S3 AeroDefense Appoints Jeremiah J. Arnold as Vice President of Strategic Alliances

S3 AeroDefense proudly announces the appointment of Jeremiah J. Arnold as Vice President of Strategic Alliances, effective February 19th. Arnold will spearhead S3’s strategic initiatives in cultivating and expanding Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) relationships. With over 25 years of extensive experience in commercial and military aerospace markets, Arnold brings a wealth of expertise in supply chain, logistics, program management, sales, and business development on both domestic and international fronts.

Before joining S3 AeroDefense, Arnold held pivotal roles at Elbit Systems of America, where he served as Vice President of Business Development for the Sustainment and Support Solutions (S&SS) Business Unit, overseeing strategic and tactical business unit development activities. Prior to this, Arnold spent a decade at United Technologies’ division, Sikorsky Aircraft, and Derco Aerospace, where he led multi-million-dollar Department of Defense and FMS aircraft logistics programs.

Arnold’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, a Graduate Certificate in Communication from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, and a Master of Science in Business Management from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is currently in the final stages of completing his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Leadership at Concordia University, focusing on generational differences and leadership trends within integrated project management teams.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Arnold is actively involved in the non-profit sector, serving on the National Committee of the Boy Scouts of America and contributing to various organizations such as Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jeremiah ‘J.J.’ Arnold to the S3 team,” said Jeff Wnuk, S3 Senior Vice President of Operations. “His exceptional leadership and industry acumen will undoubtedly drive our OEM partnership strategies to new heights.”

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Jeremiah J. Arnold as he embarks on this new journey with S3 AeroDefense.

Solutions

Aircraft Upgrade and Modification Solutions
Avionics, Structural, and Aircraft System Upgrades
Component Upgrade or Replacement
System-Level Performance Enhancement Solutions
Engineering and Technical Solutions

Complete Package Lifecycle Sustainment Solutions
Fleet Configuration and Obsolescence Management
On-Site Inspection and Return to Service Maintenance Solutions
Performance-Based Logistics Solutions
Material Supply Chain Programs

Cost per Flight Solutions (CpFH) and Rotable Pool Solutions
Long Term Component Repair Solutions
Organic Component Level Capability Development
Solutions to Establish or Expand On-Site MRO Capability
Test Stand and Tooling Design, Fabrication, and Provisioning
Full Turn-Key Operations including Training, Piece Parts Provisioning, and Facility Standup

History

Founded in 2005 by Jeff Wnuk, Aksel Sidem and Sebastien Imbert, S3 AeroDefense began as S3 International with the intent to provide innovative, cost effective Spares, Repairs Services, and Solutions: to become a One Stop Shop for the Commercial and Military aircraft operators around the world.

By 2011, S3 had formed and added an FAA & EASA approved Repair Station – offering a broad scope of in-house repair capabilities enlarging its portfolio of services.

In 2016, S3 was nominated and received the prestigious “E” Awards presented by the U.S Secretary of Commerce recognizing their significant contribution to U.S Exports.

The original founders believed that continued growth would come by adding expertise, value-added services, and inventory. They decided to form a strategic partnership in 2018 with Dermond Aerospace, led by the Dermond Brothers: Eric, Max and Stephane. The Dermonds are the original founders of Derco Aerospace and renowned pioneers of the military aftermarket.

In 2020, S3 celebrated its 15^th year of success and the Executive Leadership decided to rebrand as S3 AeroDefense. As a global leader in the defense aftermarket, the new name emphasizes the long-term vision: to continue to be a trusted partner in the Aerospace and Defense market by being the one partner to offer all solutions.