Prioritizing safety

Who we are

Founded in 1996, SES has evolved into one of the UK’s leading maintainers and suppliers of aircrew survival equipment, ejection seats, parachutes, and marine safety systems. With over 29 years of handson experience, the SES team combines deep technical expertise with real-world operational knowledge to support sectors where readiness is non-negotiable.

What sets us apart

From military and civil aviation to marine rescue and air ambulance operations, SES delivers tailored solutions that meet the unique demands of each mission. Certified by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and working closely with leading industry original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), SES ensures every product meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. What truly sets SES apart is its inhouse engineering and design capability, a rare asset that allows for fully customised, mission-specific equipment. Whether supplying, servicing, or manufacturing critical systems, SES offers a responsive, costeffective service trusted by operators across the globe.

Equipment and services

SES provides a comprehensive range of mission-critical survival equipment, including aircrew flight helmets and oxygen masks (as an authorised Gentex distributor), life preservers, aviation and offshore life rafts, and custom personal survival packs (PSPs). The company also specialises in the service and repack of parachute systems, alongside ejection seat overhaul and equipment support. In the marine and rescue sector, SES delivers bespoke options including rapid-deployment rescue equipment such as our acclaimed aviation SOLO-Raft designed to enable fast, effective response when lives depend on it.

With a reputation built on precision, integrity, and operational excellence, SES continues to support those working in the world’s most demanding environments – because when survival is on the line, there’s no room for compromise.