AE Industrial Partners, LP, a private investment firm focused on technologies and services critical to national and economic security, has appointed John L. Plueger as Senior Advisor on its Operating Partners team.
In his new role, Plueger will work closely with the firm’s commercial aerospace portfolio companies while supporting AE Industrial’s aircraft leasing investment portfolio.
Plueger brings 40 years of aviation industry experience to the firm. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors at Air Lease Corporation, which he co-founded in 2010. Earlier in his career, he spent 25 years at International Lease Finance Corporation, holding senior leadership positions including President, COO, Acting CEO, and board member.
He also served for 10 years on the Board of Directors of Spirit AeroSystems.
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Supporting aerospace investments
David Rowe, Co-CEO and Managing Partner at AE Industrial, said Plueger’s leadership and aircraft leasing expertise will strengthen the firm’s team of operating professionals and its ability to support aerospace investments.
Throughout his career, Plueger has been a prominent figure in the aircraft leasing industry and has testified before the U.S. House of Representatives and the European Commission on aerospace-related matters.
He is also a qualified pilot, holding a US FAA Airline Transport Pilot license along with multiple jet type and instructor ratings.
Plueger said AE Industrial’s reputation and investment approach position it as a trusted partner in the aerospace sector. He added that he looks forward to working with the firm’s team to address industry challenges and support businesses that contribute to global connectivity and economic growth.
Plueger holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA and is a Certified Director through the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management’s Corporate Director Certification Program. He also serves on the boards of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and Pepperdine University.
