What AAA Air Support does

AAA Air Support is a privately held manufacturer and stocking distributor of aerospace-grade raw materials, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Gardena, California, with an additional roll form manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas. The company produces and distributes precision roll form stringers (angles, U-channels, Z & C shapes, hat sections, custom profiles) at its 15,000 SF Wichita facility, alongside a broad catalog of aluminum extrusions (Boeing BAC and AND series, including BAC1520 seat track), aluminum alloys (2024, 6061, 7075 series in various tempers), stainless steel, titanium, Inconel/nickel superalloys, sheet, plate, bar, rod, tubing, and aerospace plastics. Manufacturing capabilities include in-house tool design (AUTO-CAD) and production with tolerances to BAC1480 and machined part tolerances of +/- 0.0005 inch.

The company operates a dual business model combining one-time hardware sales of stocked inventory with value-added processing services including cut-to-size shearing, trepanning machining, precision grinding, aluminum heat treatment (via NADCAP-certified partners), aluminum passivation, ultrasonic testing, and metal polishing. Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based per-unit pricing (per foot, sheet, bar), with no minimum order requirement for roll form production and a $150 blind-shipment service fee. A cornerstone offering is the 24/7 Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) emergency response desk, supported by a 7,500 sq ft warehouse near LAX stocked for same-day or next-day global shipment of certified materials (CoC, MTR). Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales to airlines, MROs, OEMs, and machining firms with a direct e-commerce storefront, live chat, and an SEO-driven product catalog. Authorized distributor relationships with Kaiser-Alexco and Alcoa provide mill-level pricing access.

Customers include Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing, Korean Aerospace Industries, Turkish Aerospace Industries, Embraer, EADS/Airbus, and SABCA on the OEM side; Delta, American, United, FedEx, UPS, Lufthansa, Aeroméxico, and Malaysia Airlines on the airline/MRO side; and HAECO, ST Engineering, JAL Engineering, TW Metals, Aviation Metals, Brico Engineering, and Continental Steel & Tube among distributors and machining firms. The company holds AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015 (issued by NSF International), ASA-100 (valid through February 2028), and DLA certifications, with CAGE Code 01TP3, and has received the Boeing Performance Excellence Award. It is led by Managing Partner Robert Smith, who brings over 35 years of aerospace structural design experience originating as a machinist at Boeing Wichita.

Name

AAA Air Support

Legal name

AAA Air Support

Website

https://aaaairsupport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AAA Air Support is a privately held aerospace metals manufacturer and stocking distributor, supplying roll form stringers, aluminum extrusions, and specialty alloys to OEMs, airlines, MROs, and machining firms globally, with 24/7 AOG emergency support from Gardena, CA and Wichita, KS facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Raw Materials Manufacturing and Distribution

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices (5051)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC)

Keywords

• Aerospace raw materials
• Roll form manufacturing
• Aluminum extrusions
• Aircraft MRO supply
• Aerospace metals distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Gardena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Raw Materials Manufacturing and Distribution: Manufacturing and stocking distribution of aerospace-grade raw materials including roll form stringers, aluminum extrusions, sheet, plate, bar, tube, and specialty alloys (aluminum, stainless steel, titanium). Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with per-order pricing, supplemented by just-in-time and AOG emergency supply contracts.
2. Precision Metal Processing Services: Value-added services including cut-to-size and shearing, trepanning machining, precision grinding, aluminum heat treatment, aluminum passivation, ultrasonic testing, and metal polishing. Charged per service/processing operation on customer-provided or company-supplied materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AAA Air Support is a manufacturer and stocking distributor of certified aerospace raw materials, producing in-house roll form stringers (angles, U-channels, Z/C shapes, hat sections, custom profiles) at its 15,000 SF Wichita, Kansas facility and stocking aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and specialty alloy products (sheet, plate, bar, rod, tube, BAC/AND extrusions, seat track, plastics) at its 7,500 sq ft Gardena, CA warehouse near LAX. The company operates a 24/7 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) desk (888-538-1300) for rapid-response global shipping and offers value-added precision metal services including cut-to-size shearing, trepanning machining, precision grinding, heat treatment, passivation, ultrasonic testing, and polishing under AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ASA-100, and DLA certifications with full Certificates of Conformance and material test reports.

