Air Services International, LLC, announced at the MRO Americas Conference in April that Richard (Rich) Ritter has joined their team as director of MRO Services. Mr. Ritter brings 23 plus years of rotorcraft MRO experience to the Air Services team.
“As a growing organization, Air Services is investing to extend capabilities and services for our customers. Expanding our team with talented people like Rich is an important part of that process. Rich’s experiences will be a great asset, especially in expanding our component services for Bell helicopters,” said Air Services General Manager John Gregg.
Ritter’s previous experiences include U.S. Army aircraft powerplant repairer, turbine engine inspector, Bell Helicopter component inspector, and business development of an MRO program for Bell medium helicopters. Mr. Rich Ritter’s turbine engine experience includes T53, T55, T63 (M250), and T700 series engines.
“Air Services has the backing of an extremely innovative and dynamic executive team. The opportunities to grow the Air Services business and become the leading MRO provider in our industry is a real and attainable goal for each of us to strive for,” said Ritter.
Ritter holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and an FAA Powerplant license. His military service includes tours of duty to the Republic of Korea and a combat tour in Somalia.