Market Intelligence: North America

Enstrom Helicopter Announces 2025 Appointment for Senior VP

USA – based helicopter manufacturer Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has announced the appointment of Charles “Chuck” Wade as Senior Vice President of Product, Sales, and Customer Excellence, effective December 2024.

  • Wade will lead Enstrom’s customer engagement, sales strategy, and product delivery operations.

  • His priorities include:

    • Strengthening existing customer relationships.

    • Expanding the company’s market presence.

    • Driving strategic process improvements and operational optimization.

  • Wade brings over 40 years of aviation industry experience, including 24 years at Collins Aerospace where he held various technical and leadership roles.

  • His background includes flight line maintenance, avionics systems engineering, and market management, coupled with A&P and FCC certifications.

  • Wade has been with Enstrom for over a year prior to assuming his new executive position.

Statement’s

  • “Chuck excels in engaging customers and leading teams of people, two skills that will prove essential to Enstrom’s vision of providing quality helicopters to even more customers,” – Todd Tetzlaff, President, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation

 

  • “We have an amazing opportunity to significantly ramp up production. I look forward to the many customer interactions we will have as we begin a regular production schedule. Working as a team, we will overcome any challenge we might face together,” – Charles “Chuck” Wade, Senior VP, Enstrom

About Enstrom Helicopter
From Rudy Enstrom’s early designs in 1943 to initial testing in a Michigan Quarry in 1957 to aircraft operating on six continents, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has maintained a reputation for safety, value and performance. Based in Menominee, Michigan and proudly made in the United States, Enstrom has a rich history for design innovation. The goal is to provide helicopters to the customer’s exact specification and deliver support and maintenance worldwide.

Source: Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
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California Aeronautical University Instructor Named “Educator of the Year” by Aviation Technician Education Council

USA – California Aeronautical University (CAU) proudly announces that Omar Aguilera, instructor in the University’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program, has been named “Educator of the Year” by the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC). This prestigious award recognizes Aguilera’s outstanding contributions to aviation maintenance education and his commitment to shaping the next generation of aircraft mechanics.

A 25-year veteran of the United States Navy, Aguilera spent much of his career working on helicopters and mentoring young Sailors. Guided by the medical profession model “see one, be one, teach one,” Aguilera teaches his students the importance of critical thinking and troubleshooting, skills needed to meet the future needs of aviation and aerospace industries.

“My goal is to give back to the industry that I learned to love throughout my career in the military,” said Aguilera. “One of the most important lessons my mentors instilled in me was the art of troubleshooting. Anyone can change a part but understanding why you’re making that change is what makes a proficient and autonomous technician. That’s the approach I work to instill in my students every day.”

His experience and passion for giving back to the industry have made him an integral member of CAU’s maintenance program and an invaluable asset to students.

“Omar has had a great military career training sailors,” said California Aeronautical University Provost Dr. Michael Berry. “Now he is making a lasting impact on the future of aviation maintenance, leading general aviation technicians to their careers. He provides his students a solid foundation that will prepare them for the time they reach the work world!”

The University’s maintenance program offers hands-on, career-oriented training that prepares students with practical skills used on the job. Graduates have been employed by Northrop Grumman, the Kern County Sheriff’s Department, GE, and other aviation-focused organizations.

With membership made up of aviation employers, vendors, and FAA Part 147 schools offering maintenance technician programs, ATEC’s mission is to promote and support aviation maintenance technician education, with the goal of enabling the aerospace community to meet its workforce needs.

Aguilera will be honored at ATEC’s Annual Conference in Norfolk, Virginia this March 2025, where he’ll also deliver a breakout session discussing innovative approaches to challenging concepts in airframe and powerplant education.

About California Aeronautical University
California Aeronautical University (CAU) is preparing the next generation of aviation professionals. Serving students from all over the country, the University offers career-focused programs in aviation, aviation business, and aircraft maintenance. With on-airport locations throughout California and in Arizona that provide an ideal learning environment, CAU courses are delivered in a year-round, fast-paced schedule that enables students to enter the pipeline for aviation careers in the shortest amount of time. Through the University’s strong partnerships with airlines, influential aviation organizations, and leaders in the aviation community, CAU graduates become a part of a larger aviation network and reap the benefits of these relationships, including direct access to several airline cadet programs. The University offers access to federal student financial aid, scholarships, and veteran benefits to those who qualify. https://calaero.edu

Source: California Aeronautical University
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