BOISE, Idaho, May 21, 2015 – Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it has added Derek Freeman as its Avionics Sales Manager.
Mr. Freeman will be responsible for the quoting and selling of MRO avionics services to existing and new customers. In addition to his sales duties, he will also serve as Western Aircraft’s avionics engineer.
With more than 30 years in aviation, Mr. Freeman most recently served as a Senior Avionics Engineer for Kelowna Flightcraft and prior to that as Facility Manager for Triumph Instruments in Burbank. He holds a degree from Harare Polytechnic in Zimbabwe and possesses numerous aircraft avionics and electrical certificates and licenses.
Western Aircraft has also added Jay Reeder as its Turbo Prop Sales Account Manager.
Mr. Reeder will be responsible for the quoting and selling of MRO services to existing and new customers by providing quotes and other MRO related service information. Additionally, he will serve as a point of contact for turboprop customer questions and quote inquiries.
Mr. Reeder most recently served as the Material Operations Coordinator for EuroTec Vertical Flight Solutions and prior to that Vice President of Reeder Flying Service. He holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Utah State University and is a licensed single engine aircraft pilot.
About Western Aircraft
Western Aircraft is a full-service FBO, FAA certified aircraft repair station, and a factory authorized maintenance/modification facility for Cessna Aircraft, Dassault Falcon, Hawker Beechcraft, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, Universal Avionics, Pilatus, Piaggio and many other major suppliers to the Corporate and General Aviation industry. Additionally, they are a factory appointed dealer selling new Pilatus and Piper aircraft. Western Aircraft services include maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishments; aircraft sales, charter and management; parts distribution and fixed base operations. For more information, go to www.westair.com.
About Greenwich AeroGroup
Greenwich AeroGroup Inc., owns and operates providers of general, commercial, government and military aviation services including: maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishments; fixed base operations; aircraft sales, charter and management; manufacturing; component repair and overhaul and parts distribution. Current locations include: Aero Precision Industries, located in Livermore, Calif.; DAC International, located in Austin, Texas; Professional Aircraft Accessories, located in Titusville, Fla.; Professional Aviation Associates, located in Atlanta, Ga.; NASAM, located in South San Francisco, Calif.; Summit Aviation, located in Middletown, Del.; TruAtlantic Mfg., located in Kernersville, N.C.; and Western Aircraft, located in Boise, Idaho. Additionally, Greenwich AeroGroup owns an interest in Helivia Aero Taxi located in Rio de Janeiro. News and information are available at www.greenwichaerogroup.com.
