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Global Aviation Announces Promotion of Brian Lockhart to Vice President

Written by thomas · Filed Under Commercial 

December 23, 2008

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HILLSBORO, OR (December 22, 2008) – Global Aviation, Inc., an independent, full service aviation company has named Brian L. Lockhart, Vice President of the company. Lockhart, a 13 year veteran of Global Aviation had previously served as the Director of Maintenance.

Brian Lockhart helped establish Global Aviation, Inc. with President, Flo Newton, in 1995, as a consultant providing critical direction for the creation of the company. He formally joined Global in November of 1997, founding the maintenance department. He has grown the department from 2 to 50 employees, while expanding the company’s reputation as an exceptional aviation maintenance entity. The maintenance division includes inspection, avionics, parts and inventory departments.

The new Vice President has also been instrumental in the expansion of operations and facility at Global Aviation. With his leadership, Global recently received designation as a Bombardier AOG/Line Maintenance provider. Rockwell Collins and Universal Avionics have both appointed Global Aviation dealership status.

Lockhart began his career nearly 40 years ago when he received his degree from Sacramento City College as an aviation maintenance mechanic. His advanced training includes fluid aviation industry dynamics, advanced Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic and Inspection Authorization training. Brian spent over a decade with the flight department of Louisiana Pacific Corporation and then eight years with a private aviation company in Hillsboro. Lockhart serves on the Board of the Hillsboro Airport Business Association and the Hillsboro Airport Issues Roundtable. He is Chairman of the Portland Community College Aviation Maintenance Technology Advisory Committee. His hobbies include restoring and flying vintage planes, such as his 1947 Stimson Voyager. He also plays the bagpipes.

“Brian is a well known and highly respected avionics maintenance executive,” said Flo Newton, President of Global Aviation. “When I started the company, Brain was the first person I approached. I knew his expertise and reputation would be critical in Global’s success. His strategic vision and dedication to excellence daily spurs our efforts to provide outstanding maintenance services to our clients.”

Located at the Portland-Hillsboro Airport (KHIO), Global Aviation is dedicated to providing clients with a superior offering of aircraft charter, maintenance, management and FBO services. Global Aviation currently supports 63,000 square feet of heated hangar space with plans for a 27,000 square foot expansion.

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