BizJet International Appoints Rick Townsend Vice President, Business Development, Aircraft Maintenance & Refurbishment

Dec. 2, 2014
He will be responsible for developing the Narrow-body Airframe MRO business as well as assisting with BizJet’s Narrow-Body Completions sales.

BizJet International has recently appointed Rick Townsend as Vice President, Business Development, Aircraft Maintenance & Refurbishment. In this position, Mr. Townsend will be responsible for developing the Narrow-body Airframe MRO business as well as assisting with BizJet’s Narrow-Body Completions sales.

Before coming to BizJet, Mr. Townsend worked in the commercial aviation market by providing MRO support solutions for Narrow-body and Regional Jet operators at Ascent Aviation and AAR Aircraft Services. He joins BizJet’s corporate and commercial narrow-body business units with strong experience to facilitate expanding its narrow-body MRO customer-base.

Mr. Townsend comes to BizJet with over thirty-five years of aviation experience. He holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management, a Commercial Pilot rating and a FAA Repairman’s Certificate.

ABOUT BIZJET

Established in 1986, Tulsa, OK based, BizJet International offers a broad spectrum of services, including authorized Rolls-Royce engine overhaul services, VIP interior completions, conversions and refurbishments, maintenance and repair of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and world class FBO services. BizJet has been a member of the Lufthansa Technik Group since 2000. Please visit the website for more information at www.bizjet.com.

ABOUT LUFTHANSA TECHNIK

Lufthansa Technik, a member of the Lufthansa Group (FSX: LHA), is the leading manufacturer independent provider of maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification services for civil aircraft. With tailored maintenance programs and state-of-the-art repair methods, Lufthansa Technik ensures the unbroken reliability and availability of its customers' fleets. Lufthansa Technik is an internationally licensed maintenance, production and development organization. The six business units of Lufthansa Technik (Maintenance, Overhaul, Component Services, Engine Services, VIP Services and Landing Gear Services) serve about 750 customers worldwide. Please visit the website for more information at www.lufthansa-technik.com.