Schweizer Aircraft is a diversified aerospace company, globally recognized for its industry-leading aircraft products. Over six thousand (6000) sailplanes, helicopters, agricultural aircraft, and reconnaissance aircraft have been designed and manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft. Today, they are operated in more than seventy countries around the world.

Brief History

The three Schweizer brothers built their first glider in 1930 and incorporated the Company that bears their name in 1939. Prior to becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Sikorsky in September 2004, Schweizer Aircraft was the oldest remaining privately-owned aircraft company in the United States. Schweizer Aircraft has produced 2160 sailplanes, 2650 agricultural airplanes, more than 60 special purpose fixed-wing aircraft and unmanned vehicles, and more than 1000 helicopters.

What We Do

Schweizer is dedicated to meeting the changing technological demands of the aerospace community. It has a skilled workforce, outstanding engineering and manufacturing capabilities, and a commitment to Total Quality. Since 1966, our production and maintenance employees have been represented by the United Auto Workers. The competitive global marketplace of the 21st century demands products with outstanding performance, quality, and value; and Schweizer's proprietary products exemplify all of these characteristics. Schweizer produces products in five core business sectors: helicopters, reconnaissance aircraft, unmanned vehicles, aerospace subcontracting and rapid prototyping.