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Meet Our Experts StandardAero Augusta (AGS)
An Industry Leading MRO FacilityStandardAero’s Augusta, Georgia facility is one of North America’s most capable corporate jet services facilities. For over 40 years, the Augusta operation has served the corporate aviation community. With over 175 technicians at your service, each averaging 18 years of experience, we can perform virtually any maintenance event – scheduled or unscheduled.
We Are An Authorized Service Center For:
Augusta (AGS) Facility
In addition to the aircraft covered under OEM service center agreements, we also service Challenger, Learjet, Cessna Citations, Hawkers, Gulfstreams, Astras, and Westwinds.
StandardAero — The Right Choice
At StandardAero, we have retained a team of the most highly experienced avionics experts in the business and developed unique avionics upgrade and retrofit processes. We put our customers and their aircraft first and do what it takes to deliver superior service and maximum performance from your entire aircraft.
Dassault Falcon Jet• Falcon 10/100/20/200• Falcon 50/All series• Falcon 900/All series• Falcon 2000/All series• Falcon 7X, 8X
Embraer• Legacy 600/650• Legacy 450/500• Praetor 500/600
Honeywell• TFE731 series• HTF7000 series• TPE331 series• CFE738 series• APU GTCP36-100/150
Pratt & Whitney• PW305• PW307• PW308
General Electric• CF34
Rolls-Royce• AE3007
Avionics• GoGo• Honeywell• Rockwell Collins• SmartSky• Universal
CONTACT INFORMATION Se Habla Español
1550 Hangar RoadAugusta, GA 30906
Toll Free: +1 800.891.8889 Worldwide: +1 706.793.5600
Mobile Service Team Hotline: +1 877.466.7899
AOG Parts: +1 602.284.0053
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The StandardAero Team,meet our experts
The StandardAero Augusta, GA Team of experts is here for you, and we will continue to RAISE THE STANDARD with our pride in craftsmanship and drive for customer excellence!
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Jamie Gardner
Director of Operations, Engines
T: +1 706.771.5677 | C: +1 [email protected]
Jamie has been a member of the StandardAero team for 9 years and has over 35 years of experience in Aviation. Jamie received his MBA from Waynesburg University and Master’s Degree in Strategic Change Management from Michigan State University. He also holds a Bachelor’s in Management of Technical Operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Prior to working at StandardAero, Jamie was employed as general manager and VP of a leading aerospace company. Jamie also served 8 years in the United States Air Force as a flight engineer.
Chris Bodine
Vice President & General Manager
T: +1 706.771.5261 | C: +1 [email protected]
Chris has been a member of the StandardAero team for 30 years. With over 35 years of experience in aviation, Chris initially obtained his A&P license from Lively Technical College. He worked for Combs Gates/AMR Combs Fort Lauderdale, FL facility in both the airframe and engine shop. While at StandardAero, Chris began working as an airframe A&P mechanic and progressed through the ranks to his current position as general manager in 2009. Chris also served for 14 years in the Army National Guard performing various roles in the maintenance field in many combat engineer companies.
Keith Moss
Director of Operations – Airframe & Avionics
T: +1 706.771.5234 | C: +1 [email protected]
Keith has been a member of the StandardAero team since July 2018 and has a total of 35 years of experience in aviation. Along with an A&P license, Keith also has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Lean Six Sigma certificate. Prior to working at StandardAero, Keith was employed by Textron where he was a service manager for 8 years. He was also previously employed by ATA Airlines for 18 years as the senior manager of maintenance control and operations.
Peter Weitz
Quality Manager & Director/Chief Inspector
T: +1 706.771.5660 | C: +1 [email protected]
Peter has been a member of the StandardAero team for a total of 39 years and has over 44 years of experience in aviation. Peter received his A&P Certificate from the Quaker City School of Aeronautics in Philadelphia, PA and holds other certifications such as StandardAero lean facilitator and internal auditor and StandardAero T3CI/CAR. Peter served in the United States Air Force for 6 years as an aircraft mechanic.
MEET OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
QUALITY TEAM
Paul Frederick
Crew Chief, Quality Assurance
Paul has been a member of the StandardAero team for 14 years and has a total of 37 years of
experience in aviation. He holds an A&P certification, Mechanical Engineering Technology certification from LeTourneau University, and a FAA Inspection Authorization since 1988. Prior to working with StandardAero, Paul was employed by Flight Options for 6 years as the Challenger program manager and QA. He was also employed by Taughannock Aviation for 3 years as an airframe and power plant mechanic and inspector.
