Jason Henderson

Jason Henderson supports the FA8118 unit of the Department of the Air Force in sustaining and modernizing critical aerospace systems through strategic procurement of remanufactured, overhauled, and limited new-manufacture aircraft components. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational readiness for legacy and active-duty platforms including the B-52, KC-135, E-3, T-38, and B-1 by acquiring high-integrity subsystems such as fuel pumps, actuators, servo-cylinders, and gearboxes. His acquisitions span complex engineering services, precision metal fabrication, and aerospace component restoration, aligning with the unit’s mission to extend service life and maintain airworthiness without full-platform replacement. Henderson maintains consistent working relationships with key defense contractors including MOOG Military Aircraft LLC, AMD International Technologies LLC, Texas Aerospace Services Inc, Aerocorex LLC, and United Dynamics, Inc. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration on technical refreshes, certified repair processes, and qualified vendor manufacturing of mission-critical flight systems. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, traceability, and compliance with military specifications, fostering vendor engagement through technical alignment and performance-based contract structures. A strong advocate for small business participation, Henderson consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly 80% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient industrial base of specialized suppliers capable of delivering precision aerospace components and overhaul services. His contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to socioeconomic programs, leveraging small business capabilities to meet mission-critical requirements while promoting workforce and innovation diversity. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 336413 for aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing and 331110 for iron and steel processing, with additional emphasis on sheet metal work (332322) and heavy-gauge metal tank fabrication (332420). These categories reflect deep technical expertise in aerospace metallurgy, fluid systems, and structural component restoration, underscoring his specialization in sustaining complex, high-stress aviation systems through precision manufacturing and certified remanufacturing processes.