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Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc

Boise City, ID, US • 100 - 249 Employees
Aerospace/Defense

In 1995 Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), was established in Boise, Idaho, to meet the growing demand for night vision systems within public and civil aviation operations. Since that time, ASU has demonstrated the true definition of a complete "Go-to" company for both rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft operations.Founder and CEO of ASU, Mike Atwood, has been involved since the inception of night vision technology with both military and civil applications. The evolution of night vision systems has transformed the aviation industry during the last few decades and ASU has been at the forefront of this revolution helping to make night operations safer and more dependable.The beneficiaries of these efforts are not limited to Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Law Enforcement, and Search and Rescue operations, but also encompass communities across our nation protecting public safety, natural resources, and the welfare of those executing critical missions.Today, society is demanding smarter technology and a safer environment without compromising quality or efficiency. ASU is accepting that challenge with our continued Innovation for a Safer Tomorrow.ASU headquarters in Boise is a 39,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility that is a work home to more than 50 employees. In 2015 ASU expanded to meet growing staff and capacity requirements by adding 27,000 sq. ft. that includes 15,000 sq. ft. of hangar space, a 4,000 sq. ft. manufacturing area, and 8,000 sq. ft. of office space, much of which is dedicated to research and development of innovative new products and solutions. The expansion of facility and staff has postured ASU better serve customers executing life-saving missions around the world.