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Founded: 2007
Based In: United Kingdom, France
Markets: Aerospace / Commercial Transport / Helicopter / Military Aircraft / Commercial Marine / Avionics

In 2007, AMETEK embarked on a journey that would solidify our place as a global leader in aircraft MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) services. Today, we take pride in AMETEK MRO Europe and its global reputation for excellence in aircraft MRO services.

AEM is one of AMETEK MRO Europe's three brands

Three brands form the backbone of AMETEK MRO's European operations, contributing to our global reputation for excellence in aircraft MRO services:


  • AEM – Operating from three sites in the UK, AEM specializes in aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear, and safety equipment. With over 60 years of expertise, they've set the standards for quality and precision in aircraft maintenance.
  • Antavia – With strategic locations in France, Antavia serves commercial, regional, and rotor wing markets. Their capabilities span aircraft wheels & brakes, hydraulics, lighting systems, avionics, and more – delivering precision across the globe.
  • Muirhead Avionics – A key supplier to operators worldwide, Muirhead Avionics specializes in navigation, communication, flight data recorders, cockpit voice recorders, instrumentation, and test equipment. Their over 70-year legacy of innovation has shaped the future of flight.

AMETEK MRO Europe has a global reputation for excellence in aircraft MRO services

Meet the Team

Meet Alex, Team Leader for the Electrical Cell at AMETEK MRO AEM in the United Kingdom. Alex is responsible for the maintenance of aviation power generation products within AEM’s state-of-the-art electrical workshop.

“It has been exciting to move into the aviation sector and great to learn new skills,” he says. “I have also enjoyed working to develop the team to make us even more successful as we go into the future.”

The products and services AEM offers are essential to customers for the safe and timely operation of aircrafts, and therefore, delivering robust and on-time products is critical.


“I am proud of what we have achieved as a team,” he says. “In improving our turnaround times to our customers, we have ensured power generation products have an exceptional delivery service, ensuring we can all fly safely and on time.”

“It has been exciting to move into the aviation sector and great to learn new skills."

Celebrating and cultivating community

AMETEK MRO Europe understands that a strong sense of community and teamwork are essential to creating a welcoming and encouraging work environment. This culture not only results in the delivery of superior business performance, but also makes this AMETEK business a great place to work.

Each of MRO Europe’s brands have Goodwill Committees that organize community events and fundraisers for local charities. These activities have created a strong bond amongst colleagues at each of MRO’s facilities and strengthened the relationship with the communities they reside in.

Find out more about AMETEK MRO Europe at ametekmro.com

About AMETEK MRO

AMETEK MRO is a leading global provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for commercial and general aviation aircrafts. AMETEK MRO services more than 40,000 aircraft components with capabilities that include avionics, fuel, heat transfer, landing gear, hydraulics, pneumatics, power, safety and medical, wheels and brakes, and more. 

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