AAR reported that Donald J. Wetekam has been named Group Vice President of the Company's Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) segment. Wetekam previously served as President and General Manager of AAR's Aircraft maintenance facility in Oklahoma City. As Group Vice President, Wetekam will oversee all of AAR's MRO activities and be responsible for growing the Company's domestic and international MRO business and expanding its offerings to government customers.
In another move to strengthen and increase its MRO business, AAR has appointed Mickey Cohen Vice President, Commercial MRO Group, reporting to Wetekam. In this expanded role, Cohen will oversee all commercial MRO activities at AAR's aircraft maintenance facilities in Indianapolis, Oklahoma City, and Hot Springs, Arkansas. Cohen will also continue to serve as Corporate Vice President, Operations and Engineering.