Audus cited AMETEK MRO’s rapid growth and the chance to return to aircraft component MRO post-OEM tenure as motivating factors.
AMETEK MRO a division of AMETEK, appointed Mike Audus as the new DVP & Business Unit Manager – MRO Europe. In this new role, Audus assumes responsibility for spearheading customer satisfaction and fostering growth across AMETEK MRO’s diverse businesses throughout Europe, encompassing Muirhead Avionics, AEM, AvTech, and Antavia. With a career focused on avionics, power management systems, and engine MRO, Audus has significant experience working closely with airlines, military organizations, and across the OEM/prime manufacturer sector.
Audus attributes his decision to join AMETEK MRO to the rapid expansion of the business and the chance to re-engage with aircraft component MRO support following an extensive tenure with OEMs. He expresses enthusiasm for assuming accountability for business performance and leveraging his commercial and operational acumen to unlock extensive opportunities within the aviation sector.
Mike Audus, DVP & Business Unit Manager AMETEK MRO, Said “I am keen to take responsibility for the performance of the business and bring commercial and operational skills to the table – the potential is far-reaching across the aviation industry” he explains. AMETEK MRO businesses in Europe have a proud heritage and strong business ethos anchored by their niche technical expertise and a reputation for excellent performance. Airlines, parts broker customers, and specifically our OEM partners entrust their MRO services to AMETEK MRO due to the services provided by our highly trained technicians and the quality of work they deliver. We are underpinned by solid partnerships throughout the supply chain which firmly support the needs of customers. I have worked in operations across many countries and cultures and would describe myself as an absolute Lean zealot. Removal of waste and creating value are key for me, coupled with nurturing and sustaining a culture at AMETEK MRO that everyone wants to be a part of.”
AMETEK MRO companies in Europe: AEM, ANTAVIA, AVTECH and MUIRHEAD AVIONICS, anticipate that the next five years will be busy as the aviation sector continues to grow quickly and mature aircraft assets remain in demand as new aircraft deliveries suffer from continued supply-chain induced delays. Audus is conscious that this growth will lead to new challenges for the OEMs and repair vendors across the region.
Mike Audus, DVP & Business Unit Manager AMETEK MRO, added “AMETEK MRO has six main product areas: actuation, thermal management, landing gear, and brakes, avionics, safety equipment and power generation. We publish monthly stock forecasts for some of our suppliers, thereby managing our customers’ expectations in terms of repair schedules and unit deliveries – and this helps them to plan efficiently. Innovation, and harnessing change to bring new customer benefits that maximize uptime and reduce maintenance costs, are always key components of our business strategy, AMETEK MRO is always looking to invest, partner, and establish capability that supports airlines and operators in both commercial and military sectors.”
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AMETEK MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) is a division of AMETEK, Inc., a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. AMETEK MRO specializes in providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul services primarily for the aerospace and defense industries.
