Kim Ernzen to Oversee Global Operations and Efficiency at StandardAero, succeeds Retiring Kerry O’Sullivan, based in Scottsdale Headquarters.
StandardAero has appointed Kim Ernzen as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, she reports directly to Russell Ford, StandardAero Chairman and CEO. Ernzen is responsible for global operational performance, efficiency, and excellence, as well as overseeing engineering and supply chain management. Additionally, the Presidents of StandardAero’s Engine Services and Component Repair Services divisions will report directly to her. Ernzen will closely monitor the company’s overall business performance. She succeeds Kerry O’Sullivan, who is retiring, and will be based at StandardAero’s headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Before joining StandardAero, Ernzen served as the President of Naval Power at Raytheon Technologies. In this role, she oversaw a $6 billion division that managed programs supporting the U.S. Military and its global allies, encompassing a comprehensive range of Raytheon’s offerings. Her responsibilities included managing a complex portfolio across all phases of the life cycle. With over 25 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry, Ernzen has held significant positions at Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft, and Raytheon/RTX Corporation. She is a seasoned executive renowned for her expertise and leadership in this sector.
Trained as an aerospace engineer, Ernzen began her career in general aviation, concentrating on manufacturing operations, aftermarket services, and technical support. As her career progressed, she took on increasingly senior executive roles in operations and general management, serving the military, defense, and space markets.
Russell Ford, Chairman and CEO, said “Kim’s demonstrated business success, broad technical, program management and executive leadership experience – along with her knowledge and depth in the aerospace industry – gives her the experience to have significant impact in her role at StandardAero. We are pleased and fortunate to bring her onto our team and I look forward to her contributions driving continued operational and business improvements as well as growth for StandardAero.”
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Ernzen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering, and an MBA, all from Wichita State University. Furthermore, she completed Raytheon’s Executive Leadership, Engineering Leadership Development, and Principles of Leadership programs. She is also a recipient of the prestigious Raytheon CEO award.
Q. – How many years of experience does Ernzen have in the aerospace and defense industry? A. – 25 Years.
Q. – Which degrees Kim Ernzen holds? A. – Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering, and an MBA, all from Wichita State University.
