Abbott Running ExecuJet FBOs
Mark Abbott Mark Abbott has been appointed the Group FBO Director for ExecuJet. He’s been with ExecuJet for three years and was formerly the regional manager for the Western Cape in South Africa.
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Opheim to Avidyne
Michael Opheim Michael Opheim has been named sales manager for Avidyne’s eastern region. Opheim spent 30 years with Rockwell Collins.
Brantner Joins Groom Aviation
Doug Brantner Doug Brantner is a partner in Groom Aviation LLC as a general aviation consultant. He was formerly vice president in charge of Hawker Beechcraft Services.
Thress VP Customer Service At Cessna
Brad Thress Brad Thress has been named Vice President of Customer Service at Cessna. He joined Cessna in 1992 and was most recently VP of Component Operations.
Gardner Joins Becker Avionics
Brett Gardner has joined Becker Avionics as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Gardner has extensive experience in the helicopter sector and was most recently a Major on voluntary assignment as an Army Reserve Company Commander with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command.
Waddick New Cirrus COO
Patrick Waddick Patrick Waddick has been named the Executive Vice President Chief Operating Officer of Cirrus Aircraft. He was previously Exedutive Vice President of Operations.
Robinson VP of Quality at Cessna
Tracy Robinson Tracy Robinson has been promoted to vice president, Quality, at Cessna. She’s been with the company for 18 years and served most recently as the director of paint and interior operations.
Grant Honorary Member of SAFE
Joe Grant Legendary pilot Joe Grant has become the Society of Aviation Flight Educators’ first honorary member. Grant was born in 1908 and flew everything from Curtiss JN4s to Boeing 707s in his long career.
On the Fly …
Experienced pilot and general aviation supporter Gov. Sonny Perdue will be the guest speaker of the Atlanta Aero Club today. Perdue is an active commercially-related pilot and the lunch meeting marks the 25th anniversary of the organization. Need a place to stay in Oshkosh? Dorm rooms have opened up, cheap and close to the airport… […]
Miller at Universal Avionics
Carey Miller Carey Miller is filling the newly created position of U.S. Western Region Marketing Manager for Universal Avionics. Miller was formerly at Rockwell Collins and is a corporate pilot.
