ThistleGreen Technologies was founded in 1999 to provide design & analysis services to the aviation industry. Steve Bowyer is the founder and president of the company. He started the business in order to make his extensive experience in aircraft structures design and certification available to a wide range of customers. Mr. Bowyer has 30-plus years of experience in aircraft modification and repair while working for airframe OEM’s, airlines and repair stations. This provides the technical capabilities that ensure the company’s success.

Since 1999, the company has enjoyed steady growth and an ever expanding list of clients. These include:

• Heavy aircraft modifiers such as Voyageur Aviation, TIMCO, Goodrich, and Boeing.
• Corporate aviation modifiers including Brunswick Aviation Services, Greenpoint Technologies, Midcoast Aviation, Garrett Aviation Services, Bombardier Aviation Services and Landmark Aviation.
• Avionics manufacturers such as Honeywell, Universal Avionics, Securaplane Technologies and Wulfsberg.
• A wide variety of aircraft operators and repair stations throughout the USA, Canada and Europe, including government agencies such as the US Forest Service.
• Engineering companies such as L2 Aviation, JBRND, and Aerodesign Inc.
• International customers in need of FAA certification services and on-site support.

Mr. Bowyer is a Designated Engineering Representative appointed by the Federal Aviation Administration. This delegation is in the structures area, and it includes FAR 23 & 25 airplanes, with a special designation for repairs & alterations.

Mr. Bowyer’s experience includes OEM and airline structural repair design, military modification design, corporate jet structural modifications, avionics installations, environmental testing (RTCA DO-160), test rig design and corporate interiors installations. He has been involved in several international programs involving FAA certification of aircraft in foreign countries. Mr. Bowyer has a Bachelor of Engineering degree and is also a SMELS pilot.

We also maintain a powerful network of associate firms and individuals whom we can draw upon to expand our core competencies when needed. This allows us to scale our technical offerings to meet customer requirements without unnecessary overhead.

The wide range of skills available at ThistleGreen Technologies provides client firms with the experience and expertise they need to ensure success with projects that involve structural design and FAA certification.