TEMPE, Ariz. – January 2, 2015 – StandardAero has appointed Clinton Kent as Vice President, Sales & Customer Service for its Components business unit. Kent previously served as Director of Corporate Development for StandardAero. In his new role, Kent will lead sales and customer service teams and manage internal and external matters relating to sales, marketing and customer service activities across global regions. Kent joined StandardAero in 2007 and holds both MBA and a Master of Engineering Management degrees from Northwestern University Kellogg and McCormick graduate schools. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois.
In addition, StandardAero has appointed Marc Wittingen as Vice President, Military Sales for the company’s Military & Components division. Wittingen previously served as Director of International Sales for StandardAero’s Airlines & Fleets division. In his new role Marc will lead business development efforts for military and government agencies across the globe, with a major focus on growing and developing military business in international markets. Wittingen joined StandardAero in 2008 and works out of the company’s Tilburg, The Netherlands office. He holds an MSc degree in Industrial Engineering & Management from the University of Twente in Enschede, The Netherlands.
StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent providers of services including engine and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions and paint applications. StandardAero serves a diverse array of customers in business and general aviation, airline, military, helicopter, components, energy and VIP completions markets. A Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) company, StandardAero provides a global service network of 13 primary facilities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia, along with an additional 50 sales and field service locations. The company celebrated its 100th year of industry leadership in 2011.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd is a globally recognized aerospace company specializing in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, aircraft completions and aircraft leasing. The Company is headquartered in Dubai and operates in four continents and employs over 4,000 people. More information can be found on the company’s web site at www.dubaiaerospace.com.
