New West-Coast Rep On Expanded RR 250 Sales Team
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and
Overhaul company Dallas Airmotive announced at this week's
Heli-Expo 2008 it recently hired industry veteran Scott Cochran as
its Regional Engine Manager for the Western Region of the US. The
addition of Cochran expands Dallas Airmotive’s domestic RR250
sales team to three representatives.
"Scott is highly experienced in both sales and management," said
Dallas Airmotive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Dennis
DiMarco. "His background with both OEMs and service companies gives
him a unique understanding of our customers’ needs and
priorities. An added bonus is that he is already familiar with
operators in the Western US, Alaska and Hawaii having spent more
than 30 years in the region. We know Scott will be a valuable
addition to our sales efforts as we continue to increase our
presence in the 250 market."
Cochran has served in a wide range of roles during his career
including management of an engine shop, acting as a field service
representative, and technical services sales. In 1990, Cochran
established and ran Aviation Turbine Overhaul in Hawaii at the
behest of its parent company, and in 1993 successfully transitioned
this company’s assets to Pacific Aerospace Services where he
then served as managing director.
Most recently, Cochran worked for Rolls-Royce Engine Services
out of Oakland, California where he was a Regional Sales &
Service Manager. Cochran is a licensed A&P mechanic with
extensive training in Rolls-Royce 250 series and Turbomeca Artouste
engines.
Dallas Airmotive offers extensive repair, overhaul and exchange
services on Model 250 compressor, turbine, combustion, gearbox and
accessories components for Series II, III, and IV engines. These
services are performed at the company’s Lafayette, LA
facility -- which the company reports has experienced a surge in
activity as the rotor wing market has enjoyed a period of rapid
growth in recent years.
"Over the past twelve months, we have experienced a pickup in
demand from local offshore helicopter operators as well as
contracts with air medical service companies," said Dallas
Airmotive President and CEO, Hugh McElroy. "Lafayette has high
technology repair equipment such as CNC machining/grinding
equipment, plasma coating and heat treating. And we are committed
to installing additional equipment such as vacuum brazing to expand
our capabilities."