SAS (Simpson Aerospace Services)

Simpson Aerospace Services, also called SAS, designs, builds and installs custom aircraft access stands. The stands are made for maintenance, repair and overhaul work. The company is based in Elizabeth, Indiana. It is part of a family of businesses that includes Simpson Alloy Services.

The product range includes Wi-Fi access stands, windshield access stands, cabin entry stands and main landing gear stands. The windshield stands have a lift crane with a 1,000 pound capacity, locking casters and articulating stairs. The landing gear stands have a 3,000 pound deck capacity and 26 inch safety sliders. The cabin entry stands have an adjustable platform height and save hangar space.

The site says its stands meet OSHA requirements. They have non-skid surfaces, protective railings and an ergonomic design. The company also relocates, modifies and refurbishes stands made by other manufacturers. It builds platforms for other industries too, and it says its work on aircraft helps with any job done at height.

The about page explains the history. Simpson Alloy Services was founded in 1992 and incorporated in 1997. In 2008 a new general manager expanded the business to aircraft support equipment, which started Simpson Aerospace Services. A 21,000 square foot facility was finished in 2015. Simpson Alloy Services builds furnaces, components and fixtures for the heat treat industry, and the company also offers 3D laser cutting.

The website has a contact option for each product and a page for job applications. The company sells to commercial and military customers.