Gary Weissel
managing officer-
tronos aviation consulting inc.
Gary Weissel is the Managing Officer of Tronos Aviation Consulting and leads all of the firm’s aviation related assignments. He has over 30 years of aviation industry experience and is the internal expert on the aircraft interiors, passenger interior products, program management, sourcing, market forecasting, growth strategy and contract negotiations. Mr. Weissel has provided advisory services to OEM’s, airlines, VVIP’s, MRO’s, Tier 1, 2 & 3 suppliers, investors, leasing companies and start-ups in the aviation industry. Prior to starting Tronos Aviation Consulting, Mr. Weissel was the co-Managing Officer of ICF SH&E’s Aviation and Aerospace Practice. He joined SH&E in 2000 specifically to start the Aircraft Interiors service line for the firm. He has extensive experience at market forecasting, strategy and technical management programs throughout the aviation industry. Prior to joining SH&E, Mr. Weissel was a Senior Program Manager with B/E Aerospace’s Seating Products Group where he was responsible for seating programs on a large variety of wide and narrow body Boeing and Airbus aircraft models. Mr. Weissel began his career with 9 years at Delta Air Lines in a variety of engineering and management positions. Mr. Weissel is a regular speaker at industry events and is often quoted in the aviation media. He holds an Aerospace Engineering degree from Georgia Institute of Technology where he regularly guest lectures.
Jeff Smith
chief engineer Acd consultants
With a record of over 35 years of service in Aviation, and feats from Senior Powerplant Engineer for world-renowned engines and subassembly components such as the Pratt & Whitney JT8D, JT9D, 2035 to CEO, Jeff brings years of skill and wisdom to the table.
Jeff currently holds DERT-510376-CE Engines/APUs/Fuel– originally appointed in 1992, a repairman's certification, is an acting Quality Manager, Accountable Manager, and Repairman for a variety of FAA Approved Repair stations. Hundreds of Major Repairs have been approved in his careers as well as many individuals mentored to be current DER holders.
Rick Armstrong
founder & COO AeroParts group
Rick is an established Aviation-Aerospace professional and effectual leader with proven leadership ability to exceed sales goals:
With over 10+ years of inside/outside sales and more than 25 + years in the aviation industry, Rick has developed a recognized client centric reputation and network alliances of up and downstream aircraft services and organizations.
Rick’s previous and existing skill set includes FAA Repair Stations, Quality Management, Advanced Composite Repair, Inventory Management and Aviation Component Sales.
With a career and personal passion for developing relationships with clients and industry professionals, Rick began his career in 1986 as a technician and has since held leadership roles at recognized Aviation and Aerospace organizations.