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Ontic appoints Jack Karapetyan as VP of Global MRO Operations  

Ontic appoints Jack Karapetyan as VP of Global MRO Operations  
Given Karapetyan's change of venue, Terry Streb will assume full responsibility as Vice President and General Manager of Ontic’s Chatsworth site.

In his new position as VP, Jack Karapetyan will take a look at a comprehensive review of what Ontic has been doing in MRO operations and to make sure he will be adopting a cohesive and globally aligned approach across the organization. 


Ontic, a prominent licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts worldwide, announced a dramatic shift in its organizational profile with Jack Karapetyan’s appointment to the newly created role of Vice President and General Manager of Global MRO Operations. This move represents a material shift in focus towards enhancing Ontic’s manufacturing, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. 


Jack Karapetyan has been the joint general manager of Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA site alongside Terry Streb and has plenty of operational experience behind him. His experience in several operational improvement initiatives undertaken at the Chatsworth site should be leveraged in getting the new organization involved, both within their current operations and getting new MRO opportunities to be attracted.


In his new position, Jack Karapetyan will take a look at a comprehensive review of what Ontic has been doing in MRO operations and to make sure he will be adopting a cohesive and globally aligned approach across the organization. He is designated to drive growth and excellence within the MRO segment, further solidifying Ontic’s position as the leader in aerospace and defense industries.

Brian Sartain, Chief Operating Officer, Ontic said, “I’m excited to welcome Jack to this newly created role. Creating this strategically significant position will enable us to focus more on our MRO customers, improving existing operations and setting us up for future success. “We are ambitious about this new direction and I look forward to working with Jack to make Ontic the service benchmark other MRO companies are marked against.”  

Given Karapetyan’s change of venue, Terry Streb will assume full responsibility as Vice President and General Manager of Ontic’s Chatsworth site. This strategic realignment signifies that Ontic is optimizing its operations and leading effectively in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Jack Karapetyan, Vice President and General Manager of Global MRO Operations, Ontic said, “I am thrilled to be taking on this new challenge at Ontic. There’s a lot of work to do and I’m already in conversation with some customers. MRO is a cornerstone of our industry and I’m looking forward to expanding our operations in this area.”  

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The appointment of Jack Karapetyan to take over the position of leading the entire Global MRO Operations in Ontic shows the strategic move that Ontic has taken towards enhancing operational excellence, fostering customer-centric solutions, and driving sustainable growth in the MRO segment. With a strong leadership team in place, Ontic is poised to set new benchmarks in the MRO industry and raise its service offerings to meet evolving customer needs.