Aviation Week Network is bringing its Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance event to the Americas. This forum, co-located with Aero-Engines Americas, will be focused on the aero-engine leasing, trading and financing market and will bring together this niche community to discuss and analyze the latest trends and issues in the industry. Rich in content and networking opportunities, this unique event will provide in-depth knowledge exchange on business-critical issues from market forecasts to granular technical updates in one of the fastest evolving segments of the aviation market. The event's European counterpart has run for nearly 20 years and has a long history of bringing together a focused group of lessors, airlines, MROs, OEMs, suppliers, consultancies, and financiers to discuss the complexities of the engine leasing market. | |
| Link to Landing Page: | https://www.aeroenginesusa.com/en/home.html |
| January 27, 2022 to January 28, 2022 | Aero-Engines Americas | No Booth |
| Date(s): | January 27, 2022 to January 28, 2022 | |
| Name: | Aero-Engines Americas | |
| Venue | JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa | |
| Booth or Stand #: | No Booth | |
| City/State: | Aventura, Florida | |
| Country: | United States | |
| Description: | Aero-Engines Americas is the premier conference focused on the aero-engine industry globally, attracting 500+ high-level industry representatives from airlines, OEMs, MROs, lessors, suppliers, and consultancies annually. Designed for you by thought leaders and innovators from the leading and trusted brand in the aviation/aerospace industry, Aviation Week, Aero-Engines Americas provides a world-class venue for all those involved in the aero-engine sector to exchange ideas and best practices, share experiences, debate issues and challenges and gather knowledge. Aero-Engines Americas provides insight and understanding of the crucial industry issues and concerns. The conference delivers an unrivaled forum where key intelligence is gathered and real business leads are generated. Aero-Engines Americas offers unparalleled networking opportunities and is the place to be a part of the community, network with your peers, meet with service providers, and achieve results! | |
| Link to Landing Page: | https://www.aeroenginesusa.com/en/home.html |
| February 22, 2022 to February 23, 2022 | MRO Middle East | 626 |
| Date(s): | February 22, 2022 to February 23, 2022 | |
| Name: | MRO Middle East | |
| Venue | Dubai World Trade Center | |
| Booth or Stand #: | 626 | |
| City/State: | Dubai | |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | |
| Description: | MRO Middle East brings the commercial aviation aftermarket under one roof. This two-day exhibition welcomes senior-level attendees from airlines, MROs, OEMs, lessors, and suppliers to grow their network, explore new technology, and learn from experts at the Go Live! Theater. | |
| Link to Landing Page: | https://mromiddleeast.aviationweek.com/en/home.html |
| April 26, 2022 to April 28, 2022 | MRO Americas | 4847 |
| Date(s): | April 26, 2022 to April 28, 2022 | |
| Name: | MRO Americas | |
| Venue | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center | |
| Booth or Stand #: | 4847 | |
| City/State: | Dallas, Texas | |
| Country: | United States | |
| Description: | MRO Americas is the premier event for the commercial air transport maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry, produced by Aviation Week. It provides a world-class venue for all those involved in the MRO sector to exchange ideas and best practices, share experiences, debate issues and challenges, and gather knowledge. | |
| Link to Landing Page: | https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/en/home.html# |
| May 15, 2022 to May 17, 2022 | CCMA & MRO Conference | No Booth |
| Date(s): | May 15, 2022 to May 17, 2022 | |
| Name: | CCMA & MRO Conference | |
| Venue | TBD | |
| Booth or Stand #: | No Booth | |
| City/State: | Cartagena | |
| Country: | Colombia | |
| Description: | This conference gathers the industry’s most senior leaders in maintenance and technical aviation purchasing areas, as well as aviation industry suppliers from around the world. | |
| Link to Landing Page: | https://altaccma.com/ |
| September 21, 2022 to September 22, 2022 | MRO Asia-Pacific & AeroEngines Asia Pacific | 423 |
| Date(s): | September 21, 2022 to September 22, 2022 | |
| Name: | MRO Asia-Pacific & AeroEngines Asia Pacific | |
| Venue | Singapore Expo & Convention Centre | |
| Booth or Stand #: | 423 | |
| City/State: | ||
| Country: | Singapore | |
| Description: | MRO Asia-Pacific is an open platform for OEMs, airlines, MROs, suppliers, and buyers to build contacts and exchange ideas. It is strongly attended by key decision-makers, airline buyers, and industry leaders. | |
| Link to Landing Page: | https://mroasia.aviationweek.com/en/home.html |
Our Team
President & CEO
President & CEO
Under Diane’s leadership, AGSE-Westmont has continued its legacy as the leading source of custom-designed, innovative GSE & Tooling solutions for the aviation industry. Since her appointment in 1995, Diane has overseen many organizational milestones, including the company’s product line expansion to accommodate larger engines for the industry’s latest aircraft, the move into its current 135,000 square foot facility in Santa Fe Springs, California, USA, and the signing of its first decade-long licensing agreement to manufacture and support all LEAP Tooling. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from UCLA and later earned her MBA from California State University, Long Beach.
Vice President,
Strategy & Business Development
Vice President,
Strategy & Business Development
Eric is responsible for building key customer and supplier relationships, expanding the AGSE-Westmont brand globally, and establishing the company’s strategic goals and objectives. He joined AGSE-Westmont in 2015 as a Director of Corporate Development after transitioning over from the Financial Services industry. Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Trinity University and an MBA in Strategy & Operations from USC’s Marshall School of Business.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
In addition to leading AGSE-Westmont’s accounting, information technology (IT), and human resources departments, Patrick oversees all corporate financial reporting as well as tax & treasury activities. Prior to joining the team in 2020, Patrick served as Chief Operating Officer & CFO at Western Office Interiors. He also held roles as President and CFO for Metrotile Manufacturing’s business units of Headwaters Incorporated, now Boral Limited, as well as CFO for the aerospace business unit of Microsemi. Patrick received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from California State University, Fullerton, and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Vice President,
Sales & Marketing
Vice President,
Sales & Marketing
AGSE-Westmont brought Mike aboard in 2019 to oversee and further develop the organization’s sales and customer service teams. An accomplished veteran of the aerospace industry, Mike previously served over four decades in various executive leadership roles for A.M. Castle & Company and thyssenkrupp Aerospace. His P&L responsibilities have ranged from managing single facilities to entire global business units. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in Business & Economics from Washington State University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.
