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About ESAero


Founded in 2003, ESAero has served the needs of the engineering industry through its work on entrepreneurial concept development, aircraft modifications, and more.

On the Cutting Edge

Founded in 2003, ESAero has served the needs of the engineering industry through its work on entrepreneurial concept development, aircraft modifications, military and commercial conceptual air vehicle designs, sub-scale technology demonstrators, hybrid propulsion system research and development, and niche engineering support.

Employees working in warehouse

ESAero has been described as an “Advanced Design Group to Advanced Design Groups”. With multiple facilities located in San Luis Obispo and at the Oceano (CA) County Airport (L52) ESAero is able to provide a wide variety of services including engineering, manufacturing, testing, and qualification. With all of these capabilities, ESAero will continue to provide the engineering community with cutting-edge solutions.

ESAero staff standing with current California state Congressman Salud Carbajal

Legacy of Leadership

ESAero has a legacy of Aerospace Leadership on the Board of Directors and advising the company. This heritage includes previous Aerospace success with non-profits and small business growth through IPO.

Meet the Leadership Team

It has been a pleasure working with ESAero. They are a very hard working young group of individuals educated in California, cultivating a business in California, and truly dedicated to their clients.

The Honorable Andrea Seastrand, Executive Director
California Space Authority

People working at ESAero

Strategic Direction


  • Vision

    To provide engineering services and manufactured product to the highest quality standards at reasonable cost to our customers, delivered on time.

  • Mission

    Provide the aerospace engineering community with cutting-edge system design, fast product development, high quality manufacturing solutions, comprehensive analysis and testing, and technology demonstrations.

  • Goals

    Drive growth and profit by continuing to deliver engineering services of the highest quality to the aerospace community while investing in the infrastructure to support growth manufacturing and aftermarket services in the aerospace market segment.

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ESAero to Exhibit at Vertical Flight Society's Forum 80 - Booth 607

ESAero will be showcasing its experience, services, and products at this year's show in Montreal!

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