DANIEL LAFRANCE RETIRES FROM PROFESSIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATES, NEW SENIOR DIRECTOR - SITE MANAGER NAMED

Professional Aviation Associates announced that Vice President and General Manager Daniel Lafrance has decided to retire.

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Lafrance has held his current position since December 2018, after spending over nine years as vice president of sales and marketing at Greenwich AeroGroup, the parent company of Professional Aviation Associates. Prior to that, he served as an aviation consultant after his departure from Bombardier Aerospace, where he spent 21 years, ending in the position of vice president of service sales and marketing.

“For over a decade, Daniel has been a cornerstone of our success and growth,” said Jim Ziegler, vice chairman of Greenwich AeroGroup. “From his leadership at Greenwich AeroGroup to his pivotal role at Professional Aviation Associates, Daniel has exemplified dedication, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to our values. His contributions have left an indelible mark on our organization, and we wish him nothing but the best in his well-deserved retirement.”

In conjunction with Lafrance’s retirement, Professional Aviation is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Goodner as senior director – site manager for the Atlanta-based company. Greg brings more than 20 years of aerospace and aviation leadership experience to his new role, most recently serving as director of business relations for Perfekta Inc., a Verus Aerospace company.

Prior to Perfekta, Greg held various leadership roles including executive vice president of operations at Global Parts/VSE Aviation, and manager of spares and components service sales at Bombardier Aerospace. His extensive experience in strategic management, operations, and customer relations makes him a valuable addition to the Professional Aviation team.

In his new role, Greg will oversee the daily operations of the Atlanta site, focusing on enhancing customer service, operational efficiency, and strategic growth for Professional Aviation Associates.

PROFESSIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATES FLIES THROUGH KEY AUDIT VIRTUALLY AND WITH NO FINDINGS

Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, recently passed its annual audit to renew its ISO 9001:2015, AS9120B certificate with flying colors. The ICT Audit under IAF MD 4:2018 was once again executed remotely, considering COVID-19, and generated zero findings.

“It takes a village to prepare for an audit,” said Hibo Linares, director of quality for Professional Aviation Associates. “We have a long checklist of things that we have to ensure are up to date and our employees have to equally be prepared and grasp the importance to the organization of successfully completing the audit.”

“Professional Aviation has one of the best QMS programs I have seen. I have audited over 200 companies and this team is in the top 10%,” said Wyndie Meyer, director of certification services and operational performance for the Aviation Suppliers Association and ASA Certification Body. “The management team is completely engaged in the state of the QMS, customer satisfaction and interested party requirements. Every employee interviewed was very eager and supportive of the audit process. They are the exact definition of a team!”

This was the third remote annual review for Professional Aviation Associates. The two-day process included interviews, and numerous emails and documents sent back and forth as objective proof.

PROFESSIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATES RECEIVES PARKER STRATOFLEX HOSE SHOP RECERTIFICATION

Professional Aviation Associates recently completed its audit to continue operating as an authorized fabricator of Stratoflex aircraft hose assemblies.

The audit was conducted virtually and completed with no findings. Twenty-three documents passed with supporting data, including the Hose Shop Quality Management System.

“Our hose fabrication shop is a vital part of our business,” said Daniel Lafrance, vice president and general manager for Professional Aviation Associates. “I am extremely proud of our team for continuously upholding the exacting standards set forth by Parker Aerospace. This re-certification is a testament to our commitment to provide our customers with the best quality hoses for their aircraft.”

Professional Aviation Associates have maintained a strong relationship with Parker Aerospace as an authorized aircraft hose fabricator for more than 25 years. The company fabricates an average of more than 10,000 aircraft hoses annually and distributes kits and assemblies worldwide for a variety of airframes including Piper, Cessna, Learjet, King Air, Beech 1900, Beech Baron, Hawker, Bonanza, Bell Helicopters, and more.