Our People

Meet Our Leadership & Key Specialists

Below are just some of our team who lead our departments and drive our high standards every day:

Skilled. Certified. Committed.

"Experienced professionals, united by a passion for aviation."

Behind every inspection, repair, and overhaul stands a dedicated team of aviation professionals. At ACS, our people are the heart of everything we do — uniting deep technical expertise with a genuine passion for aviation.

James Jacques

James Jacques

Managing Director

James started flying, and working as an aircraft engineer in 2009. He and his family have a rich background of operating and maintaining aircraft . James has had a presence at ACS since the company was incorporated by his father John in 2002. When John needed to prepare the company for his succession, the pair worked together to prepare James to carry ACS into the future with fresh ideas, and a plan for the next evolution of the company.

Richard Howcroft

Richard Howcroft

Purchasing Manager

Richard is Purchasing Manager at Aircraft Component Services, handling sourcing of aircraft components and specialist services for MRO. He joined in 2026 with aviation manufacturing experience and 13+ years in procurement, logistics, and customer support, working closely with suppliers and teams to ensure efficient procurement and reliable turnaround times.

Mark Gainey

Mark Gainey

Workshop Manager

Mark is one of ACS’ most trusted assets. With a career in private jet maintenance, Mark made the transition to the world of component maintenance in 2019. Using his industry expertise, Mark has worked hard to help ACS grow to where it is today and oversees our maintenance activities.

India Mercury

India Mercury

Finance Manager

India has only been with ACS for 3 years, but has unequivocally brought a huge amount of development to our company. With her endless enthusiasm for her work, we wouldn’t be where we are today without her.

Nikki Unsain

Nikki Unsain

Business Development

Nikki is the newest member of our team. She brings endless energy and enthusiasm to the office every day. With a career as air crew, Nikki decided it was time to pursue new avenues in the industry she is passionate about, and we couldn’t be happier to have her on our journey with us, helping to grow our company through her dedication to her work and our company.

Emily Osborne

Emily Osborne

Accounts Manager

With a history in Management Accounting in London, Emily has naturally become a big asset to us at ACS in the short time she has been with us. Supporting not only our Accounts Team, but also Sales and Business Development. Her broad capabilities are in demand at every level of our business.

Careers

Join a team that keeps the world flying. At ACS We’re always looking for passionate, skilled individuals who want to make a difference in the aviation industry.