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First Aviation Services Inc. appoints new top leadership

First Aviation Services Inc. appoints new top leadership
First Aviation Services Inc. is a provider of aircraft parts manufacturing, component repair and overhaul, and rotables management services to the aviation industry globally.

First Aviation Services Inc. has named latest promotions within the top leadership team to support the company’s ongoing growth initiatives.

First Aviation Services Inc. has announced several promotions within its leadership team to support the company’s ongoing growth initiatives. Joshua Krotec, who previously served as Senior Vice President, will now take on the additional role of Executive Director, overseeing the company’s strategic direction and acquisitions.

Paul Bolton, formerly the Chief Operating Officer, will now serve as the President of First Aviation Services, with all General Managers and the Director of Engineering reporting directly to him. Maria Breton, who previously held the position of Finance Director, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer, with all subsidiary Controllers reporting to her. These changes are effective immediately.

Aaron Hollander, Chairman of First Aviation Services said “We’re very fortunate to have such a strong leadership team in our company. The announcement today is both a recognition of the tremendous contribution of these individuals and to best position the company for continued growth.”

This management team has recently integrated several acquisitions to provide a comprehensive and technically focused plan for growth in their core segments of military, corporate and regional aircraft.

Headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, First Aviation Services Inc. is a leading provider of aircraft parts manufacturing, component repair and overhaul, and rotables management services to the aviation industry globally. The company’s principal operating subsidiaries include Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc., Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc., Aviation Blade Services, Inc. (East and West divisions), Evōlution Aerospace, Inc., Master Support, Inc., and Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC.

Collectively, these subsidiaries specialize in the repair and overhaul of aircraft landing gear systems, helicopter rotor blades, actuation systems, structures, IFF systems, lighting, power supplies, oxygen and fire suppression systems, hydrostatic testing, crew masks, as well as Dowty, Hamilton, Hartzell, and McCauley propellers. The manufacturing capabilities of these companies encompass DOD source approvals and FAA Parts Manufacturing Approvals (PMA) for various aircraft components, including landing gear parts, structural parts, electronics, fire suppression system parts, rotor blade parts, and propeller parts.

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With a focus on delivering high-quality services and solutions to its customers, First Aviation Services Inc. continues to strengthen its position in the aviation industry through strategic leadership appointments and a commitment to excellence in its core business segments. These promotions reflect the company’s dedication to fostering talent and driving innovation to meet the evolving needs of its customers worldwide.

Question- Who is Joshua Krotec and what is his new role within the company?
Answer- Joshua Krotec, who previously served as Senior Vice President, will now take on the additional role of Executive Director, overseeing the company’s strategic direction and acquisitions.

Question- Who is the new President of First Aviation Services?
Answer- Paul Bolton, formerly the Chief Operating Officer, will now serve as the President of First Aviation Services.

Question- Who will report directly to Paul Bolton?
Answer- All General Managers and the Director of Engineering will report directly to Paul Bolton.

Question- Who has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer?
Answer- Maria Breton, who previously held the position of Finance Director, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.