Born in Munich, Germany on 27 April 1946. Attended grammar
school in Germany
until parents emigrated to USA in 1954. Completed education
in USA, including
Aeronautical School, graduating in 1964 in top third of
class .
Joined the predecessor of Airbus Industrie, Deutsche Airbus,
in 1970, as
“Team Leader Airline Engineering Assistance”
for Field Service Support to
Operating Airlines. Dedicated Team Leader for Pan AM bankruptcy
asset recovery,
Service Station Authorization Inspection Team Member and
was first Team Leader
under newly awarded JAA-OPS M Part 145 AMO for Certifying
Staff of Manufacturer
on all Airbus Types. Assisted Asset Management Organization
in Fleet Recoveries,
Cabin Interior Re-imaging, Resident HMV Site Rep.
Due to poor aviation industry conditions, departed employer
and formed own
company called “Aircraft Conformance Engineering
Service” in June 1996. Commenced
parallel technical services for Production Aircraft Inspection
Coverage i.e. for ILFC and
GATX Capital Corp as well as directly for airline operators
in Europe, UK, and Central America.
VIP Aircraft completion coverage was initially for Airbus
A319 Corporate Jet, then on request
of VIP-Clients entered into Boeing BBJ and B-777 and B747-400.
To date over 47 production aircraft have been surveyed
for airlines and 15 VIP aircraft,
Airbus & Boeing types, have been completion surveyed
to protect clients interests on
site at various locations.
Most recently, Boeing BBJ included his firm ACES as a
“Completion Management Candidate”
on their official listing at BBJ-HQ in Seattle (with good
responses to date!).