Established in 2004, JETS is a technical support organisation serving the business aviation and regional airline sectors. It specialises in the maintenance and repair of Hawker Series, Dornier 328, and Bombardier Challenger aircraft.
There aren’t many places where security standards are more stringent than at international airports. When JETS decided to relocate to new premises at Bournemouth Airport, security and safety were two of the first issues its General Manager needed to tackle.
JETS’ new facility consists of two aircraft hangars, office space, and storage facilities. With 30 staff on-site and a steady stream of visitors and contractors, JETS needed a robust fire and security system to bring the premises up to airport safety standards.
JETS turned to Chris Lewis Fire & Security to advise on the best protection for the facility. Martin Gibbons, General Manager at JETS commented, “We were working to very short timescales and Chris Lewis Fire & Security worked hard to make everything happen very quickly, from being available at extremely short notice for our initial meeting to getting proposals and quotes to us.” He added, “We understood airport security requirements, but didn’t know what systems we needed to achieve them. Their engineers are clearly very knowledgeable and were able to design a fire and security system that met our requirements exactly.”
Preventing unauthorised access onto the airport’s runway was of paramount importance. Because both hangers have open airside access, JETS needed a read in/read-out access control system on its internal and external doors. They also wanted to prevent unauthorised access to the buildings when unoccupied, be able to centrally monitor and control access across the site, and be given early and clear warning in the event of a fire.
JETS needed to make absolutely certain that unauthorised personnel could not gain access to its hangers, and from there onto the airport’s runway.
JETS needed to make absolutely certain that unauthorised personnel could not gain access to its hangers, and from there onto the airport’s runway.
“The service that we have received has been first rate. Chris Lewis Fire & Security has really taken the time to understand our requirements and limitations, and has delivered in every aspect of the work. I now see them as trusted advisors who I won’t hesitate to contact when the time comes to extend or enhance the systems we now have in place.”
Martin Gibbons General Manager, JETS
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