Leading Edge Aerospace

What Leading Edge Aerospace does

Leading Edge Aerospace, LLC is a privately held FAA-certified Part 145 repair station headquartered in Miami Gardens, Florida, founded in 2014 and operating with 11–50 employees under founder/president Steve Server. The company specializes in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft hydraulic systems, actuation components, electromechanical assemblies, pneumatic components, landing gear, and accessories on both commercial and military aircraft, with explicit claim of military-specification capability. It is also the sole authorized standalone Schweizer SA2-37 A&B component sales and service center in its market, stocking over 250 OEM-manufactured parts and serving Schweizer operators for more than 15 years.

The firm holds dual regulatory credentials — FAA Repair Station certification and EASA Part 145 approval — plus CAGE Code 7NSA9 and DUNS 080180707, qualifying it for US defense contracting. Revenue is generated through labor-based MRO service charges and parts sales, priced via a quote-based model where customers submit RFQs through the company website or contact the firm directly by phone. Customer acquisition is direct-to-customer with no intermediary channel: operators, airlines, and other maintenance facilities engage the company through the website RFQ form, a Miami phone line, or by visiting the single Miami facility, which is positioned less than one mile from Opa-Locka Executive Airport and ten miles from Miami International Airport to support rapid AOG response.

The business operates as a single integrated facility with no disclosed subsidiaries, no parent company, and no institutional investment. The leadership team comprises five individuals — Owner/President Steve Server, General Manager Daniel Flores, Director of Quality Marbel Server, CFO Reshana Marshall, and Director of Procurement & Customer Service Mark Schenck — reflecting a closely-held, founder-led operating structure typical of small specialized MRO shops.

Name

Leading Edge Aerospace

Legal name

Leading Edge Aerospace, LLC

Website

https://leadingedgeaero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leading Edge Aerospace is an FAA- and EASA-certified aircraft MRO shop in Miami Gardens, Florida, repairing and overhauling hydraulic, actuation, electromechanical, and landing gear components for commercial and military operators, plus serving as the authorized Schweizer SA2-37 parts distributor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft MRO Services

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Component MRO (LRU/Rotables, Hydraulics, Pneumatics) (IMABALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landing Gear MRO (IMABALAF), Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

Keywords

• Aircraft MRO services
• Hydraulic component repair
• Aviation parts distribution
• Electromechanical overhaul
• FAA-certified repair station

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. MRO Services: The company provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aircraft hydraulic systems, actuation components, and electromechanical systems. Revenue is generated through labor charges for repair/overhaul services and parts replacement.
2. Schweizer SA2-37 Parts Sales: As an authorized Schweizer SA2-37 A&B component sales and service center, the company sells over 250 OEM manufactured parts for the SA2-37 platform, supporting Schweizer end users for over 15 years.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Leading Edge Aerospace is an FAA-certified repair station providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft hydraulic, actuation, and electromechanical components on commercial and military aircraft. The company also operates as an authorized, stand-alone Schweizer SA2-37 A&B component sales and service center offering over 250 OEM-manufactured platform parts, and provides rapid AOG (Aircraft on Ground) support from its facility near Miami-area airports.

Product overview

Leading Edge Aerospace is a unified MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) service provider offering specialized repair and overhaul for aircraft hydraulics, actuation, and electromechanical components. The portfolio includes five core service lines: Landing Gear MRO Services, Pneumatic Component MRO Services, Hydraulic Component MRO Services, Accessories MRO Services, and Electromechanical Component MRO Services. These services are complemented by an authorized Schweizer SA2-37 component sales and service center (offering 250+ OEM parts) and AOG support capabilities. The company operates as a single integrated facility serving both commercial and military aircraft operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landing Gear MRO Services
• Hydraulic Component MRO Services
• Pneumatic Component MRO Services
• Electromechanical Component MRO Services
• Aircraft Accessories MRO Services
• Schweizer SA2-37 Component Sales and Service
• AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Support Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Schweizer Aircraft CorporationcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLeading Edge Aerospace is an authorized, stand-alone Schweizer SA2-37 A&B component sales and service center. They offer over 250 OEM manufactured SA2-37 platform parts and have been supporting Schweizer end users for over 15 years.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• HEICO: Aerospace and electronics company with major FAA Part 145 repair station operations and PMA parts manufacturing. Competes with Leading Edge across component MRO and parts, though HEICO operates a much broader portfolio.
• Magellan Aerospace: Aerospace manufacturer and MRO provider with hydraulic and actuation systems capabilities across commercial and defense markets. Comparable to Leading Edge at the component level but with much broader manufacturing and MRO scope.
• Triumph Group: Aerospace structures, systems, and aftermarket MRO provider with hydraulic and actuation capabilities. Overlaps with Leading Edge's hydraulic and actuation MRO offerings within a much larger enterprise footprint.
• StandardAero: Major independent aviation MRO provider with engine, component, and accessory overhaul capabilities. Comparable to Leading Edge's component-level MRO service lines but with significantly larger capacity and global footprint.
• AAR Corp: Large public aerospace aftermarket services company offering MRO, parts distribution, and integrated solutions across commercial and defense aviation. Overlaps with Leading Edge in component MRO and parts distribution but operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• HAECO Americas: Large airframe and component MRO operator serving commercial airlines from North American facilities. Overlaps with Leading Edge in component-level MRO but with full airframe maintenance capabilities and a much larger customer base.

Direct peers

• Precision Aviation Group: Provider of component MRO services including hydraulics, avionics, and electromechanical components to commercial, military, and business aviation operators. Comparable in scope and customer mix.
• Hydro Inc. Independent hydraulic and pneumatic component repair and overhaul provider serving commercial and military aviation. Directly comparable to Leading Edge's hydraulic, pneumatic, and actuation MRO service lines and customer segments.
• Component Repair Technologies: Aviation MRO focused on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical component repair. Closely matches Leading Edge's narrow component MRO specialization and FAA-certified repair station profile.

Emerging players

• Hydrofit: Specialized hydraulic component manufacturer and rebuilder serving aerospace and industrial markets. Comparable to Leading Edge's hydraulic component MRO focus, though more product-oriented than service-oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leadingedgeaero

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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