Mark Meredith
Crew Chief, Quality Assurance
Mark has been a member of the StandardAero team for 41 years and has 43 years of experi-
ence in aviation. Mark obtained his A&P License from Atlanta Technical College and he holds an Associate’s Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology from Augusta Technical College. Mark was promoted into his current role in 2002.
MEET THE AIRFRAME/AVIONICS TEAM
Ryan Fite
Customer Project Manager – Airframe/Avionics
T: +1 706.560.3326 | C: +1 [email protected]
Ryan has been a member of the StandardAero team for 13 years and has a total of 21 years of experience in Aviation. Ryan obtained his A&P license from Aviation Career Academy. Ryan started his career at StandardAero as an A&P mechanic on the Hawker crew where he eventually became the lead lechnician. He was promoted to his current role in 2013.
Rick Follmer
Customer Project Manager – Airframe/Avionics
T: +1 706.771.5689 | C: +1 [email protected]
Rick has been a member of the StandardAero team for 13 years and has a total of 17 years of experience in aviation. Rick ob-tained his A&P license from the Teterboro School of Aeronautics. Prior to StandardAero, Rick was employed by Southeast Charter for a year as an A&P mechanic and by Bombardier for 3 years as an A&P mechanic. Rick served in the Army National Guard for 8 years in infantry.
Clay Okerlund
Customer Project Manager – Airframe/Avionics
T: +1 706.771.5682 | C: +1 [email protected]
Clay has been a member of the StandardAero team for 15 years. He obtained his A&P license and Associates Degree in Applied Technology from Clover Park Technical College. Clay started his career at StandardAero as an A&P mechanic on the Falcon crew where he eventually became the lead technician. Clay was promoted to customer project manager in 2018.
Mark Hall
Customer Project Manager – Airframe/Avionics Se Habla EspañolT: +1 706.771.5235 | C: +1 [email protected]
Mark has been a member of the StandardAero team for 16 years and has a total of 42 years of experience in aviation. Mark holds both an MBA with global management emphasis and a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration & Aviation Technology. Prior to StandardAero, Mark was employed by Metro Aviation for 7 years where he was an A&P inspector and by Stene Aviation for 9 years where he worked as the director of maintenance.
MEET OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
David Moore
Crew Chief, Falcon
David has been a member of the StandardAero team for 33 years and has a total of 42 years of
experience in aviation. David received his degree in Aircraft Main-tenance Technology from South Georgia Tech. He currently holds an A&P license and private pilot’s license. Prior to StandardAero, David was employed at the Warner Robins Air Force Base as an electrician working on F15’s. David also has over 10 years of experience as a customer project manager at StandardAero.
Jeffrey Hughes
Crew Chief, Hawker
Jeffrey has been a member of the StandardAero team for 21 years. Jeffrey obtained his A&P license
from South Georgia Technical College. Prior to StandardAero, Jeffrey was employed by Americus Airport where he was a maintenance shop general mechanic. Jeffrey started his career at StandardAero in 1998 as an A&P mechanic and moved into his current role in 2005.
Jimmy Hughes
Crew Chief, Lear Jet
Jimmy has been a StandardAero employee for 31 years. Jimmy started his career at StandardAero
as a stockroom attendant and was eventually moved to the facility’s accessory shop where he began to show interest in becoming an A&P mechanic. Once he obtained his A&P license and began working on the Lear crew, he progressed to Lear crew chief in 2004.
Keith Williams
Crew Chief, Avionics
Keith has been a member of the StandardAero team for 16 years and has a total of 20 years
of experience in aviation. Keith received his Associate’s Degree from PIA Corporate Training and also holds a FCC with Radar certificate and Repairman’s certificate. Prior to StandardAero, Keith was employed by Lockheed Martin for 4 years where he worked in avionics installation.
Quentin Saarinen
Crew Chief, Challenger & Citation Embraer
Quinn has been a member of the StandardAero team for 22 years and has a total of 30 years of
experience in aviation. Quinn obtained his A&P license from the Southern Illinois University. He also holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Aviation Management and an Associates in Aviation Technology. Quinn has prior experience working for multiple Airport Airlines as an A&P mechanic and inspector.
James Smith
Crew Chief, Avionics
Jim has been a member of the StandardAero team for 23 years and has a total of 43 years of
experience in aviation. Jim served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years where his career as a master sergeant focused on aviation.
Dennis Gruba
Crew Chief, 2nd Shift
Dennis has been a member of the StandardAero team for 30 years and has over 41 years of expe-
rience in aviation. Dennis obtained his A&P license from Northrop University and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Science from Eastern New Mexico University. Prior to StandardAero, Dennis was employed by ERA Helicopters as a field mechanic for 7 years.
