TEMPE, Ariz. – Aug. 25, 2009 – StandardAero has appointed Scott Taylor to the position of Senior Vice President for Business Aviation based in Tempe, Ariz. With over 20 years experience leading global sales, marketing and strategy development, Taylor will be responsible for developing and executing sustainable long-term strategy for the business aviation sector and for creating innovative approaches to growing existing products and services.
“Scott brings a background to StandardAero’s Business Aviation sector rich in leadership and understanding of the products, systems and business models that drive the Business Aviation market,” said StandardAero President and CEO, Rob Mionis. “He has a vision for growth for the sector and will focus on building upon a strong foundation to improve StandardAero’s position in airframe, avionics, modifications and interior refurbishment as well as expanding engine programs both domestically and in international markets.”
Prior to joining StandardAero, Taylor led sales and marketing for Honeywell’s Business & General Aviation division. Over an 18-year career at Honeywell Aerospace, Taylor held various sales, marketing and business leadership positions in the military, regional, business and general aviation sectors. Most recently, Taylor served as general manager, Business & Regional Aviation Marketing for General Electric Aviation. Prior to Honeywell he served as an officer in the U.S. Army for seven years.
Taylor holds a Master’s degree from the University of Phoenix, a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and is Six Sigma certified.
StandardAero, a Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) company with $1.4 billion in annual revenue, specializes in engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, and nose-to-tail services that include airframe, interior refurbishments and paint for business and general aviation, air transport, and military aircraft. The company, part of the DAE Engineering division, forms a global services network of 12 primary facilities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia, with an additional 14 regionally located service and support locations.