Product overview

AAA Air Support is a manufacturer and stocking distributor of quality raw materials for the aerospace industry, operating as both a materials supplier and OEM. Their product portfolio centers on roll form stringers (manufactured at their 15,000 SF Wichita, Kansas facility) and a comprehensive range of aerospace-grade metals including aluminum alloys (2024, 6061, 7075 series), stainless steel, titanium, and specialty alloys like Inconel. They stock extrusions (Boeing BAC series and AND series profiles), seat track, sheet, plate, bar, rod, and tubing. The company provides integrated metal services including cut-to-size shearing, trepanning machining, precision grinding, heat treatment, passivation, ultrasonic testing, and metal polishing. A cornerstone offering is their 24/7 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) emergency service supporting MRO and production-critical requirements from their distribution facility near LAX. Their Materials Calculator tool enables customers to estimate material requirements online.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roll Form Stringers (OEM) Precision roll form aircraft structural stringers manufactured in-house at the Wichita, Kansas facility, available in aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium alloys in lengths from 1FT to 75FT with tolerances to BAC1480 standard and bend radius BAC5300. Products include angles, U-channels, Z & C shapes, hat sections, and custom profiles for OEM aerospace structural applications.
• Aerospace Alloys Comprehensive range of aerospace-grade aluminum alloys including 2024, 6061, 7075, 7150, and 7178 series in various tempers (T6, T651, T6511, T7351, T77511) plus specialty alloys for aerospace structural and machined-component applications.
• Extruded Shapes & Profiles Aircraft extrusions including Boeing BAC series (BAC1503, BAC1506, BAC1509, BAC1510-822), AND series (AND10133, AND10137), and custom profiles for structural applications in aerospace OEM production.
• Seat Track Extrusion (BAC1520) Aircraft seat track extrusions in various configurations including BAC1520-792, BAC1520-1397, and BAC1520-2789 for commercial aircraft seating systems.
• Sheet & Plate Aerospace-grade aluminum sheet and plate materials in various alloys and thicknesses, including MRS (Minimum Residual Stress) materials for precision machining applications.
• Aerospace Bar & Rod Aerospace-grade bar and rod materials in aluminum, stainless steel, and specialty alloys for machining and structural applications.
• Aerospace Tubing Aerospace tubing products including round, rectangular, and specialty shapes in aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium alloys.
• Plastic Aerospace Parts Aerospace-grade plastic materials and components for non-structural applications in aircraft interiors and systems.
• Inconel Alloys Nickel-based superalloys including Inconel 625, Inconel 718, and other Inconel grades for high-temperature aerospace applications such as turbine engines, exhaust systems, and structural components.
• Specialty Aircraft Materials Specialized aerospace materials including titanium products, specialty alloys, and hard-to-find materials for critical applications.
• Cut to Size & Shearing Precision cut-to-size and shearing services for aerospace-grade metals allowing customers to purchase exact quantities without ordering full lengths.
• Trepanning Machining Deep hole drilling process that leaves material cores intact for reuse, used for weight reduction, clearance, fluid flow, and machining blanks in aerospace alloys.
• Precision Grinding High-precision grinding services for aerospace alloys and specialty metals achieving tight tolerances for dimensional control and finishing.
• Aluminum Heat Treatment Heat treating and annealing services for aerospace-grade aluminum and specialty alloys to achieve required mechanical properties and dimensional stability.
• Aluminum Passivation Aluminum passivation services protecting critical aerospace components from corrosion while maintaining dimensional accuracy and surface integrity.
• Ultrasonic Testing Non-destructive ultrasonic testing (UT) services to verify internal integrity of aerospace-grade metals and components without causing damage.
• Metal Polishing Precision metal polishing services using modern turning, grinding, and polishing equipment for aerospace finishing requirements.
• AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Services 24/7 emergency aircraft ground support providing rapid-response aerospace raw material solutions with around-the-clock availability via (888) 538-1300 or [email protected], supporting airlines, MROs, repair stations, and manufacturers worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% on-time delivery standards across commercial and defense aerospace programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Kaiser-AlexcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor relationship with Kaiser-Alexco, a major extrusion mill, providing AAA Air Support with access to premium extrusion products and competitive pricing that can be passed down to customers. This partnership supports AAA's role as a stocking distributor for aerospace extrusions.
• AlcoacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Alcoa, a major aluminum mill, enabling AAA Air Support to supply Alcoa aerospace-grade aluminum products through their distribution channel with favorable pricing for end customers.
• NADCAP Certified Heat Treatment FacilitiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeat treated raw materials are processed on a best-effort basis by NADCAP certified facilities. These facilities provide heat treatment and annealing services for aerospace-grade aluminum and specialty alloys to meet AMS and ASTM specifications, with certification of conformance indicating the revision level of the specification performed.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Constellium: Global aerospace aluminum supplier producing rolled, extruded and structural products including Airware alloy plate for Airbus programs. A broader incumbent in aerospace aluminum plate and structures that overlaps AAA's stocked-material categories.
• Kaiser Aluminum: Major aerospace aluminum mill producing plate, sheet and extrusions for aerospace and defense. Serves as both an upstream supplier (via authorized distributor agreement through Kaiser-Alexco) and a broad incumbent in the same aerospace raw materials space AAA operates in.
• ThyssenKrupp Materials Services: Global metals distribution and processing group serving aerospace, automotive and industrial markets with extensive inventory and processing footprint. Broad incumbent that competes with AAA on certified aerospace metals distribution internationally.
• Reliance Steel & Aluminum: Largest North American metals service center operator with 300+ locations and extensive aerospace customer base. A broad incumbent whose subsidiaries (including EMJ) compete directly with AAA for certified aerospace distribution and processing.
• Ryerson Holding: Large North American metals service center with broad portfolio across carbon steel, aluminum, stainless and specialty metals including aerospace-grade products. Broader incumbent that competes for large aerospace stocking and processing contracts against niche specialists like AAA.

Direct peers

• Rolled Alloys: Specialty alloys distributor focused on nickel, cobalt, stainless and titanium grades for aerospace, chemical and energy applications. Direct peer in aerospace-grade Inconel and specialty alloy distribution and processing.
• TW Metals: Global aerospace metals distributor and processor specializing in aluminum, titanium and stainless steel for OEMs and MROs. Direct head-to-head competitor in stocking distribution of certified aerospace extrusions and bar/tube, and named as an existing AAA customer/supply-chain counterpart.
• Continental Steel & Tube Co. Aerospace and industrial metals service center offering aluminum, titanium and specialty alloys with cut-to-size processing. Direct peer in stocking distribution of certified aerospace raw materials, also listed as a customer in AAA's materials calculator testimonials.
• EMJ Metals (Reliance Steel subsidiary): Aerospace-focused metals service center providing aluminum, titanium and stainless bar, plate and tube with processing to OEM specifications. Direct competitor in certified aerospace materials distribution and value-added processing for OEMs and MROs.
• Bralco Metals: Aerospace metals distributor carrying aluminum, titanium, stainless and high-temp alloys with precision processing services. Competes with AAA on stocking aerospace extrusions, bar/rod and sheet for OEM and MRO accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aaaairsupport

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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