GREENSBORO, NC—August 25, 2014 … TIMCO Aviation Services (“TIMCO”), a subsidiary of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (“HAECO”), announced today that Jim Sokol has been named President of MRO Services effective on September 22, 2014. In this role, Jim will have responsibility over all of TIMCO’s airframe maintenance operations, including multi-hangar facilities at Greensboro, North Carolina, Lake City, Florida, Macon, Georgia and at the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport. In addition, he will oversee the operations of TIMCO’s line maintenance network and its engine services center.
Jim joins TIMCO with 33 years of successful experience in the aircraft maintenance industry, most recently as Vice President of Maintenance Operations for Southwest Airlines. There, he led a team of 2,500 mechanics, 20 maintenance locations and multiple third party providers in supporting the maintenance requirements of a fleet of 700 aircraft. Prior to his 20-year tenure with Southwest, Jim held leadership positions with an independent MRO provider and also another airline.
Kevin Carter, CEO of TIMCO, said, “We are very excited to welcome Jim to the TIMCO family. His extensive leadership experience, strong appreciation for aviation technicians and the vital role they play in the success of the organization and his practical knowledge of airline operational requirements, will allow us to continue to build on the value we strive to deliver to our team members and customers.”
Jim will report directly to Kevin and will be based in Greensboro at the company’s corporate headquarters.
About TIMCO and HAECO
TIMCO is a subsidiary of the HAECO Group, one of the world’s leading independent aircraft engineering and maintenance companies. TIMCO offers airframe MRO from four multi-hangar locations, engine MRO and line maintenance at airports across the U.S. The company’s TIMCO Aerosystems division provides interiors design, engineering, certification and integration services, as well as manufactured products including galleys, lavatories and passenger seating. The HAECO Group consists of 18 subsidiaries and affiliates operating around the globe, and is publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 00044). HAECO’s website: www.haeco.com TIMCO’s website: www.timco.aero.
