First Response Aircraft Maintenance & Detailing

First Response Aviation Group Ltd is a veteran-owned aviation services company based on Canvey Island in Essex. It was founded by a Royal Air Force veteran, who started the business in 2018. Detailing is its core service. It also coordinates other work around an aircraft, for business jet and private aircraft owners, operators, banks, financiers and leasing companies.

Aircraft detailing

• Interior and exterior detailing and valeting for private jets, business aircraft and turboprops
• Wash or dry wash, bug removal and brightwork polishing
• Paint enhancement and protective sealants
• Landing gear and wheel well cleaning, windows and windscreens
• Leather seats, upholstery, carpets and soft furnishings
• Galley, lavatory and cockpit cleaning
• Odour removal before the next trip
• Work at London Stansted, Southend, Biggin Hill, Farnborough, Luton, London City, Cranfield and other UK airfields

Other services

• AOG support: coordination of approved maintenance partners, parts, logistics, hangarage, handling and crew arrangements
• Pre-purchase inspections, arranged with independent inspectors
• Aircraft sales and remarketing support
• Aircraft recovery and repossession for lessors and financiers

Company facts

• The company does not employ its own engineers or inspectors. It works with approved maintenance organisations, independent inspectors and specialist suppliers
• A 24-hour concierge line is answered day and night
• Covers the UK, Europe and worldwide
• Gold Award member of the Armed Forces Covenant
• Registered in England and Wales, company number 17450941