Duncan Aviation’s Provo Facility Welcomes Hundreds at Open House

Duncan Aviation welcomed more than 800 guests—including prospective team members, community members and children—to its new maintenance facility in Provo, Utah, during an open house on Saturday, August 16.

Hosted by third-generation owners Todd and Connie Duncan, alongside Duncan Aviation President Mike Minchow, Provo Vice President of Aircraft Services Cobi Lane, and Vice President of Modifications & Completions Phil Suglia, the event also featured technical and support team members.

At 10 a.m., tours of the Provo facility began. The Duncans made their way through the crowd, handing out stickers, umbrellas and bottled water, while sharing stories about the company’s nearly 70-year history. Guests interested in career opportunities were directed to the careers table, staffed by Enterprise Manager of Human Resources Jennifer Monroe and Provo Recruiter Katherine Gennarelli.

Over the course of the four-hour event, many attendees submitted job applications and more visited the Duncan Aviation Careers site in the days that followed.

The tour groups, guided by Lane, Suglia, Minchow and numerous members of the Duncan Aviation team in Provo, visited the Design Center, saw an actual aircraft engine and visited with avionics, upholstery, airframe, interior, engine and paint technicians.

The tours culminated with a photo opportunity featuring two of the company’s own aircraft: The custom-designed and painted Cessna Citation Excel 560 XLS with its Roses and Ravens theme and the Pilatus P-12 with its one-off scheme that reflects Todd’s passion for fishing and the outdoors.

The open house also featured local food trucks, a shaded seating area and a bounce house for kids. Guests enjoyed popcorn and visited the kids' table for coloring books, foam airplanes and stickers. Prize drawings were held every hour.

Representatives from the Gail S. Halvorsen Aviation Education Foundation and several Utah Civil Air Patrol Cadets were also on hand, sharing their passion for aviation with interested attendees.

For the first part of the event, Dylan from local radio station The Mix (105.1) broadcast live on-site, spinning tunes and interviewing aviation professionals.

”One of the hallmarks of this family-owned business is that Duncan Aviation is somewhere where you have a name, you are valued, and your contributions to the teams are recognized and encouraged,” says VP of Mods and Completions Phil Suglia.

Suglia continued, “In 2000, I knew nothing about airplanes and just wanted a job to get through college. Duncan Aviation took a chance on me and hired me as a Line Services Rep. At that time, I worked on the FBO Team in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and I could never have predicted where I’d be today. If you’re looking for a career where your efforts will make a difference and opportunity abounds, visit our careers site.”

Duncan Aviation’s presence in Provo started in a small hangar in 2010. Its new multi-hangar facility was completed in 2020. Duncan Aviation employs more than 400 team members in Provo and continues to grow. The company provides tip-to-tail maintenance, modification and refurbishment services on business aircraft.