AOG courier at London Stansted Airport
Stansted combines a 24-hour cargo operation with based maintenance and business aviation on the same airfield — and sits on the M11 with direct access to the UK road network. For AOG work that combination is unusually practical.
Dispatch is staffed around the clock, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
What Stansted actually offers an AOG job
Stansted is less discussed than Heathrow for freight, but for urgent parts work it has some real practical advantages.
| A 24/7 cargo operation | Stansted's cargo centre runs around the clock, 365 days a year — which matters when a part is released at 02:00 |
|---|---|
| Direct motorway access | Dedicated access to the M11 gives straightforward road connections to London, the Midlands and the wider UK network |
| Based maintenance | Titan Airways is headquartered at Stansted and carries out maintenance in-house at its base there, alongside other engineering and handling operations on the airfield |
| Business aviation presence | Harrods Aviation operates FBO and MRO facilities at Stansted, with hangars equipped for fixed-wing and rotary maintenance |
| Mixed traffic | Scheduled, charter, cargo and business aviation on one airfield, so AOG jobs here vary widely in type |
The 24-hour cargo operation is the point worth remembering. Freight released overnight at Stansted can be collected and moving while most transport providers are closed.
What this means when an aircraft goes tech here
An AOG at Stansted is usually one of three jobs, and they need different plans.
| Job type | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Part is here, aircraft is elsewhere | Freight released at the cargo centre and driven to wherever the aircraft is grounded |
| Aircraft is here, part is elsewhere | Component collected from a supplier, MRO or another base and driven direct to Stansted |
| Both ends elsewhere | Stansted as a through point, or a movement between two other sites entirely |
| What holds jobs up | Why |
|---|---|
| Release and documentation | As at any cargo centre, freight cannot be handed over until clearance, release and outstanding charges are settled |
| Receiving contact unavailable | Particularly on overnight deliveries to hangars and FBOs |
| Wrong vehicle sent | A wheel assembly or engine component needing a tail-lift that was not mentioned at booking |
| Traffic | Generally the least of these, given the M11 access |
Tell dispatch the release status, the receiving contact and the part's weight and dimensions on the first call, and most of what usually goes wrong is designed out before the vehicle moves.
Where we collect from for Stansted jobs
| Stansted cargo centre | Handling agents and freight facilities, once your consignment is released |
|---|---|
| Parts suppliers & distributors | Aviation stockists and exchange pools anywhere in the UK |
| MROs & component workshops | Overhaul facilities returning serviceable units |
| Other cargo terminals | Including Heathrow — see Heathrow cargo collection |
| Operators' stores | Central spares holdings at other bases |
| Other airports | Road movements from airfields nationwide |
What we carry
| Aircraft spare parts | Rotables, line-replaceable units, structural and cabin components |
|---|---|
| Avionics | Flight deck and navigation units, sensitive electronic assemblies |
| Tyres & wheels | Main and nose gear wheel assemblies |
| Brakes | Brake units and associated components |
| Engine parts | Components, modules and accessories, subject to size and lifting arrangements |
| Tooling | Specialist and calibrated tooling, torque equipment |
| Ground equipment | Jigs, fixtures, test and support equipment |
| Documentation | Release certificates and technical records, carried with the part |
Dangerous goods: lithium batteries, oxygen generators, aerosols and compressed gases are common in aviation stores. Declare them when you call and we confirm carriage arrangements case by case before dispatch. Full detail on handling by part type is on our aircraft parts delivery page.