Vice President of Operations
Vice President of Operations
Sam’s successful track record of improving manufacturing capabilities for the aerospace industry’s most critical suppliers proved a great fit for AGSE-Westmont when he was brought aboard in 2019. He is responsible for guiding all facets of the company’s production process, from supply chain to planning to quality assurance. Previously, Sam held leadership roles with Morton Manufacturing, Process Fab, Monogram Systems, Advanced Machine & Stretchform International (AMSI), and Ducommun Aero Structures. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach. Sam is a Honeywell Certified Black Belt.
Director of Engineering
Director of Engineering
Stevan guides the design and development of AGSE-Westmont’s GSE & Tooling solutions, ensuring that the company’s trusted and reliable products adhere to all customer and regulatory requirements. Prior to his arrival in 2018, Stevan took on various engineering duties in a 17-year assignment with Zodiac Seats California, eventually rising to the role of Engineering Manager in which he led critical projects that accommodated the aviation industry’s top aircraft manufacturers. He graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
General Manager,
AGSE Tooling
General Manager,
AGSE Tooling
Nick has over 20 years of business development, operations, and general management experience. Prior to his assignment with AGSE Tooling, Nick held executive leadership roles with global and midsize specialty manufacturers that service aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets, including Parker Aerospace, MTD Products, and Rockwell Automation. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, Nick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering as well as an Executive MBA.
Director of Sales
- Americas
Director of Sales
- AmericasBridget’s considerable background in the aerospace industry was extended when she joined AGSE in March 2020. Ms. Cantu’s vocation started with a 6-year stint as an Engineer at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in Redondo Beach, California, USA. She later took on various engineering duties with Zodiac Aerospace, rising to the role of Chief Engineer for Composite Tanks, before transitioning over to Precise Aerospace Manufacturing as a Vice President of Sales in 2015. Prior to her assignment with AGSE, Bridget worked as a Key Account Manager with Ascent Aerospace for nearly three years. She is based out of our Corporate Office in Santa Fe Springs, California, USA.
Director of Sales
- Europe
Director of Sales
- EuropePedro brought his strong business background in commercial engine operations to the AGSE team in April 2018. He commenced his aerospace career with Snecma (Safran Aircraft Engines), supporting CFM56 customers as a Field Service Representative. Pedro later moved on to GE Aviation where he held positions in both Lead and Senior Field Technical Program Management roles, supporting airline and engine MRO customers for the GE CF34, CF6, GE90 and GEnx platforms. He has lived in 4 different countries and is currently based out of Lisbon, Portugal.
Director of Sales
- Asia Pacific
Director of Sales
- Asia PacificAGSE welcomed Ken in May 2018. He kicked off his career as a Research & Development Engineer with Autoliv Hirotako before transitioning over to Senior Aerospace UPECA to lead the design activities for its tooling team. Prior to joining AGSE, Ken worked in business and program development for SDMK, building and maintaining key relationships with companies like Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and GE Aviation. Ken is out of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Director of Sales
- Europe
Director of Sales
- EuropeTorsten arrived at AGSE in October 2019 with over twenty years of experience in engine maintenance, customer support, and sales at industry-leading OEMs and MRO facilities. After launching his aerospace career as a Performance and Development Engineer at Rolls-Royce in both the United Kingdom and Germany, he worked out of the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, negotiating and managing fuel retention guarantees with airline customers. Torsten later moved on to GE Aviation, where he held positions in Lead and Senior Field Technical Program Management, supporting both airline customers and engine MROs for the GE CF6 and GE90 platforms. Prior to joining AGSE, he led the sales and support team at OGMA, an engine MRO service provider for the Rolls-Royce AE family. Torsten is based out of Lisbon, Portugal.
Director of Sales
- Middle East, India & Africa
Director of Sales
- Middle East, India & AfricaKiran’s twenty-plus years of sales leadership in the aviation industry proved a great fit for AGSE when he was brought aboard in September 2018. Prior to joining AGSE, Mr. Singh provided sales and technical support for customers of Iberia Maintenance, AAR Corporation, and Air France Industries/KLM Engineering & Maintenance. He later guided business development efforts for SITAONAIR, an inflight connectivity company. Kiran is based out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Director of Sales
- Americas
Director of Sales
- AmericasA seasoned veteran in the aerospace industry, Julio began his assignment with AGSE in October 2016. Prior to that, Mr. Viyella worked in sales leadership roles for several organizations that focus on aircraft and engine ground support equipment and tooling, including Techman-Head and Hydro Systems USA. He is based out of Miami, Florida, USA.
Director of Sales
- China
Director of Sales
- ChinaJack brought his solid expertise of both commercial and business aircraft engines to AGSE when he signed on in April 2018. Mr. Yang set his career in motion as an Avionics Engineer for China Eastern Airlines, dedicating 15 years of service to projects associated with line and heavy aircraft maintenance. He followed that role with a 4-year stint at Rockwell Collins, providing aftermarket technical support for Airline, OEM, and MRO customers, before transitioning to Shanghai Hawker Pacific in 2010 to help launch a service center authorized by PWC and Honeywell engines. Jack is based out of Shanghai, China.
