JBT AeroTech Ground Support Equipment - Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Manufacture and After-Market Service

JBT AeroTech Ground Support Equipment was formed following a 'spin off' from FMC Technologies in 2008, but has a history of being a leading supplier of GSE since 1969, providing over 18,000 units worldwide with a variety of product offerings and technologically advanced equipment solutions.

Our experienced, strong and active product development approach makes us the global leader in providing solutions to the air transportation industry, from the latest engine technology to environmentally friendly products that conform to green initiatives.

Supported by a global network of aftermarket service and spare parts centers located around the world, JBT AeroTech is committed to providing customers with the best available vehicles for the most demanding of ramp environments.

GSE loaders, de-icers and tractors

Products manufactured by JBT AeroTech Ground Support Equipment include:

• Commander main deck and lower deck cargo loaders
• Tempest de-icers
• Expediter towbar-less tractors
• Conventional towbar tractors
• RampSnake® bulk loaders
• Mobile passenger steps
• Transporters

ULDs and cargo loaders

The Commander 15i and 30i cargo loaders are the most frequently used loaders at airports worldwide. The unique HeliRoll® conveying deck system guarantees a smooth and efficient transfer of ULDs onto aircraft tracks, PDUs and rollers.

Customized aircraft de-icers

In our Tempest de-icers we have built-in the best modern solutions to achieve flight safety in winter conditions. A variety of configurations, such as enclosed basket, proportional mix, AirFirst™ and one-man drive, is available to meet customer-specific requirements.

Aircraft towbar-less and towbar towing tractors

The Expediter towbar-less tractor range offers the most versatile push/pull/towing features on the market and our solid conventional B-series towbar tractors provide maximum strength, power and reliability.

Narrow-body-aircraft loaders

RampSnake is the most revolutionary narrow-body loader in the aviation industry. It handles baggage and bulk cargo with practically no lifting for the handlers, reducing occupation injuries. They can be operated by just one person in the cargo hold and one at the baggage cart, no matter the size of the aircraft.

Aircraft passenger boarding steps

Our four passenger boarding steps models are designed to safely and efficiently move passengers to and from a wide range of commercial aircraft.

Aircraft loaders and transporters

The CLT-8 loader for the A320 family offers a combined loader/transporter function, while our CPT-7 is a separate transporter to handle cargo pallet transfer only. Both series are updated to meet the latest specifications for the fastest transfer between dolly and loader.

Electric GSE equipment

JBT AeroTech has been developing products to meet the increasing demands for 'green' equipment for 25 years. Today our electric products include Commander 15i loaders, B400e tow tractors, CPT-7E transporters, EuroStep-E and UES-2 passenger stairs, and the RampSnake bulk loader.

In addition, older Commander 15 loaders operating in the field can have their diesel power modules converted to the same electric power package as the new Commander 15i electric loader.

GSE after-market spare parts and service

All our spare parts include the latest technical and engineering updates to ensure you have the most reliable original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts on the market today.

When you contact us, you get the vast experience of the entire facility at your fingertips. We ensure that you get the parts that you need when you need them in order to minimize downtime and maximize uptime, through our widespread network of GSE parts warehousing facilities.

Our customer service department provides the finest operations and maintenance training programs in the industry. JBT has dedicated training facilities with highly trained service technicians and engineers to provide courses covering all maintenance-related topics, from simple electrical systems through to advanced troubleshooting techniques.

Service team capabilities include heavy PMs, field kit installations, on-site unit inspection, on-site equipment refurbishment, accident repair, unit breakdown for shipping, and unit build-up after shipping.