
Commercial Aviation GSE
Reliable, Compliant Ground Support Equipment for Commercial Aviation
Ground Support Equipment (GSE) plays a critical role in aircraft maintenance, servicing, and ground operations, ensuring efficiency and safety on the apron. SafeRack’s AeroStep rolling tooling platforms provide OSHA-compliant, lightweight, and modular access solutions designed for commercial aviation.
SafeRack’s AeroStep rolling tooling platforms provide OSHA-compliant, lightweight, and modular access solutions designed for commercial aviation operations. Built for ergonomics and efficiency, AeroStep platforms feature precision parts and STP modeling, ensuring secure and adaptable access for maintenance, inspections, and servicing.
With a modular design, AeroStep platforms are easily repurposed to meet changing operational needs, while their lightweight construction allows for effortless movement across aircraft maintenance areas. Standardized components and quick shipping ensure seamless integration into airport and airline maintenance workflows.
- Modular & Lightweight Design – Easily repositioned and reconfigured to accommodate evolving maintenance and servicing needs.
- Aircraft Maintenance & Engine Access – Secure, ergonomic platforms designed for inspections, repairs, and component changes.
- Customizable & Versatile Equipment – Solutions include landing gear change stands, wheel well platforms, and cabin interior access stands.
- Variable & Fixed Height Access Stands – Designed to provide stable access to different aircraft sections for maintenance personnel.
- Precision-Built Components – STP modeling ensures exact fit and durability for long-term aviation use.
- Quick Shipping & Easy Assembly – Standardized components allow for fast delivery and seamless integration into aviation maintenance operations.

Supporting Safer Work Environments with Reliable Access Solutions

Mobile Tooling Platforms with the Stability of Fixed Stairs








Stable Access with Mobile Flexibility
AeroStep’s rolling stairs and maintenance platforms provide the stability of fixed stairs while remaining highly mobile. These platforms offer effortless positioning, tight gap tolerances, adjustable heights, and cantilevered access, making them ideal for assembly and maintenance applications.
OSHA-Compliant for Any Environment
All AeroStep platforms are OSHA-compliant, ensuring the highest safety standards for your team. They can also be customized to fit challenging environments, allowing safe and precise access to hard-to-reach areas.
Safe & Adjustable Access
Our adjustable-height mobile platforms provide a stable and safe workspace, eliminating the need for ladders while improving accessibility. These solutions are ideal for engine inspections, cargo access, capsule assembly, and overall aircraft maintenance.
FOD (Foreign Object Debris) Options
All AeroStep Tooling Platforms and Stairs can be configured to defend against Foreign Object Debris.

Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all AeroStep platforms meet or exceed OSHA safety standards, ensuring compliance for aircraft maintenance and ground support operations. Features such as enclosed handrails, slip-resistant surfaces, and adjustable height options enhance worker safety.
Yes, AeroStep platforms can be configured for various aircraft models and maintenance applications. Options include adjustable heights, removable handrails with soft bumpers, tool tray mounts, contour handrails that follow aircraft fuselage curves, and diamond plate walk surfaces for added durability and safety.
Yes, AeroStep platforms and stairs can be designed with FOD prevention features, reducing the risk of loose tools or debris in sensitive maintenance environments. This helps maintain a clean, controlled workspace.
AeroStep platforms are built with lightweight aluminum construction and 360° swiveling casters for easy maneuverability. Lockdown wheels ensure stability when in use, making them ideal for precise positioning in maintenance areas.
AeroStep platforms are used for engine inspections, cargo access, capsule assembly, fuselage and barrel maintenance, helicopter servicing, and general aircraft ground support tasks. Their modular, ergonomic design provides safe and efficient access in tight or high-reach areas.
What Customers Are Saying
This gate has held up well. We are a beef slaughter house and have a very tough environment where many chemicals are used in the clean up process daily and this gate has held up well through all this.
By Lee T. from JBS Tolleson
Results have been excellent. No complaints. I expected a 8-12 week delivery – It arrived in 6 weeks! Chris Hite has been extremely patient and helpful. No surprises in the product quality. I have designed 7 unloading stations in the last three years. Results have been excellent. No complaints.
By Jack H. from Hexcel Corporation
My gates were shipped out extremely fast. I like the adjustable arms allowing the gate to be installed in multiple openings. I would and have recommended the product due to its durability and great customer service which I’m sure is wide spread throughout the sales department. I found a quality product that I will surely purchase if the need for the product comes back around.
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