Pete Laszcz Named General Manager of TIMCO's MRO Operations in Greensboro

GREENSBORO, NC—May 16, 2012 … TIMCO Aviation Services (“TIMCO”) announced today that Pete Laszcz has been named General Manager of TIMCO’s Greensboro airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) operations. Pete replaces Mike Anderson, who is leaving TIMCO to pursue other personal goals.

Pete comes to TIMCO with a strong focus on continuous improvement and employee engagement, and he boasts an impressive career having held many leadership positions in military and commercial MRO. Pete held leadership positions with Northrop Grumman and American Airlines, where he most recently held the Managing Director title in three successive roles over MRO Marketing and Sales, B757 Airframe Maintenance and the Components unit. Previously, he held a variety of leadership positions in the U.S. Navy, culminating as Commanding Officer of the U.S. Navy’s aircraft base maintenance facility at North Island in San Diego, California. Pete holds a commercial pilots certificate and has an MS degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California, and a BS degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Ohio State University.

“We are grateful for Mike’s many contributions to TIMCO’s success in recent years,” said Bill Norman, President MRO Services. He added, “At the same time, we are excited and privileged to welcome Pete to the TIMCO family, and look forward to benefitting from his expertise in implementing new efficiencies in complex organizations.”

In his new role, Pete will report directly to Bill, and will have responsibility for all of the MRO operations at TIMCO’s Greensboro, multi-hangar facilities.

TIMCO Aviation Services is one of the largest, independent aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers, supporting global aircraft operators and owners with comprehensive aircraft care services including base maintenance from three multi-hangar locations. TIMCO Aerosystems provides interiors design, engineering, certification and integration services, as well as manufactured products including the company’s FeatherWeight™ line of galleys, lavs and passenger seating. The TIMCO Engine Center provides engine MRO, and TIMCO LineCare™ delivers line maintenance and cabin care at airports across the U.S.