Aviation Executive to Support IWG as Director, Business Development - Americas

Jan. 14, 2009
John Rahilly, A&P and principal of Rahilly Aviation Associates LLC, joins IWG.

BURNABY, BC -- International Water-Guard Industries Inc. announces the engagement of John Rahilly, principal of Rahilly Aviation Associates LLC to act as IWG's Director, Business Development - Americas.

"John's knowledge, depth and expertise in the corporate aviation market provides a big boost to our initiatives in North America," said David Fox, IWG president and CEO. "Our management team will benefit from his input on strategic matters, as well as his close proximity to customers in America. He is a very respected and senior consultant in our industry."

A 30-year veteran of the corporate aviation world, Rahilly rose from aircraft mechanic to president of KC Aviation Inc., now part of General Dynamics Aviation Services. He has also held senior management positions with BBA Aviation Inc., the parent company of Signature Flight Support and Dallas Airmotive. More recently, he was vice president, Sales and Marketing for the US service centers of Dassault Falcon Jet. Today he provides business aviation consulting services through his company, Rahilly Aviation Associates LLC.

Rahilly is a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), Professional Aircraft Maintenance Association (PAMA) and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). He graduated from Wentworth Institute in Boston with a degree in Aeronautical Technology. He is also a graduate of Northrop Institute of Technology and is an FAA-licensed Airframe & Powerplant technician. He served on active duty in the United States Navy and with the Connecticut Air National Guard and is an instrument rated private pilot.