Finding the Right Military Aerospace Parts Distributor

Military aviation runs on parts. It sounds like a cliche, but it is completely true. A simple part breakage can red X a jet faster than you can blink, and if you aren’t able to procure a replacement part, or your logistics chain is generally depleted, your aircraft will be heading for Hangar Queen status at terminal speed. 

Thankfully for you, Greenwood Aerospace is your trusted logistics and parts procurement partner in the military aircraft parts market. We have been at this for over forty years and have forged invaluable relationships in the industry to get you what you need, when you need it. Let’s dive in to how we do this, and what we can do for you.   

Understanding Your Needs

The most important thing about our business model is understanding your needs. Every mission is different, and every airframe is different. The E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node has a radically different mission profile than the RC-12X Guardrail, which is different than the C-12 Huron. 

Assessing Your Requirements

Greenwood Aerospace is your expert partner in this space. We have worked in this market for over four decades, and our team is hyperfocused on getting you exactly what you need, when you need it. 

We know that even units flying the same aircraft can have different mission profiles, depending on how you are tasked. So, accordingly, your demands and requirements are different. 

Talk to our team of logistics experts about setting up the right supply systems and procurement processes for your operations. 

Budget Considerations

Look, we know about budgetary considerations. The motto “do more with less” comes to mind, and has basically been the mantra of military aviation for a couple of decades now. But there comes a point in time where you can’t keep doing more and more with less and less. 

Our goal at Greenwood Aerospace is to provide those parts to you at the most competitive prices on the market. And not only procure them for you, but ensure you have a reliable supply chain in the process. 

We have invested heavily in our ability to do just this by creating the proprietary Greenwood Part Procurement Intelligence Program (GPIQ) software. We made this because you deserve to know exactly where your parts are coming from, how reliable the vendor is, and where they are in the procurement process.  

Researching Potential Distributors

This is our specialty at Greenwood Aerospace: we are the trust intermediary you have been looking for to 

  • Build a supply chain
  • Source the parts
  • Warehouse said parts
  • Ship them out in accordance with MIL-SPEC standards

How do we do this so efficiently? Not only do we have over forty years of experience in this, but we have harnessed the power of AI and machine learning to power our system. 

Our GPIQ system streamlines and enhances labor-intensive tasks to create an efficient, fast, and nearly error-free supply chain process. In order to control supplier risk, predictive analytics is utilized to forecast future demand. 

A more efficient supply chain with lower costs for all parties is the outcome of more accurate projections. GPIQ's strength lies in its ability to function as a strategic partner, guaranteeing that your procurement costs are handled over the long term and that you always acquire what you need at the best possible price.

Experience and Expertise

One thing that technology will never be able to replace is experience. You just cannot replicate four decades in the field, shaking hands, remembering peoples names, knowing exactly where to go to source what you need. GPIQ supplements these skills and experiences; it does not replace them. 

That is our 1-2 punch: we leverage cutting edge tech to give our logisticians they need to do their job more efficiently and accurately, NOT to replace their jobs.  

Evaluating Product Quality

Procurement is only half of the strategy, though. What good is a solid supply chain and procurement process if the parts are substandard? It isn’t any good. 

Quality Assurance Processes

Greenwood Aerospace is AS9120B certified and is committed to consistently achieving customer satisfaction with product quality, on-time delivery, and unparalleled customer service. Working closely with our customers, we monitor and implement new industry requirements and ensure the integrity of products and services delivered to our customers. We take every opportunity to stay ahead of supply chain threats.

Greenwood Aerospace is U.S. Department of State ITAR-registered, allowing us to partner with large defense contractors on various military initiatives for exporting ITAR-controlled items.

  • UEI: KVSUYYSJS174
  • DUNS: 604006874
  • Cage Code: 2Y735
  • ITAR DDTC Export Compliant
  • AS9120B QMS Certified
  • NAICS: 488190, 336413, 332722, 336411, 336413, 481212, 532411

We are also registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), which allows contracting officers to identify us as eligible for HUBZone contracts. 

Logistics and Delivery

Not only are we your parts procurement experts for military aircraft parts, but we are also logistics, delivery, and warehouse authorities. 

Shipping Capabilities

The U.S. Military is one of the most strictly regulated entities in the world. From basic oil servicing to nuclear weapons and down to every single screw on a weapons system, everything that goes on in military aviation (and every other aspect of military operations) is detailed. A critical part of every military aviation unit is the supply chain, and how parts are delivered matters—a lot. 

Modern shipping, including the standard shipping containers we see on intermodal trains, extends the lessons learned from World War II. In short, the military takes its logistics very seriously. As a contractor to many DOD projects, Greenwood Aerospace has the expertise to ensure all components and parts are shipped according to the exacting and precise criteria laid out in MIL-STD-2073-1.

The military needs a standardized method of ensuring that parts are shipped correctly. Why?

  • To keep it from being damaged
  • To make sure it fits in cargo aircraft, palletization, etc. 
  • Proper preservation for extended storage

Our team ensures that all DoD or MIL-SPEC packaging standards are rigorously followed, so that when you receive them, you know they are going to be in proper working order. 

Greenwood Aerospace is your leader in government procurement, aircraft and parts storage, distribution, and military and defense contracting. Learn more about our services for the defense and military industries. For additional information, you can also get in touch with us here or by emailing sales@governmentprocurement.com.

Final Thoughts

It is getting harder and harder to find quality sources of military aircraft parts, but don’t worry: with Greenwood Aerospace, you have the cutting-edge partner you need to get exactly what you need. 

We will use our leverage as industry leaders and a trusted name to make sure you have access to the parts you need for your mission. We also provide warehousing in our 42,000 square foot facility and will ship your parts using MIL-SPEC standards upon request. 

If you are ready to get start, check out our online quote option! Or, you can email us at sales@governmentprocurement.com, or call us at (580) 762-2580.