MIAMI, March 12, 2009 — AeroThrust Corporation, a commercial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility serving both the CFM56 and the JT8D family of engines, today announced the promotion of Jose Leon to President and Chief Operating Officer.
“Jose has clearly demonstrated his commitment and leadership to AeroThrust, and I am looking forward to working with him as we continue to expand our capabilities, particularly in the CFM56 engine line,” said John “Jack” Risko, CEO of AeroThrust Corporation.
Mr. Leon, 52, joined AeroThrust in 1978 as a driver and quickly rose to several supervisory and management positions within a cross-section of departments, including VP of Sales and Marketing, and SVP of Materials and Purchasing. Mr. Leon also serves as the President of AeroThrust Capital, AeroThrust’s wholly owned sales and leasing subsidiary, a position to which he was named in 2007.
Mr. Leon received a Bachelor’s degree in Business and an MBA from Nova Southeastern University.
ABOUT AEROTHRUST CORPORATION
AeroThrust is the largest independent maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in the United States serving both the CFM56 and JT8D family of engines. Our 140,000 sq.ft. shop is strategically located in South Florida for convenient worldwide access. AeroThrust has produced over 9,000 engines since being established in 1946, and enjoys a time-tested and proven MRO track record marked by quality, flexibility and reliability on-wing.
Contact:
Dorrene Cook
AeroThrust Corporation
Phone: 305-526-7310
Fax: 305-526-7315
Email:
http://www.aerothrust.com
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