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Ian McDonald

President

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Ian McDonald

President

Ian McDonald brings more than 46 years of experience in aviation services to Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. and has served as the President of the Company (formerly JT Power) since April 2006.

McDonald served in increasingly responsible roles with Volvo Aero Services (formerly The AGES Group). During his 18 years with the company he held senior management positions in engine sales and leasing, engine piece parts sales, new technology, commuter engines, and sales, leasing and consignment of engines and parts.

In addition, he was the Manager of Power Plant Maintenance, which included responsibility for the engine shop, cleaning shop, welding shop, machine shop and the installation of a new test cell for Canadian Airlines. McDonald began his aviation career in 1966 and completed his apprenticeship as an engineer with Rolls-Royce East Kilbride in 1971, the same year he was awarded the prestigious Lord Hives award.

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Al Landolfi

Vice President, Sales

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Al Landolfi

Vice President, Sales

As Vice President of Sales & Marketing with Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc, Al Landolfi has 19 years of experience in aviation materials support. Formerly with Volvo Aero Services, he served as inventory manager of components and commercial assets valued at over $120 million. In addition, he managed acquisitions and operations, which covered various engines and aircraft transactions.

Landolfi was promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing for the PW4000, PW2000 & V2500 engine programs, where he grew sales to $45 million annually, supplied material to all major operators and engine overhaul facilities including Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney & MTU. Al was responsible for the first new V2500 engine teardown in aftermarket business and positioned consignments around the world for and with many of the major commercial airlines and MRO’s.

He received his certification in Management Information Systems from Florida Atlantic University.

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Susan Leahy

Vice President Operations

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Susan Leahy

Vice President Operations

Susan Leahy is the Vice President of Operation for Willis Aeronautical Services Inc. As Vice President of Operations, Susan works closely with customers’ quality and operation departments to ensure customer satisfaction. She brings over twenty years of experience in the aviation industry to Willis Aeronautical Services Inc. Prior to joining Willis Aeronautical Services Inc., Susan worked at Volvo Aero Services holding a position of Senior Manager of Quality.

During her 20 years at Volvo, Susan progressed from purchasing and repair duties, to management in quality and safety oversight positions. She implemented and maintained rigorous quality and environmental standards, some of which include ISO 9001, AS 9120, ISO 14001 and ASA-100/FAA AC 00-56.

Dedicated to professional growth and industry oversight advancement, Susan served extensively on various conferences and committees during her years in the aviation industry. She is a past Quality Committee Member for the Aviation Suppliers Association. She also was on the SAE Americas Aerospace Quality Standards Technical Committee (AAQSC) for the re-write of the AS9100 Aerospace Standard.

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Anthony F. Armata

Director Technical Records

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Anthony F. Armata

Director Technical Records

In his current position, Anthony “Tony” Armata, manages and reviews the auditing of Life Limited Part Summaries, Airworthiness Directives and applicable technical and operational documentation for company and customer engines and aircraft. He assigns and performs comprehensive baseline reviews for whole engine purchases and consignments based upon current business opportunities.

Tony worked for AGES Group/Volvo Aero for 22 years where he managed and reviewed the auditing of Life Limited Part Summaries, Airworthiness Directives and applicable technical and operational documentation for company and customer engines and aircraft. He assigned and performed comprehensive baseline reviews for whole engine purchases and consignments based upon current business opportunities.

Tony holds a Masters of Business Administration & Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Dowling College, Oakdale, New York and an Associate in Applied Science from Suffolk County Community College, Selden, New York.

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