Standard Aero

Question 1

Director of Quality

Answer 1

Mike Shaw

Question 2

History

Answer 2

a. Formed in 1911 in Canada overhauling vehicle engines
b. Aero engine division formed in 1936
c. Incorporated in 1949
d. Began overhauling turbine engines 1960
e. Not clear when company moved into MRO

Question 3

Owner

Answer 3

Carlyle (global investment firm)

Question 4

Business divisions

Answer 4

a. Components & accessories
b. Business aviation
c. Military helicopters & energy (President Marc Drobny)
d. Airlines & fleets

Question 5

No of countries operating in

Answer 5

12 countries (49 sites)

Question 6

Markets

Answer 6

a. Business aviation
b. Commercial Aviation
c. Government & Military
d. Helicopter programs
e. Industrial power.

Question 7

Countries operating in?

Answer 7

a. Ireland, Kenya, Netherlands, Brazil, South Africa - (1 site)
b. Romania, Singapore, Australia - (2 sites)
c. UK - (4 sites) (Almondbank, Farnborough, Gosport & Portsmouth)
d. Canada - (6 sites)
e. USA – (27 sites)

Question 8

Part 145 approvals

Answer 8

MRP - A3 Chinook/Gazelle
D1 NDT
C various @ Gosp/Perth
CAA - Engines, APUs, Propellers
EASA 3rd country (scope not listed)

Question 9

CFAOS scope

Answer 9

Chinook & Gazelle (non test & eval)

Question 10

DAOS scope

Answer 10

Chinook & Gazelle
Avionics / Role Equipment / DAS
No privileges