Doug Brantner Joins Groom Aviation LLC

Successful aviation executive Doug Brantner has joined Groom Aviation LLC as a partner in the premier consulting firm dedicated solely to the general aviation industry.

Founding partner Randy Groom, Brantner and company associates offer comprehensive general aviation consulting services to a prestigious client base.

Brantner’s nearly 20-year executive management career in general aviation, most recently as vice president responsible for Hawker Beechcraft Services, includes operational and financial leadership experiences with aircraft manufacturing, fixed base operations, and after-market service. Brantner’s experience compliments Groom’s background allowing the firm to offer an even wider range of general aviation consulting services to its clients.

Accomplished GA Executive

“Through the years in various capacities, I worked closely and effectively with Doug Brantner and he will add value for Groom Aviation clients,” Groom said. “Doug is an accomplished general aviation executive well-versed in operations management, strategic planning, forecasting, P&L responsibility, start-ups, and merger and acquisitions.” Brantner is a certified public accountant, pilot, and former adjunct professor of managerial finance. He holds a master of accounting and a bachelor in psychology from the University of Illinois and he has completed continuing executive education at Northwestern University.

Success in Challenging Times

Groom Aviation LLC founder Randy Groom has an impressive record of guiding aviation businesses to success in challenging times. Groom Aviation partners and associates have helped general aviation companies turn around multimillion-dollar loses, and others get off the ground.

Groom Aviation clientele includes a very light jet development company based in Europe, a major private equity firm interested in investing in an airframe manufacturer, one of the top global business consulting firms, an aircraft engineering firm, and a company based in the Pacific area that is developing a new aircraft. Groom Aviation has also consulted with a major East Coast FBO chain, an engine OEM looking at market potential for a next generation power plant, and a large network of independent general aviation businesses.

For more information, go to www.groomaviation.com.