Passenger & Pilot Access Stands
Mobile boarding stairs, pilot access stands and passenger embarkation platforms engineered to interface safely with cabin door heights and apron operations.
INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
Aviation Maintenance Platforms
Custom aviation access platforms designed in Australia, partnering with international airports and aviation operators worldwide, backed by our Lifetime Structural Warranty.
Service Overview
Platforms engineered
Platforms engineered
to the airframe.
Star Aluminium has proudly partnered with international airports, supplying custom aviation platforms designed in Australia, as well as collaborating with international partners to meet the demands of the global aviation industry.
We supply comprehensive aviation access solutions, from passenger and pilot access stands to engine maintenance and wing platforms. Star Aluminium offers a full range of solutions tailored to your aviation needs, all expertly designed to comply with applicable safety standards while prioritising functionality and ease of use.
Through the design process our consultants evaluate your operational risks and deliver a tailored solution. We support the project end-to-end, consulting, reviewing, designing, manufacturing and delivering your aviation access system, ready for operation.
Aviation Access & Maintenance Range
With extensive industry experience, we deliver platforms across every stage of aircraft and operational maintenance.
Wing Stands, Access & Platforms
Wing stands, wing access stands and full wing platforms shaped to the airframe profile for inspection, repair and panel access across upper wing surfaces.
Engine Maintenance Platforms
Engine access platforms purpose-built for engine bay maintenance, accessory inspection and full-cycle MRO work on turbofan and turboprop installations.
Aviation Maintenance Platforms
General-purpose aviation maintenance platforms covering fuselage access, tail sections, avionics bays and other airframe inspection points.
Aerial Work & Helicopter Platforms
Aerial work platforms and helicopter platforms designed for rotorcraft maintenance, blade inspection and tail-rotor access in hangar environments.
Custom Aviation Solutions
Specific aircraft type, hangar layout or maintenance task, our design team evaluates risks and engineers the platform around them. Lifetime Structural Warranty on every build.
Frequently Asked Questions
What aircraft types and maintenance tasks can platforms be designed for?
Star Aluminium designs maintenance platforms for narrow-body, wide-body and regional aircraft. Access points covered include engines, fuselage, empennage, landing gear bays and avionics hatches. Platform geometry is defined from aircraft maintenance manuals and your specific hangar layout.
Are your aviation platforms approved for use at international airports?
Star Aluminium works with international airport operators and maintenance organisations. All platforms are designed to CASA and Australian Standards compliance frameworks. Specific approval processes depend on the airport authority and MRO requirements.
How is the design process managed for a custom aviation platform?
Our consultants review your operational requirements, aircraft type, hangar constraints and maintenance workflow. A tailored platform design is then engineered, manufactured and delivered ready for operation. We support the project through consulting, design, fabrication and delivery.
What materials and finishes are used for aviation access platforms?
Platforms are fabricated from high-strength structural aluminium alloy, finished with a non-slip deck surface and powder-coated or anodised to suit the operating environment. All materials meet the structural requirements of AS/NZS 1657 and AS/NZS 1170.1.
What warranty applies to aviation maintenance platforms?
All Star Aluminium platforms carry a Lifetime Structural Warranty. This covers the structural integrity of the fabricated frame and attached components when operated within the rated load specification.