WICHITA, Kan. (July 2, 2008) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronald King as the vice president and general manager of the Little Rock, Ark., Hawker Completions Center. King has extensive experience in high-volume production environments, and a solid background in driving improvements by utilizing participative management, team building, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
King comes to HBC with wide-ranging managerial experience. He worked previously at Eaton Heavy Duty Truck in Shenandoah, Iowa, where he was plant manager. Prior to that, he was operations lead of Fabrications and Repair and Overhaul at Honeywell Aerospace Lighting and Electronics in Urbana, Ohio. He has also held senior level positions with Delphi Automotive, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engines, General Electric Aircraft Engines and Walbar Engine Components, a division of Goodrich Aerospace in Phoenix, Ariz.
Ron holds an MBA from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio and a bachelor degree in business and management from the University of Phoenix.
“We’re delighted to welcome Ron King to our corporate family,” said George Nguyen, Hawker Beechcraft senior vice president, Operations. “Ron’s new role is crucial to our growth and his expertise as a results-oriented leader is invaluable. As we continue to ramp up production of our world-leading aircraft to meet global market demands, we know our completions center will be in good hands.”
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer of business, special-mission and trainer aircraft – designing, marketing and supporting aviation products and services for businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. The company’s headquarters and major facilities are located in Wichita, Kan., with operations in Salina, Kan.; Little Rock, Ark.; and Chester, England, U.K. The company leads the industry with a global network of over 100 factory-owned and authorized service centers. For more information, visit
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