MEET THE ENGINES TEAM
John Lovett
Senior Production Manager – TFE731/TPE331/APU GTCP36-100/150T: +1 706.771.5669 | C: +1 [email protected]
John has been a member of the StandardAero team for 38 years and has a total of 42 years of experience in aviation. John ob-tained his A&P license and his Associates Degree from Georgia Military College. John also served in the United States Air Force for 4 years as a crew chief for F-15 maintenance. John started at StandardAero as an A&P mechanic and was promoted to senior production manager in 2012.
Jason Strobel
Senior Production Manager – HTF7000
T: +1 706.200.2147 | C: +1 [email protected]
Jason has been a member of the StandardAero team for 10 years and has over 23 years of experience in aviation. He holds both an A&P license and Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. In 2018, Jason was awarded the StandardAero customer service award for the Business Aviation sector. Jason served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years as an F-18 engine mechanic.
John Holcomb
Customer Project Manager – HTF7000
T: +1 706.771.5631 | C: +1 [email protected]
John Holcomb was recently promoted to HTF customer project manager, John previously held the position of HTF technician qualified in dismantle, assembly and engine R&R. John served in the USMC, he managed engine operations for F18 hornets.
Terry Chandler
Customer Project Manager – TFE731
T: +1.706.771.5625 | C: [email protected]
Terry joined our team over a year ago from the USAF. Terry was promoted to customer project manager role approximately six months ago from a technician role. Terry’s USAF experience combined with his StandardAero training is another part of our strong customer support structure.
Gregg Washburn
Customer Project Manager – APU GTCP36-100/150
T: +1 706.771.5631 | C: +1 [email protected]
Gregg has been a member of the StandardAero team for 24 years. Gregg obtained his A&P license from Farmingdale State College. Gregg began his career with StandardAero as a mechanic in the APU shop and has since held a number of titles including: APU shop senior technician, APU shop crew chief, and 731 engine shop crew chief. He was promoted to his current role in 2013.
Julie Knapp
Customer Project Manager – TPE331
T: +1 706.560.3351 | C: +1 [email protected]
Julie has been a member of the StandardAero team for 17 years. She obtained her Associate’s Degree in Legal Business Administration in 2000 from Davenport University. Julie started her career at StandardAero in 2002 as a hangar office clerk, in 2007 she was promoted to her current role as TPE331 customer project manager.
Joe Gurley
Crew Chief, TPE331/APU
Joe has been a member of the StandardAero team for 34 years and has a total of 41 years
of experience in aviation. Joe obtained his A&P license and also holds certifications for the TPE331-1 through 12, TPE331-14, and Pratt & Whitney 308. Prior to StandardAero, Joe was employed by Bowman Aviation for 3 years as an aircraft mechanic. Shortly after, he was employed by Atlantis Airlines for 4 years as an A&P mechanic and chief inspector.
Chris Jones
Crew Chief, TFE731
Chris has been a member of the StandardAero team for 37 years, within those years Chris
obtained an A&P license. He started his career at StandardAero as a parts cleaner and progressed to his current role as crew chief in 1994.
MEET OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
MEET OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
Scott VanEssendelft
Crew Chief, Engines
Scott has been a member of the StandardAero team for 31 years and has 35 years of experi-
ence in aviation. Scott obtained his A&P license in 1991 from Western Suffolk Boces Aviation Maintenance Program and also holds a certification for Marine Outboard Engines. Scott served in the United States Navy for 4 years where he was an aviation structural mechanic.
Samuel Jimenez
Crew Chief, HTF7000 Series
Sam has been a member of the StandardAero team for 23 years. He obtained his A&P license
from the South Georgia Technical College. Prior to StandardAero, Sam was employed by ATP for 2 years as an A&P mechanic. Sam started his career at StandardAero in 1995 as an A&P mechanic and worked in the 731 Test Cell for 9 years. After becoming a lead technician, Sam was promoted to 731 engine shop crew chief in 2010.
David Rice
Crew Chief, R&R Se Habla Español
David has been a member of the StandardAero team for 29 years with a total of 33 years of experience in avia-tion. David received his A&P license from LeTourneau University and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Studies. Prior to StandardAero, David was employed by Eastern Airlines for 4 years where he worked as an A&P mechanic.
