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TOPGUN Commander, Chief Operating Officer Tapped By ATAC

Company Provides Commercial Services Supporting Airborne Fighter Requirements For DoD

Former TOPGUN Commander Thomas "Trim" Downing has joined ATAC (Airborne Tactical Advantage Company), a company which provides tactical airborne services to the Department of Defense. Businessman Ralph Kunz has also joined the company as Chief Operating Officer.


ATAC Kfir Jet

Trim Downing recently retired from the U.S. Navy at the rank of Captain where he served as the Joint Strike Fighter Requirements Officer for Chief of Naval Air Forces.  Prior to the requirements position he was the Commander of Carrier Air Wing Eleven and led two deployments to the Western Pacific and Arabian Gulf.  Trim also commanded VFA-136 and the Navy's elite weapons school, "TOPGUN".  Mr. Downing brings his experience with over 4,000 hours in fighters including the F-14, F/A-18 and F-16.

Mr. Kunz brings a wealth of experience in commercial aviation.  His previous position was President of SEI of America, a startup company for the Italian parent company.  Prior to that, Ralph was on the leadership team at Keystone Helicopter, Vector Aerospace and led the development and manufacturing of missile flight controls at Parker Hannifin.  His management expertise spans the full range of operational functions – engineering, operations, marketing & sales, program management, customer support and quality.

The company says the addition of a highly experienced businessman combined with a former TOPGUN commander continue to show ATAC's development of "best practices" in both military and civilian operations, ensuring growth to achieve ATAC's vision "To be the recognized industry leader for tactical aviation training to US and allied militaries worldwide, delivering cost-effective, continually advancing capabilities."

FMI: www.atacusa.com

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