LJS Aviation

LJS Aviation is a global independent specialist in aircraft evacuation slides. It also sells, loans and exchanges components for commercial aircraft, with a focus on Airbus and Boeing platforms. The company was founded in 2016 and is a woman-owned business. It serves more than 200 airline customers around the world.

The evacuation slide inventory covers most Airbus and Boeing platforms. The company keeps a wide range of dates of manufacture available for immediate shipment. It reviews its stock position regularly and adds new slides for different fleet types. Its component range includes high demand rotables such as avionics, radomes and APUs, along with landing gear, IDGs and actuators.

Access to parts goes beyond its own stock. LJS Aviation also works through a matrix of inventories held by its customers and trading partners. This helps customers find parts that are not visible on the open market. Every spare is supplied with full certification.

Customers can buy, borrow or exchange parts. The company offers service level and price agreements based on volume or exclusivity. It also offers general terms agreements and can manage day to day requirements. It handles initial provisioning, stock replenishment and AOG supply.

The company places evacuation slides at designated MRO locations. This helps airlines speed up scheduled removals and replacements. Its MRO team and in-house engineer track service bulletins and airworthiness directives. They also manage repairs and follow warranties.

Logistics is part of the service. LJS Aviation handles licenses, customs procedures and the careful handling of hazardous materials for shipments worldwide. Its AOG support runs 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The company is ASA-100 accredited and ISO 9001 certified, and it is a member of the Aviation Suppliers Association. Its headquarters is in Washington, West Sussex, about 30 minutes from Gatwick and one hour from Heathrow.

Services

• Evacuation slides
• Aircraft rotables
• Sales, loans and exchanges
• Initial provisioning
• AOG support
• Repair management
• Logistics and export compliance
• General terms agreements
• Slide positioning at MRO sites