Sargent Aerospace & Defense

WHO WE ARE 

Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace and Defense has been supporting the commercial and military aerospace, marine, and industrial markets via the design and manufacture of actuation and specialty bearings products for over 100 years. Sargent is based in Tucson, AZ, and works from a 155,000 square foot campus that houses manufacturing operations, design engineering, quality, and business management functions. Sargent’s diverse and dedicated team is focused on helping our customers achieve success across their respective market domains. Sargent is an operating division of RBC Bearings (NASD: ROLL). 

Our Mission 

Our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. By emphasizing employee development, customer focus, and continual improvement we are able to deliver high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations.

Our Core Values

• Integrity 
• Respects & Values People
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Results Focus
• Continual Improvement

How We Are Structured

Sargent is based out of a 155,000 square foot facility in Tucson, AZ, and employs a diverse, growing, workforce of more than 350 people. Sargent is organized into three business units:

• Aerospace Hydraulics- Designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests hydraulic actuation assemblies for commercial, military, and space-based aerospace applications. Sargent supports a variety of military and commercial aircraft currently in production including the F-35 and 737MAX.
• Marine Hydraulics- Designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests hydraulic valves for the U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine force. Sargent has been supporting the US Navy since the 1950s and has designs on a number of nuclear submarines including the Ohio Class (SSBN) and Virginia Class (SSN).
• Kahr Bearing- Designs and manufactures specialty bearings for various markets, including commercial and military rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft, marine, space, and industrial. Kahr Bearing’s specialty products are based on industry-leading liner systems that routinely outperform competing products in longevity and weight.