AAR, a leading global aftermarket solutions company that serves commercial aviation and government customers worldwide, announced that Michael J. Sharp has been appointed to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective October 5th, 2015. Mr. Sharp will replace John C. Fortson who is resigning and relocating to take a CFO position with a non-aviation
LCI, the aviation leasing arm of the Libra Group, has hired Malcom MacGregor to the new role of Vice President Sales and Marketing, Americas. Mr MacGregor recently joined LCI with over 20 years’ experience in the aviation sector. He was previously Milestone Aviation Group’s Vice President of Sales – Europe, Middle East, India & Africa.
French aircraft maintenance software specialist ADSoftware has announced the appointment of Paul Zavattero to the position of International Sales Engineer. ADSoftware has decided to recruit one of the aviation industry’s top minds to enhance its services offering. This comes following the implementation of a strategic business development plan aimed at strengthening ADSoftware’s global market position
As of October 1st, 2015, Robert Gaag will be appointed as Senior Vice President Corporate Sales for Europe, Middle East, Africa (EuMEA), following Wolfgang Weynell, who has held the position since July 1st, 2014. Weynell will remain Senior Vice President Corporate Sales & Marketing until December 31st, 2015, when he retires from Lufthansa Technik after
WestJet Airlines announced the appointment of Harry Taylor to the position of Executive Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 26th, 2015. Harry brings over 20 years of senior financial, operational and strategic experience in the retail and consumer products industries. He joins WestJet from Canadian Tire Corporation where he has worked since
Vector Aerospace has hired two new regional sales managers to join the Vector rotary-wing sales team to grow business in both Asia and Europe. Regional Sales Manager, Asia – Lewis Ho was previously a Business Development and Sales Director for UTC Aerospace Systems Aerostructures Division selling reverse thrusters, pylons and other polymer products for commercial
TrueAero President, Dean Morgan, announced the hiring of Christopher Garrett as Director of Airframe and Engine Products. Chris will be leading the product team at TrueAero’s 50,000 ft² Sebastian, Florida distribution facility. The recent acquisition of 5ea A340-300 aircraft continues to drive the creation of numerous new positions.
HAECO Americas reported that Jeff Lawrence will join the company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) leadership team as Vice President of Planning, Pricing and Production Control. Jeff will assume responsibilities that have been held by Lon Chaney, who has announced his plans to retire by the end of 2015. In his new role, Jeff will
Chad Adams joined the West Star Aviation team as Bombardier Global Aircraft Program Manager, effective August 31st. Chad has more than 19 years of aviation experience, and in his new role at West Star he will be pioneering a new team for them. Chad started his career in the U.S. Air Force working on A10
Comlux America announced the reinforcement of its management team in Indianapolis IN. On the Procurement side, Comlux America is appointing Philippe Karam as Chief Procurement Officer. Philippe started his career in aviation in 2005 with Airbus, with a focus on procurement, transport logistics and contracts administration. He joined Comlux in 2011 as VP Procurement for
