ATLANTA, Ga. – Oct. 19, 2010 – StandardAero announced today that Mark Bianchi has been named Vice President & General Manager of its Los Angeles (LAX) facility. Bianchi comes to StandardAero from NetJets Aviation where he served as Senior and Executive Vice President of Aircraft Maintenance since 2006.

Prior to working at NetJets in Aircraft Maintenance leadership roles since 2004, Bianchi spent 18 years with US Airways where he held several leadership positions, including Manager of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance, 737/757/767 Fleet Manager, and Base Maintenance Manager. Bianchi also worked as a Principal Engineer, Heavy Maintenance Production Supervisor, Maintenance Control Foreman and a Mechanic.

“We’re pleased that Mark has joined our team to lead the Los Angeles operation (LAX),” said Scott Taylor, senior vice president, Business Aviation, StandardAero. “Mark is a clear leader with outstanding experience. Our ability to attract such top notch talent underscores our reputation as an outstanding business aviation MRO service provider,” added Taylor. “We look forward to Mark’s leadership as he steers LAX along the path of continued success established by his interim predecessor, Jason Miller, VP/GM of our Houston, Texas (IAH) facility.”

Bianchi holds an associate's degree in applied science from the College of Aeronautics in New York City. He also holds an A & P Certificate, an FCC General Radio/Telephone Certificate, and is a General Electric Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.