
About Us
AACE
A Family Business,
with a Trusted Legacy
Founded in 1997 by Rick Hussey and now led by his daughter, Lynette Hussey, AACE is a proudly independent Small Medium Enterprise (SME) providing technical and engineering consultancy services to Defence and Industry customers across the Air, Land, and Maritime domains.
With a core team of around 50 employees, supported by trusted associates and strategic partnerships, AACE delivers scalable, high-quality, and bespoke support packages tailored to our customers’ needs.
We are proud to be recognised as one of the MOD’s most trusted support contractors, consistently ranked among the top ten suppliers on key frameworks.

“I can’t believe how quickly this year has gone and how much I enjoy working for AACE.
You have blended the perfect balance of fee earning autonomy, whilst retaining the feeling of being part of a very close-knit team with some great Management staff, who are all so friendly and welcoming.”
AACE Employee
Our Management Team

Lynette Hussey
Managing Director

Darren Minty
Technical Director

Malcom Toy
Non-Executive Director

Matt Read
Air Safety & Engineering Operations Manager

Matt Laverton
Integrated Logistic Support & Technical Publications Operations Manager

Colin Barnett
Land Safety & Engineering Operations Manager

Matt Crouch
Maritime Safety & Engineering Operations Manager

Josh Hind
Land Safety & Engineering Deputy Operations Manager

Shaun King
Air Safety & Engineering Deputy Operations Manager

Tim Wong
Maritime Safety & Engineering Deputy Operations Manager

James Russell
Technical Publications Deputy Operations Manager
Our Values
As a family-owned business, AACE remains committed to upholding the core values that have been at the heart of the company since being founded by Rick in 1997
Customer Focus
We are dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through providing objective, high-integrity advice and support.
Employee Engagement
Our people are our greatest asset. We invest in their development and foster a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of teamwork, fostering a supportive and collaborative culture amongst our employees and working closely with trusted associates and partner companies to reach our goals together.
Quality & Excellence
We strive for excellence in everything we do, delivering high-quality outcomes in a competitive and demanding industry.
Flexibility & Agility
As a small business, we adapt quickly to change, offering personalised services, direct communication, and tailored solutions.
