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FDH Aero
FDH Aero is the largest independent global distributor and a trusted solutions partner for aerospace and defense supply chain logistics. Comprised of dedicated divisions including FDH Hardware, FDH Electronics, and FDH Defense Aftermarket, the company provides the full breadth of products and services required to serve the entire aircraft lifecycle. Global inventories include hardware, electrical, electro-mechanical, and consumables & expendables. As the only A&D-focused platform of scale capable of supporting the entire universe of platforms, FDH Aero supports customer needs with speed, reliability, technical/engineering expertise, and flexible services that deliver inventory exactly when and where it is needed. Recognized for industry excellence, FDH Aero was recently named a “Best Place to Work in Aviation” for the second consecutive year, and its hardware brand, PDQ Airspares, was honored with the 2025 Excellence in Aviation Consumables Award.
Purpose
The purpose of FDH Aero is to serve as the critical link that bridges customer demands with supplier constraints in the highly complex aerospace and defense industry. The company takes the operational burden off both sides of the supply chain by aggregating the needs of 10,000 different customers into the massive, predictable bulk orders that parts manufacturers require. At the same time, FDH Aero manages 2,800 suppliers on behalf of OEMs and Aftermarket programs, reducing their burden so they can consolidate their supply chain and focus on building and repairing aircraft. By deeply understanding the structural mismatch between manufacturing efficiency and volatile demand schedules, FDH holds broad, deep inventory to ensure rapid, reliable delivery and prevent highly expensive line-down events.
Vision
FDH Aero's vision is to build tomorrow's global supply chain through an independent, service-centric approach. The organization strives to be the industry’s most trusted global solutions partner by maintaining superior execution-led value, deep product expertise, and inventory-backed availability. FDH envisions a globally connected but locally empowered network, leveraging its 34 locations across 15 countries to solve highly complex sourcing problems quickly without the delays of centralized bureaucracy. As the industry accelerates toward next-generation advancements, the company is strategically positioned to capture outsized gains from the accelerating electrification of A&D platforms while extending core strengths into new areas like engines and propulsion.
Mission
The mission of FDH Aero is to be fundamentally "designed to deliver." The company provides high-touch, service-driven partnerships through process excellence, uncompromising safety, and disciplined performance. Recognizing its position as often the last touch on a mission-critical part before it enters an aircraft, FDH invests heavily in people, expertise, and technology. The organization proactively anticipates and solves customers’ most stringent components, driven by a team with the highest technical competence in the industry—many of whom hold dual roles as engineers and salespeople capable of troubleshooting inventory shortages by identifying substitute parts that will perform to the same standard as the original part. Through advanced technologies and rigorous processes, including inspections, testing, documentation, and first article verification, FDH ensures products meet the most demanding performance expectations, earning delegated inspection authority from leading customers.
Additional Culture Details
At FDH Aero, protecting people and the planet is central to operations. The company has formalized its commitment to safety and sustainability through the Path to Zero strategy, which reflects a core belief that all workplace injuries and environmental incidents are preventable. FDH is actively committed to pursuing carbon neutrality, minimizing environmental impact, and reducing waste in alignment with the UN
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global standards like ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. This commitment extends to unparalleled quality assurance, with FDH Aero fully complying with AS/EN9100,
AS/EN9120, and ASA-100/FAA AC 00-56 standards to deliver uncompromising safety and reliability. World-class EHS+S and quality standards start on the floor with every employee and extend out across the entire global supply chain.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global standards like ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. This commitment extends to unparalleled quality assurance, with FDH Aero fully complying with AS/EN9100,
AS/EN9120, and ASA-100/FAA AC 00-56 standards to deliver uncompromising safety and reliability. World-class EHS+S and quality standards start on the floor with every employee and extend out across the entire global supply chain.
Values
- We Are Service-First
- We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partner's most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through.