BOISE, Idaho, March 9, 2016 –Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it has appointed Jody Harris as its Director of Aircraft Services.
With more than 17 years in aviation, Mr. Harris started his position at Western Aircraft in 1999 as a maintenance technician and most recently served as the company’s Senior Service Manager.
“Jody’s background, expertise and character makes him the ideal person for this position,” said Vice President and General Manager for Western Aircraft Austin Shontz. “He knows our capabilities and our customers and his leadership is evident.”
A U.S. Army Persian Gulf War veteran, Mr. Harris served six years as a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Flight Engineer. He holds an Associate Degree in Aviation Management from Eastern New Mexico University as well an Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
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., and Miami, 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.
