aerospace

For more than five decades, Air Tool Services has supported some of the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers, defence organisations and aircraft maintenance facilities. We do far more than supply industrial power tools. We supply, service and manufacture tools that are used throughout aircraft production, MRO and precision assembly.  helping customers improve productivity, quality and reliability across every stage of the manufacturing process.

Our reputation has been built through long-standing partnerships with many of the industry’s leading manufacturers, giving our customers access to world-class industrial tooling, backed by genuine engineering expertise. From production assembly and composite manufacturing to aircraft maintenance and repair, we understand the demands of working in safety critical environments where precision, reliability and traceability are essential.

Many of our team have worked within the industries we support, bringing practical experience that just can’t be learned from a catalogue . Whether you’re specifying new equipment, troubleshooting a complex application or extending the life of existing tools, our advice is based in real-world engineering.

Through our manufacturing division, RJD Manufacturing, we also design, develop and manufacture specialist tooling for aerospace applications, creating bespoke equipment where standard products simply aren’t enough.

EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE TOOL

Stephen Rice

Joint Managing Director & Engineering Director

Widely recognised throughout the global aerospace industry, Stephen Rice has spent more than two decades supporting manufacturers and maintenance facilities across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia.

His expertise extends far beyond tooling. Stephen works closely with production engineers to solve complex manufacturing challenges, improve assembly processes and develop specialist equipment where conventional tooling falls short. As co-founder of RJD Manufacturing, he has designed innovative aerospace tooling now used by manufacturers around the world.

“The right tool is only part of the answer. Understanding the application is what makes the difference.”

Stephen Rice Joint Managing Director & Engineering Director

Stephen Rice
Joint Managing Director & Engineering Director

EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE TOOL

Alan Burton - Aerospace and Defence Account Manager at Air Tool Services

Alan Burton
Aerospace & Defence Manager

Alan Burton

Aerospace & Defence Account Manager

With a career spanning more than 40 years, Alan Burton combines extensive aerospace knowledge with practical engineering expertise. Beginning his career as a BAE apprentice, he has spent decades supporting manufacturers with specialist tooling, fastening systems and advanced assembly technologies.

Today, Alan helps customers implement smarter manufacturing through Industry 4.0, connected tooling and intelligent assembly systems, ensuring production remains efficient, accurate and fully traceable.

“”Technology continues to evolve, but good engineering is still about understanding the customer’s process and helping them work smarter.””

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