METREA AVIATION SERVICES, MX2 INC.
TAMPA, FLORIDA

METREA AVIATION SERVICES, MX2 INC., operating under the trade name Southern Air Systems Maintenance (SAS), is a reputable aviation service provider headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Incorporated on December 12, 1997, with the filing number P97000105139, SAS offers comprehensive aircraft management and maintenance services from its base at 5525 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL. The company has evolved through name changes from SOUTHERN AIR SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE, INC. to its current designation, METREA AVIATION SERVICES, MX2 INC. The organization expertly manages over 30 diverse aircraft for a wide array of clients including public and private entities, the Department of Defense, and major defense contractors. SAS's operational experience spans fixed-wing and rotary wing platforms, ranging from large air carrier aircraft to specialized mission-specific planes and mediums to smaller helicopters. This breadth allows SAS to offer discounted industry pricing while maintaining extensive service capabilities. Commitment to safety is paramount at SAS, underscored by tens of thousands of incident-free flight hours on both domestic and complex international missions. The company's pilot team undergoes rigorous training ensuring the successful completion of mission objectives with stringent operational priorities. Additionally, SAS maintains authorization to handle operations under various Federal Aviation Regulations, including FAR Parts 91, 91 (Subpart K), 121, 125, and 135. The primary maintenance facility is located at a 32,000 square foot hangar equipped with specialized workshops such as a dedicated battery shop, sheet metal shop, and a well-stocked parts department. SAS conducts extensive fixed-wing and rotary-wing inspections in-house and maintains strategic partnerships for advanced services such as major avionics work with Duncan Aviation, significant engine maintenance with Dallas Airmotive, and comprehensive NDT operations through Power Aviation. As a certified 'Environmentally Friendly Facility,' SAS underscores its commitment to sustainable practices. Led by President Jon Piper, the company continues to meet high operational standards while evolving to meet future industry advancements, as reflected in their last name change event on December 14, 2022, and an annual report update in March 2024.