About Us
Built from firsthand aviation experience, Weaver-Ginn Aerospace develops practical equipment that solves real challenges for flight crews, aircraft operators, and passengers.
Invented by a Pilot, Built for Aviation
Weaver-Ginn Aerospace was born from firsthand experience in the cockpit and on the ramp. After seeing the challenges crews face with baggage handling, passenger accessibility, and day-to-day aircraft operations, we set out to develop better solutions – equipment designed by people who understand aviation because they’ve lived it.
- Driven by Innovation
- OUR APPROACH
We don’t develop equipment simply to introduce something new. We focus on solving real problems with solutions that can fit naturally into aviation operations. That means prioritizing safety, portability, ease of use, and thoughtful engineering from the very beginning.
- The People Behind the Innovation
Meet the Team
James Ginn, CEO
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Amy Hartness, Director of Operations
Amy Hartness serves as Director of Operations at Weaver-Ginn Aerospace, LLC, bringing the organization, focus, and follow-through that keep people and projects moving forward. With more than 30 years of senior executive administrative experience in the corporate sector, she offers expertise spanning finance, marketing, strategic planning, and information technology.
During her tenure at The Coca-Cola Company, Amy supported senior executives in marketing and financial operations, managing priorities in a demanding corporate environment. Her professional background also includes experience with Mercedes-Benz and corporate event planning, further strengthening her ability to coordinate complex initiatives and deliver results with precision and care.
Amy holds an associate degree in Applied Science from Truett-McConnell College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in Christian Ministry from Brewton-Parker University. She is also a licensed Georgia REALTOR® and Notary Public.
An active participant in professional and community organizations, Amy values service, meaningful relationships, and opportunities to make a positive impact. In recognition of her accomplishments and community involvement, she was named the 2019–2020 American Beauties Woman of the Year.
Leslie D. “Les” Weaver, Founder & Inventor
Les Weaver brings more than 50 years of flying and a lifetime in corporate aviation to Weaver-Ginn Aerospace and AirStair Solutions. He is the inventor and patent holder behind both the AeroChair and the Suitcase Sling.
For 30 years, Les served as Chief Pilot and Director of Flight Operations. He flew as Captain for Fortune 200 companies including Sara Lee, Chrysler Corporation and Delphi. He logged more than 20,000 flight hours in worldwide operations, mostly in advanced Bombardier and Gulfstream aircraft. He also served as an FAA Check Airman, with pass/fail authority over pilot proficiency on multiple aircraft types. He was a voting member of Bombardier’s Global Advisory Committee for 12 years. His experience covers aircraft management, new aircraft completions and factory deliveries, and he currently manages two Bombardier Global Express aircraft. He holds a B.S. in Aviation Management.
In October 2025, the FAA presented Les with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. It is the most prestigious honor the FAA gives pilots, and it recognizes 50 or more years of safe flight operations. Les began flying in 1972.
Aimee Weaver, Chief Operating Officer
Aimee Weaver is Chief Operating Officer of Weaver-Ginn Aerospace and comes from three generations of corporate aviation. She started in the industry as a teenager and has 29 years of experience in Part 91 and Part 135 flight operations, maintenance and regulatory compliance, including flight operations and maintenance manual development.
Fifteen years ago, Aimee and her father, Les Weaver, co-founded AirStair Solutions. The company built a portable, non-STC loading system for passengers who can’t climb aircraft stairs. As President, she has placed AeroChair units with operators across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South America and Australia. At Weaver-Ginn, she leads operations and go-to-market strategy for the Suitcase Sling, a patented baggage loader designed to reduce crew injuries on large-cabin and ultra-long-range aircraft.
Steve Justice, Chief Engineer
R. Steven Justice is a proven leader with over 45 years of experience across many areas including innovation, entrepreneurship, economic development, engineering, and information technology in both the public and private sectors. He currently serves as the Chief Engineer for Weaver-Ginn Aerospace located in Peachtree City, Georgia.
In the public sector working for the State of Georgia, Steve served as the Executive Director of the Georgia Centers of Innovation leading a wide-ranging program to provide the State’s strategic industries – Aerospace, Agribusiness, Energy Technology, Information Technology, Logistics, and Manufacturing – with technical industry expertise, collaborative research and partnerships help them to grow globally. Steve also worked with local communities to help them develop innovation centers and incubators as part of their economic development programs. More recently he was the founding Director of Launch Fayette to provide entrepreneurs with the education and support they need to launch successful businesses which will contribute to Fayette County’s local economy.
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In the private sector, Mr. Justice provided technical and managerial leadership for teams composed of major North American, European, and Asian companies while serving at Lockheed-Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace, Northrop, Delta Air Lines, Generation Orbit Launch Services, The Ginn Group, and in addition to founding two Georgia based companies. Mr. Justice participated in the development, certification, and support of several notable aircraft including Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and C-130J Hercules as well as the Northrop B-2 “Stealth Bomber”, the Gulfstream G-IV business jet, and X-60A hypersonic research vehicle. He also led Research & Development programs for a wide range of advanced aircraft and systems for both military and civil applications. He is a former FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) and is currently a Licensed Professional Engineer.
Steve is the Treasurer of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and a member of the Board of Trustees and the Board of the AIAA Foundation. He is also a member of the Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation (GTARC) Board of Trustees. He is a former member of the Board of the Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance, Georgia Southern University College of Engineering and Computing Advisory Council, Secretary of the Aerospace States Association, and the Georgia Institute of Technology School of Aerospace Engineering Advisory Council. He is also long-time member of the Commemorative Air Force, Experimental Aircraft Association, and the Atlanta Aero Club.
Mr. Justice has been listed multiple times as one of the “100 Most Influential Georgians” by Georgia Trend Magazine and by Atlanta Magazine as one of the “Top 500 Leaders in Atlanta”. He has received numerous professional honors including the AIAA Fellow and the AIAA Distinguished Service Award, the Georgia Institute of Technology “Council of Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni”, and the Red Dot Design Award by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Germany. Other honors include Fayette County YMCA Volunteer of the Year, Fayette County Swimming Hall of Fame. Steve is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor recipient.
Mr. Justice is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology earning a Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering. While at Georgia Tech Steve was a four-year Varsity Swimming letterman and conference finalist, member of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) leadership honorary, President of Sigma Gamma Tau aerospace honorary, a member of the Student Council, and a member of the Student Advisory Council to the Board of Regents.
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Take the Risk Out of Baggage Handling with the Suitcase Sling™
150 lbs
Design Load Capacity
3 sec
Travel Time
115V AC
Power Option
Solutions for Aviation Professionals
Our products are designed for the people responsible for keeping aircraft operations moving – from flight departments and aircraft operators to FBOs and aviation service teams.
Supporting Aviation Operators Globally
Weaver-Ginn Aerospace works with aviation professionals across the globe, providing specialized equipment designed to improve passenger accessibility, baggage handling, crew safety, and day-to-day aircraft operations.