Andrew Schmidt as VP of AAR will collaborate closely with the Trax founders and leadership team to expand the customer base, improve customer support, and introduce new products.
AAR CORP., a prominent provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has appointed Andrew Schmidt as its Senior Vice President of AAR Digital Services and Trax. In this role, Schmidt will collaborate closely with the Trax founders and their leadership team to enhance the Trax business by expanding the customer base, improving customer support, and introducing new product offerings through digital innovation. His main focus will be on executing the company’s strategy for Trax, including establishing a foundation for a new parts ecosystem in coordination with AAR and parts suppliers, as well as integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into Trax’s offerings.
With over 30 years of experience in aviation, finance, and digital solutions, Schmidt brings valuable expertise to his new role. He previously served as AAR’s Senior Vice President of Intelligent Solutions from 2011 to 2018, during which he played a key role in the acquisition and integration of Airinmar and the launch of PAARTS(SM) Store. These initiatives brought AAR’s parts sales online, increasing revenue and expanding product reach to a broader customer base. Schmidt has also held senior-level positions with Seabury Capital, Macquarie Capital’s Aviation and Aerospace Investments, and Oliver Wyman.
“Opportunities exist to more rapidly deploy Trax’s entire portfolio of products and services for existing and new customers to realize operating efficiencies and productivity improvements in their workforces. We are determined to leverage Trax’s position in the mobile software market and expand it to encompass autonomous enterprise solutions,” said Andrew Schmidt, Senior Vice President of AAR Digital Services and Trax, AAR Corp. “I am excited to work with the Trax team to execute our shared vision,” he further added.
Schmidt is determined to leverage Trax’s position in the mobile software market and expand it to include autonomous enterprise solutions. By rapidly deploying Trax’s portfolio of products and services, he aims to help existing and new customers achieve operational efficiencies and productivity improvements in their workforces. Additionally, Schmidt recognizes the potential for AAR to invest in complementary digital applications and businesses, further strengthening Trax’s foundation.
“Andy has been involved in our relationship with Trax since the beginning and recognizes the opportunities that exist to strengthen Trax’s foundation and potentially facilitate AAR’s investments in other complementary digital applications and businesses,” said John M. Holmes,’s Chairman, President and CEO, AAR. “We are excited about his support to grow the Trax business and position AAR’s existing digital services for even greater commercial success,” he further added.
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Andy Schmidt is excited to work with the Trax team to execute their shared vision and drive Trax’s growth in the mobile software market. His experience and strategic insights are expected to play a crucial role in achieving AAR’s goals for Trax, while also enhancing the company’s overall digital services and positioning it for future success. As AAR continues to expand its offerings and embrace digital innovation, Schmidt’s appointment as Senior Vice President of AAR Digital Services and Trax marks another milestone in the company’s pursuit of excellence in the aviation industry.
