Our Story

HRD Aero Systems has been delivering and servicing durable, efficient aircraft safety equipment for almost 40 years, making HRD your go-to aerospace services company in California, Texas, Malaysia and everywhere you fly.

Dedicated Aerospace Industry Leader For Your Organization

HRD Aero Systems operates FAA Repair Stations that have been providing world-class service for almost fourty years. Corporate flight departments, maintenance and modification facilities, OEMs, owner-flown aircraft and parts brokers have all taken advantage of HRD’s “One-Stop Shopping” services. This unique concept allows HRD to provide innovative, responsive solutions for all of your safety equipment needs.

HRD Aero Systems employs over two hundred highly trained, dedicated employees, through our offices located in Malaysia, Texas and California. HRD has a world wide agency network to service any need, anywhere.

HRD is FAA, ESA, DOT, and Airline approved, dedicated to the overhauling aircraft fire extinguishers (engine, cargo, APU and portable units), oxygen equipment (crew masks, cylinders and regulators), and survival equipment (slides, rafts and floats). HRD also holds over 400 PMA sub-assembly components for servicing fire extinguishers, oxygen and survival products. Our facility’s are state of the art, allowing us to be the ultimate source in the repair and sales of your aircraft safety equipment.

HRD provides industry leading turnaround times for routine service and 24-hour turnaround for AOG or other unscheduled maintenance requirements. With over 3,000 spare parts fire extinguishers and 1,000 oxygen bottles in stock for Zero-Time condition, we can exchange or sell these units for same-day shipments, in the majority of cases.

Additionally, HRD is committed to staying at the forefront of technology. By leveraging advanced forecasting systems and data analytics, we ensure the right parts and manpower are available precisely when needed. This proactive approach reduces downtime and keeps your operations running smoothly, meeting the industry’s most demanding schedules with confidence.

Operators have a better choice with HRD! Privately-owned, customer focused, and agile business, which allows us to conscientiously support the demanding schedule of your operation.

Here at HRD, we have a genuine interest in your needs, we get it done with a servant’s heart and are better than yesterday. If we may be of service to your company or if you have any further questions regarding our service, please contact us at any time. From small fleets to the largest major airlines in the world, HRD believes in true partnerships to become your safety equipment service provider.

TOM SALAMONE – PRESIDENT/CEO

Our Purpose

We service safety equipment to ensure the safest journey for you and your family.

Our Vision

To be a trustworthy partner for the aviation industry.

Our Mission

At HRD Aero Systems, our commitment is unwavering: to ensure safety, deliver quality, and meet the evolving needs of our customers. We
believe in forging strong partnerships, setting the standard in aviation service. Our dedicated employees stand at the heart of our success, embodying our values and elevating each journey. We’re on board with you.

How We Behave

Get It Done
• Safely and done right
• Above and beyond expectations
• Find a way

Servant’s Heart
• Embrace organization before self
• Be positive
• Willing to make sacrifices

Better than Yesterday
• Strong work ethic
• Be accountable
• Continuous self-improvement

How We Succeed

Focus on Long Term Partnerships
• Building lasting relationships
• Integrating with customer
• Employee engagement and loyalty

Deals that Make Sense
• Financially responsible agreements
• Meeting customer’s needs
• Enhancing company value

Easy on the Customer
• Simplifying customer experience
• Responsive problem-solving
• Transparent communication

Supporting the Community

HRD Aero Systems is about more than high-quality manufacturing — we’re also committed to helping those around us by giving back to the community. We frequently support local nonprofit organizations with charitable donations to help make a difference in the world.

In 2018, we donated $935 to the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a teaching hospital dedicated to ending avoidable blindness. Our donation helped fund the organization’s sight-saving programs, which train local doctors and nurses to serve in less fortunate countries.

Choose HRD Aero Systems as Your Go-To Aerospace Supplier

If you’re looking for an aerospace manufacturing company that cares, choose HRD Aero Systems. We’ve spent almost 40 years providing customers from all aviation industries with affordable, high-quality aircraft safety components they can trust.