Signature Flight Support Corporation has appointed Sami T. Teittinen as Chief Financial Officer. As a key member of the executive management team, Teittinen will be responsible for strategic planning and management of all financially-related activities of the company including business development.
Teittinen joined BBA Aviation’s ASIG® (Aircraft Service International, Inc.) in 2002 where he had a progressive and successful career. For the last five years, he was Chief Financial Officer for ASIG where he led the company through several acquisitions, finance department restructuring and infrastructure reinvestments.
“Sami’s experience and business acumen will significantly benefit Signature Flight Support” stated S. Michael Scheeringa, President, Signature Flight Support. “His extensive corporate development experience as well as his knowledge of flight support services will provide the company with valuable insights and strategic vision.”
“I am delighted to be joining Signature Flight Support”, Teittinen commented. “I am looking forward to leading the finance department and continuing Signature’s global network growth through successful strategic acquisitions and initiatives.”
Mr. Teittinen graduated from the University of Central Florida with a M.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Finance and Accounting and is a graduate of the Finnish Defense Forces. He is based at Signature’s global headquarters in Orlando, Florida and will report to S. Michael Scheeringa.
Signature Flight Support Corporation, a BBA Aviation plc company, is the world’s largest fixed-base operation (FBO) and distribution network for business aviation services. Signature services include fueling, hangar and office rentals, ground handling, maintenance and a wide range of crew and passenger amenities at strategic domestic and international locations. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Signature currently operates at more than 100 locations in the United States, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. For more information, please visit: www.signatureflight.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/signatureflightsupport. Follow Signature Flight Support on Twitter: SignatureFBO.
BBA Aviation plc is a leading global aviation support and aftermarket services provider with market leading businesses and attractive growth opportunities. BBA Aviation’s Flight Support businesses (Signature Flight Support®, ASIG® and Signature TECHNICAir™) are focused on refueling, ground handling and/or maintenance of business and commercial aviation aircraft. Its Aftermarket Services and Systems businesses (Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H&S Aviation, International Turbine Service®, Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services, Ontic®, and APPH®) are focused on the repair and overhaul of jet engines and the manufacture and services of aerospace sub-systems and components. For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com.
