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ATS appoints Kerry O’Sullivan as COO

ATS appoints Kerry O’Sullivan as COO
Kerry O’Sullivan joins ATS from StandardAero, concluding a distinguished 13-year career where he most recently served as COO and SVP of Quality and Engineering.

Kerry O’Sullivan joins ATS as COO, enhancing operational efficiencies amid the company’s strategic restructuring efforts.

Aviation Technical Services (ATS) recently announced the addition of Kerry O’Sullivan to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer. This move follows ATS’s restructuring activities shared in May 2024. The restructuring aims to organize operational, supply chain, quality, and safety activities into a cohesive unit. Consequently, this will enhance the service provided to customers of its Airframe Services and Component Repair businesses.

Rob Cords, ATS, CEO, said,  “Kerry brings decades of proven operational experience to ATS. ATS underwent an incredible transformation journey over the last ten years, adding aircraft MRO hangars, component repair shops, and a USM/PMA warehouse. Ready for its next chapter, Kerry will lead his team, driving increased operational efficiencies and improved processes for both our customer and employee partners.”

Joining ATS from StandardAero, Kerry O’Sullivan concludes a 13-year career where he last served as COO and SVP of Quality and Engineering. Previously, he gained aerospace and manufacturing experience in senior leadership and operations roles at AlliedSignal and Terex Corporation. Furthermore, Kerry attended the University of Phoenix and holds an Aircraft Accident Investigation Certification from the University of Southern California. He also studied Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Norwalk State Technical College. Additionally, Kerry is a Six Sigma Green Belt.

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For over 50 years, Aviation Technical Services has provided industry-leading, comprehensive MRO and support services for aircraft and OEMs. The company focuses on enhancing the MRO process by reducing span times and increasing mechanic efficiency. Additionally, Aviation Technical Services aims to improve airline operational performance and lower overall costs through repair prevention strategies.

Q. – Who has ATS added to its executive leadership team?
A. – Kerry O’Sullivan.

Q. – What position will Kerry O’Sullivan hold at ATS?
A. – Chief Operating Officer.