S3 AeroDefense Brings Strength to the Marketplace

At S3 AeroDefense, we operate with the same dedication to our mission as do the very finest soldiers. We are can-do people. We overcome barriers. We get it done — right and on time.

Business growth goals for 2021 are ambitious, like everything we do at S3, but we know that our customers have an important responsibility to maintain the mission readiness of their country’s military aircraft. Their ability to shine and advance in their careers is determined by each decision they make. Their reliance on the right resource for aircraft spares, component repair, and supply chain management solutions is critical. This means we must be as ambitious as our customers are every day so we can meet their needs.

“Taking care of the customer requires helpful solutions providers. It requires every employee to be a tenacious problem solver. It means we don’t give up.” says Sebastien Imbert, S3 AeroDefense, Senior Vice President of Sales. “Our rebranding this past January means more than just changing our name and color scheme, but it’s about growing our culture, expanding our mission, and finding the right people to help us drive that business growth is key.”

Already during Q1 of 2021, S3 AeroDefense has seen incredible success.

What have we been up to?

Attending IDEX in the UAE, connecting with customers, prospects and networking with our partners for the first time in over a year.
Increasing staff by 16% bringing on board unmatched industry talent and experts in their fields.
Expanding Headquarters, we doubled the size of corporate headquarters to support new business strategy and goals.
Growing our partnerships with OEM’s. Read about our newest relationships featured in our press release library.

The future for S3 AeroDefense is bright and we look forward to the rest of this year for continued success for our clients and partners.

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.