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Tilson joins Pentastar Aviation

By General Aviation News Staff · November 24, 2016 ·

WATERFORD, Mich. ­ — Barry Tilson has joined Pentastar Aviation as Director of Maintenance.

Tilson reports to Doug Levangie, Vice President of Maintenance Operations & Advisory Services.

Most recently, Tilson was an MRO Maintenance Sales Representative and Service Manager at TechnicAir and Landmark Aviation in Grand Rapids. Prior to that he was Director of Maintenance at Northern Air in Grand Rapids.

Tilson earned his Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology from Lansing Community College, where he was awarded an Honor Graduate Award for Superior Achievement and Excellence of Performance in Aviation Technology. He also has multiple certifications in Aviation Service, Troubleshooting, and Engine Services among others.

Pentastar Aviation’s 130,000-square-foot facility at Oakland County International Airport (PTK) features maintenance, avionics, and interiors service capabilities with a new design studio.

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