Steve Everson
Crew Chief, Test Cell
Steve has been a member of the StandardAero team for 28 years. He obtained his A&P license
from the Piedmont Aerospace Institute. Prior to StandardAero, Steve was employed by Piedmont General Aviation Services for 2 years where he was a line service attendant, he was also employed by US Air for 5 years as an A&P mechanic and shift supervisor. He started his career at StandardAero as an A&P mechanic and became the test cell crew chief in 2003.
Tony Brunson
Crew Chief, Accessory Shop
Tony has been a member of the StandardAero team for 26 years and has a total of 44 years
of experience in aviation. Tony obtained his A&P license from South Georgia Technical College and also holds an Inspection Authorization certificate and private pilot’s license. Prior to StandardAero, Tony was employed by Charter Medical Corpora-tion where he was the director of maintenance, he was also employed by Zantop International Airlines as the accessory shop crew chief.
Jack Bozeman
Crew Chief, 2nd Shift
Jack has been a member of the StandardAero team for 22 years. Jack received his A&P in
1990 while stationed a Barbers Point, HI. He served in the Navy on board the USS Lexington the USS Blue Ridge and the USS Independence until his career transition to business aviation.
Engine
Honeywell Heavy Authorized - TFE731, HTF7000 series, TPE331, APU GTCP36-100/150 overall and HSI line maintenance - CFE738, PW300 series, CF34, AE3007Full Test Cell Capabilities - TFE731 series, HTF7000 series, and 36-100/150 APU’s
Airframe
ASC Dassault Falcon – all modelsASC Embraer Legacy – Legacy 600/650, Legacy 450/500, Praetor 500/600Serving Other Aircraft Including: Lear, Challenger, Hawker, Astras, and Westwinds
Avionics Installs
Modifications and upgrade Pro Line 4 to Pro Line 21 Primus Elite CPDLC, TCAS 7.1 HAPP and CASP programs Cabin connectivity
Modifications
Service bulletins Structural repairs A.D. Compliance foreign certifications
Country Certifications
FAA EASA Argentina AurbaBahamasBermudaBrazilCanadaCayman IslandsChileColombia
AGS CAPABILITIES
Mexico NepalPhilippinesSouth AfricaUruguay Venezuela
Donna Gillow
United States: AL, FL (Northern), GA, MS, SC
T: +1 [email protected]
Scott White
United States: NC, TN, VA, WV
T: +1 [email protected]
Buddy Rountree
United States: FL
T: +1 [email protected]
Brian Ward
United States: DE, DC, OH (Eastern), PA, VA
T: +1 [email protected]
Meet our dedicated team of Sales Managers
MEET OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
Meet our dedicated team of Sales Managers
Mike Creek
Avionics Sales Manager
T: +1 [email protected]
Ivy Luque
Regional Sales Administrator
T: +1 [email protected]
Dennis Kaney
Engine Sales Manager
C: +1 631.838.6961 [email protected]
Anabel Tabora
Mexico & Central America
T: +1 [email protected]
MOBILE SERVICE TEAMS
EnginesHTF7000 SeriesTFE731 SeriesPW300 SeriesCFE738AE3007
APUsGTCP36 100/150 series
AirframesAOGTroubleshooting, repairs and parts replacement
AvionicsTroubleshooting/parts replacement
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AircraftLearHawkerFalconEmbraerChallenger
We are dedicated to keeping you flying, increasing your aircraft availability and reducing
your operating costs.
Authorized Service Centers For:
Honeywell EnginesTFE731 – Heavy HTF7000 – Heavy TPE331 – Heavy CFE738 – Major APU – Heavy
Pratt & Whitney EnginesPW305/306/308 – Overhaul
Rolls Royce Engines:AE3007 – Line Services
General Electric Engines:CF34 – Heavy
Authorized Service Centers For:
Dassault Falcon Jet – Major InspectionsFalcon 10/110/20/200Falcon 50/All seriesFalcon 900/All seriesFalcon 2000/All seriesFalcon 7X/8X
Embraer – Major InspectionsLegacy 600/650Legacy 450/500Praetor 500/600
STANDARDAERO CAPABILITIES
Additional Capabilities
Avionics Capabilities:Modifications and upgradesPro Line 4 to Pro Line 21Primus EliteCPDLC, TCAS 7.1Cabin connectivityLine maintenance
ModificationsOn-site ODAOn-site engineeringService bulletinsA.D. complianceStructural repairs
Custom Services:Full major/minor paintFull major/minor interior Pre-purchase evaluationsTotal aircraft sparesMobile servicesEngine buy, sell, exchange and lease
Airframe capabilities for most business aviation aircraft including Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Hawkers.
AUGUSTA (AGS) FACILITY
1550 Hangar RoadAugusta, GA 30906
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