Typical Stansted scenarios
| Scenario | The movement |
|---|---|
| Overnight cargo release | Freight released at the cargo centre during the night and driven straight out |
| Part needed at a Stansted hangar | Component collected from a UK supplier and driven direct to maintenance |
| Charter aircraft goes tech | A short-notice charter operation grounded, with the part elsewhere |
| Business aviation departure at risk | Part needed at an FBO or maintenance facility before a scheduled departure |
| Tyre, wheel or brake change | Assemblies moved urgently to the stand or hangar |
| Unserviceable unit out | Removed component driven from Stansted to an overhaul facility |
| Onward from Stansted | Freight landed here but needed at another airfield entirely |
Access and handover at Stansted
| Cargo collections | At the handling agent's landside facility, once freight is released |
|---|---|
| Deliveries to maintenance or FBO | To the facility, hangar or nominated handover point, into the hands of your contact |
| Beyond a security boundary | Arranged through your operator or handling agent — tell dispatch at booking |
| Overnight handovers | Confirm who will be on site to receive at the hour the vehicle is due |
| What we need | The exact facility and a named contact with a mobile number |
How it works
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 · You call | Phone 020 8888 9988 or message WhatsApp. A person answers, day or night |
| 2 · Details taken | Collection point, delivery point and handover contact, part dimensions and weight, deadline, dangerous goods status |
| 3 · Price and timing | Fixed price and a realistic arrival time before anything moves |
| 4 · Vehicle dispatched | Assigned to your consignment alone — no consolidation, no other drops |
| 5 · Driver details shared | You can contact the driver directly throughout |
| 6 · Collection & POC | Paperwork checked, part loaded and secured, proof of collection recorded |
| 7 · Direct transit | Non-stop to Stansted with updates through the run |
| 8 · Delivery & POD | Handed to your nominated contact, proof of delivery captured and confirmed |
Onward and inbound routes
| Stansted to UK-wide | Freight collected here and driven direct to any UK destination in the same vehicle |
|---|---|
| UK-wide to Stansted | Parts collected from suppliers, MROs or stores anywhere in the UK |
| Airport to airport | To and from Heathrow, Luton, Farnborough, Biggin Hill and London City |
| Midlands and north | Straightforward via the M11 and onward motorway network |
| Passenger transfers | Separate from courier work — see Stansted airport transfers |
Real-time updates, proof of collection & proof of delivery
| Direct communication | You speak to dispatch and are given the driver's contact details |
|---|---|
| Journey updates | Dispatch, collection, in transit, arrival |
| Proof of collection | Recorded at pickup — what was collected, from whom and when |
| Proof of delivery | Captured at handover and confirmed back to you |
| Exceptions | Delayed release, access problems or traffic reported as they happen |
Available 24/7
| Hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays |
|---|---|
| Same day | Collections and deliveries completed the same day across the UK |
| Out of hours | Overnight collections and deliveries, matching Stansted's 24-hour cargo operation |
| Emergency dispatch | Vehicle assigned as soon as the job is confirmed |
| Contact | Phone 020 8888 9988 · WhatsApp +44 7466 237870 |
What we do and don't claim
| What we do | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dedicated vehicle per job | Your consignment travels alone — no consolidation, no multi-drop |
| Direct point-to-point transport | Collection to Stansted without depots or transfers |
| 24/7 dispatch by phone | A person answers and can commit a vehicle at any hour |
| Driver contact shared | Speak to the driver directly during the job |
| Proof of collection and delivery | Recorded at both ends and confirmed to you |
| Aviation environments | Regular work with airports, cargo terminals, MROs and engineering facilities |
| UK-wide collection | We collect from anywhere in the UK for delivery to Stansted |
We also don't publish a headline "vehicle with you within X minutes" figure for Stansted. Response time depends on where the part is and what time it is. You get a realistic arrival time on the first call, which on an AOG is worth considerably more than an optimistic one.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you collect from Stansted cargo centre at night?
Yes. Stansted's cargo operation runs around the clock and our dispatch is staffed 24/7, so overnight collections are routine — provided your freight has been released by the handling agent. Give dispatch the air waybill number and the agent holding it.
How quickly can you reach Stansted?
A vehicle is assigned as soon as the job is confirmed. Timing depends on where the part is and the time of day, so rather than a blanket figure we give you a realistic arrival time on the first call. Phone 020 8888 9988.
Do you arrange customs clearance?
No. We are a transport provider, not a customs broker or clearing agent. Clearance is arranged by you or your forwarder, and we collect once the freight is released.
Can you deliver to maintenance hangars and FBOs at Stansted?
Yes. We deliver to the facility, hangar or nominated handover point and hand the consignment to your contact. Confirm the receiving contact when booking, particularly for overnight deliveries.
Do you have airside access at Stansted?
We do not advertise airside access. Deliveries are made to the facility and handed to your nominated contact; anything beyond a security boundary is arranged through your operator or handling agent.
Can you bring a part to Stansted from elsewhere in the UK?
Yes. We collect from suppliers, distributors, MROs, component workshops or operators' stores anywhere in the UK and drive direct to Stansted in a dedicated vehicle.
What are the commonest causes of delay?
Documentation rather than driving. Freight cannot be released without clearance, the correct paperwork and settled charges. After that, the two commonest problems are no nominated contact on site to receive, and a vehicle sent without a tail-lift for a heavy item.
Will my part travel with other freight?
No. Every job is a dedicated vehicle carrying your consignment alone, driven direct from collection to delivery.
Have ready: collection point, delivery contact at Stansted, part dimensions and weight, deadline, and dangerous goods status.