GREENWICH AEROGROUP NAMES NEW LEADER OF PROFESSIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATES
Greenwich AeroGroup has named James Walker as Vice President and General Manager of Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup company based in Atlanta, Ga., adjacent to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
“James is an entrepreneurial-minded operations leader that knows the demands and intricacies of serving the aviation community,” said Greenwich AeroGroup Senior Vice President of Component Repair and Overhaul and Parts Distribution Dave Miller. “His background of growth strategy and execution are a perfect fit to lead the customer service, operational and expansion initiatives of Professional Aviation Associates.”
Mr. Walker kicked off his aviation career by serving as a First Lieutenant, Air Traffic Control Officer in the United States Marine Corps and in the course of the last 29 years held various leadership positions within United Airlines, Northwest Airlines and AlliedSignal Aerospace. Most recently, Mr. Walker held the position of president and founder of Worthington Aviation, a global aviation parts distribution company supporting commercial, regional and corporate aircraft.
In addition to his military service, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Drexel University in Philadelphia.
PROFESSIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATES CELEBRATES NEW LOCATION
Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, cut the grand re-opening ribbon and welcomed guests to see their new 46,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facility.
The new facility close to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has 16,000 square feet more than its previous facility, enabling it to provide additional value-added services for customers and doubles the size of its hose fabrication shop.
Professional Aviation Associates (PAA) President Brian Dannewitz and Greenwich AeroGroup Senior Vice President Dave Miller were joined by customers, suppliers, and Clayton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jeffrey Turner and other city officials to commemorate the grand re-opening.
“This expansion represents a significant milestone in the nearly 30 years this company has been supporting its customer’s critical aircraft parts and material requirements,” said President of Professional Aviation Associates Brian Dannewitz. “We are excited to continue the diversification and expansion of our capabilities while enhancing our tailored support solutions for our customers.”
Dannewitz added, that in addition to increasing the capacity of PAA’s FAA TSO Parker Stratoflex hose fabrication shop, the new building and systems provide world class climate-controlled environments to protect and preserve delicate instruments and avionics and delivers the latest in environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient technology.
PROFESSIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATES ADDS NEW POSITION
Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today the hiring of John Lloyd as Senior Director of Product Line and Customer Service.
Mr. Lloyd will be responsible for providing leadership and direction for the Product Line Sales and Customer Service organization within the company and all aspects of the company’s customer support activities including airframe, avionics, helicopter and engine component support. Additionally, his duties include building upon Professional Aviation Associates’ strengths and core capabilities in the business and general aviation markets by developing strategies and processes to grow opportunities in the commercial and military market segments.
Most recently, Mr. Lloyd spent nine years with VAS Aero Services in Boca Raton, Fla., serving in a variety of roles from Director of Strategic Trading to Vice President of Engines to his most recent position with VAS Aero as Senior Director of Sales/Marketing. Additional positions held have been with HEICO Aerospace, McClain International and Teledyne Allvac.
Mr. Lloyd earned a bachelor’s degree in Business from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is active in a variety of philanthropic, educational and athletic endeavors.
PROFESSIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATES INCREASES HOSE SHOP SIZE AND CAPABILITIES
Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced that its Parker Hannifin Stratoflex hose shop recently received recertification and has increased in size and capabilities.
Professional Aviation Associates is a global distributor and a certified FAA/TSO Parker Hannifin Stratoflex manufacturing hose shop. In early May, the company moved into a new 46,000 square-foot state-of-the-art Distribution Facility close to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport allowing the company to double the size of the hose shop from its previous size of 1000 square feet to 2000 square feet. After set up, the new shop was audited and recertified by Parker Hannifin Stratoflex ensuring no disruption of production.
“The additional space facilitates new fabrication equipment we have recently acquired and triples our production capacity,” said President of Professional Aviation Associates Brian Dannewitz. “We are adding new aircraft platforms to our support capabilities while ensuring the fastest turn times and competitive pricing to meet our customer’s needs.”
Dannewitz said the company whose manufacturing team has more than 30 years of Parker Hannifin Stratoflex hose building experience, now has the capability to fabricate hoses of up to 1 ½ inches in diameter. It also has added various machinery and tooling, including two Stratoflex T01-100 assembly machines, a Stratoflex T08-100 crimper and a Stratoflex T05-143 test stand.
Professional Aviation Associates can provide single hose or complete hose kits as well as custom-built assemblies for turboprop, fixed wing or rotorcraft.
GREENWICH AEROGROUP COMPLETES MERGER OF TWO OF ITS BUSINESS UNITS
Greenwich AeroGroup announced today that Matrix Aviation in Wichita, Kan., has completed its merger with its sister company Professional Aviation Associates in Atlanta, Ga. The merger positions the combined companies to provide customers one point of contact with access to a wider support structure and broader array of products and services.
The newly merged companies are also now located in a new 46,000 square-foot state-of-the-art Distribution Facility close to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The new location provides employees with modern office and warehouse space and is equipped to provide superior support and responsiveness for customer’s critical requirements and aircraft on ground (AOG) needs.
“The completion of this merger is a major step forward in expanding our product offerings, while improving our flexibility and financial strength,” said Greenwich AeroGroup’s Senior Vice President for CR&O and Distribution Dave Miller. “As a combined organization, we will work to deliver benefits to our customers, create value for our shareholders and enhance the careers of our employees.”
Miller added that the companies will continue to operate under their current names until a new name has been determined for the combined entity.
PROFESSIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATES ADDS REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today the hiring of Craig Harris as a Regional Sales Manager.
Mr. Harris will be responsible for the development of new and existing opportunities in the southeast region including Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi as well as the state of Kansas.
Mr. Harris previously served in sales and marketing with Greenwich AeroGroups’ Matrix Aviation in Wichita, Kan., and in similar capacities with Beechcraft, Aerotex International and Aero-Mach Labs. His background also includes serving as a technical illustrator/writer, customer solutions manager and customer support.
Mr. Harris holds a bachelor’s in Business Management from Friends University in Wichita, Kan., as well as an associate’s degree in digital media.
CUSTOM SUN-FOIL SCREENS FROM PAA TAKE YOUR BRAND WORLDWIDE
Professional Aviation Associates and Sun-Foil Aircraft Sunscreens are teaming to provide FBOs, flight schools, fractional, charter and tour operators and others the chance to advertise their businesses wherever their aircraft go.
Through PAA, aviation customers can now order aircraft-specific sunscreens featuring their logo or message, turning a blank billboard into an opportunity to spread the word about their company.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be working with our partners at Professional Aviation Associates,” said Don Beaudry, co-owner of Sun-Foil. “Our distinctive, high-visibility Sun-Foil screens with the customer’s personalized logos will be a game changer.”
PAA, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, is a dealer for Phoenix-based Sun-Foil, which manufactures the screens that reflect 97 percent of radiant heat. Their heat-shielding advantage provides pilots plenty of incentive to put up the screen and share the message in the process. Companies ordering the special sunscreens via PAA can proof their sunscreen before printing, ensuring the integrity of their logo or message. The custom sunscreens can incorporate multiple image sizes and as many as four colors. The minimum order is 20 pieces.
Unlike some similar products, Sun-Foil screens feature a Mylar-exterior that protects aircraft glass from scratches. The fitted screens are available for hundreds of aircraft models. They use suction cups combined with a friction fit to ensure they always stay securely attached while protecting interiors from fading and avionics and other electronics from heat damage. Each screen comes with a lifetime workmanship guarantee and a nylon bag for easy storage. Sun-Foil has produced screens since 1989, and its product is the choice of many aircraft OEMs.
PROFESSIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATES PARTNERS WITH AEROSYNC ENGINEERING
Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, in joint venture with Aerosync Engineering & Consulting Inc. has successfully delivered two UH60 Blackhawk Fuselage and Tailcone Alignment fixtures to the Colombian Air Force.
The tools were designed and built at Aerosync’s facility in Wichita, Kan. Both fixtures are part of an ongoing development program aimed at improving Depot Level Fleet Support for that country.
Aerosync is spearheading the heavy structures program in collaboration with Professional Aviation Associates who is providing all the logistics, aircraft parts and materials. They plan to expand the services offered to other UH60 Blackhawk Operators worldwide.
Additional strategies for these partners include major airframe support for the Bell Helicopter and Sikorsky product lines covering both Commercial and Military Industries.
GREENWICH AEROGROUP MERGES TWO OF ITS BUSINESS UNITS
Greenwich AeroGroup announced today that it will merge Matrix Aviation in Wichita, Kan., with its sister company Professional Aviation Associates in Atlanta, Ga., to build a stronger, more efficient business able to meet the growing challenges of a rapidly changing industry while providing wider range of choices for customers.
The newly merged company will be located in a new 46,000 square-foot Distribution Facility close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The new location will provide employees with modern office and warehouse space and will be equipped to better respond to customer and Aircraft on Ground needs.
“This union will combine the strengths of these two dynamic organizations into a company well positioned to provide customers one point of contact with access to a wider support structure and a broader array of products,” said Greenwich AeroGroup’s Senior Vice President for CR&O and Distribution Dave Miller. “This will also improve our financial strength and flexibility, creating the ability to deliver long-term operating performance and significant synergy opportunities.”
Matrix Aviation is a supplier of avionics, instrumentation, TCAS and radar equipment and Professional Aviation Associates is a supplier of rotables, airframe parts and hoses. Brian Dannewitz, current president of Professional Aviation Associates will serve as president of the newly merged company.
Spring is the targeted date for completion of the merger with the name of the joint company still to be determined.
NEW PRESIDENT CHOSEN FOR PROFESSIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATES
Greenwich AeroGroup announced today the hiring of Brian Dannewitz as the President of Professional Aviation Associates.
Dannewitz began his aviation career serving in the Army National Guard and United States Army Reserve in various aircraft maintenance positions and in the course of the last 25 years has held leadership positions with companies such as United Technologies Corp – Pratt & Whitney, Northwest Airlines, Midway Airlines and AAR Defense Systems.
“Brian is a proven leader and veteran in the aviation industry,” said Greenwich AeroGroup Vice President of Component Repair and Overhaul and Parts Distribution Robert Bial. “He brings with him strong business acumen and leadership skills that will assist Professional Aviation Associates in creating extraordinary value for its customers and shareholders.”
Prior to joining Professional Aviation Associates, Dannewitz held the position of vice president of aftermarket support services for Elbit Systems of America - M7 Aerospace.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with an emphasis in aviation management from Minnesota State University. He is a community advocate serving in leadership roles for nonprofit organizations such as the Wounded Warrior Project and the United Way. Additionally, he is a Certified First Responder Pilot for the Homeland Security Emergency Response Air Transportation System.