Andre Chater is a Sales Director at Etihad Engineering, one of the world’s leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services providers.
At Etihad Engineering, Andre is responsible for developing the company’s Airfame Sales business and enhancing the customer experience mainly for the Latin American and European market, implementing the global positioning of EYEng within the MRO sector, focusing on strengthening the customer portfolio and exploring new markets, growth areas and partnership opportunities.
With more than 15 years of aviation experience within MRO management and aviation product sales, Andre has a passion for delivering the best experience with high satisfaction to customers worldwide.
Andre joined Etihad Engineering from NYCO, Specialty Lubricants in Paris, France, where he held the position of Head of Sales, leading the Business Development, Commercial and Customer Support functions for the company. He previously held positions at Dedienne Aerospace – Toulouse as Area Sales Manager.
Brandi Dague is Vice President of Sales – The Americas and Global Customer Servicefor HEICO Parts Group, the world’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of jet engine and aircraft component parts. Brandi has been with HEICO for nineteen years and has held numerous key Sales positions with increasing responsibility during her tenure. Prior to joining HEICO, Brandi was employed by Air Canada Technical Services and Delta TechOps where she held various Engineering and Salespositions. Brandi holds a Bachelors of Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Masters of Business Administration from Georgia State University.
Carlos Garcia Martin is a Partner in Oliver Wyman’s Transportation & Services practice, primarily focusing on large-scale cost takeout and operations engagements. With over 15 years of consulting experience, he has advised clients in various sectors of the aviation community across the U.S., Europe, South America, and Asia. His expertise lies in commercial aviation, manufacturing, and the MRO market. He has led value creation diagnostics, delivered sustainable operational improvement initiatives for passenger and cargo airlines, designed strategies and processes for airline maintenance organizations, and evaluated fleet and MRO market forecasts. Additionally, he has provided guidance to top-tier Private Equity firms on aviation-focused strategic investments.
Carlos holds an MBA from IESE Business School and MIT Sloan School of Management, where he graduated with honors. He also holds an MSc (Summa Cum Laude) in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Pontificia Comillas.
SUMMARY
Driving force behind remarkable history of AEROMAN. with more than 40-year record of accomplishment in the Aviation MRO industry.
EXPERIENCE
Independent Consultant since 2017 in the MRO industry for companies in North and South America, Europe, and Middle East
Director of the Founding Committee, KEY Institute, 2022 to date
CEO, Aeroman, 2006 – 2016
General Manager, AEROMAN, 1985 – 2006
Vice President of Maintenance, TACA Group, January 2000-June 2006, simultaneously working as GM Aeroman
Director of Maintenance & Engineering, TACA International Airlines, February 1988-February 2000, simultaneously working as GM Aeroman
Metallurgical Sector
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Metallurgic Engineer, , University of Bilbao (UPV) , Spain May 1974
Extended Studies Degree in Business Administration and Marketing from University of Bilbao, Spain.
Jason Dickstein is a Washington, D.C.-based attorney who has represented aviation companies for over 30 years.
Jason was one of the three founders of the Modification and Replacement Parts Association in the 1990s and he has helped guide MARPA since its inception. The trade association’s members manufacture FAA-approved parts, and the Association enjoys support from a wide variety of aircraft parts users. In 2007 he was asked to lead the organization as President. On behalf of MARPA, he works closely with government bodies in several countries to develop regulations and policies to maintain safety and improve global trade.
In his law practice, he advises aviation industry companies on compliance issues, represents them in transactions, and defends them against enforcement actions and other lawsuits. His clients include repair stations, air carriers, aircraft parts distributors, and aircraft parts manufacturers. He has represented and advised clients from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
Tony graduated with a BS degree from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering degree from Georgia Tech. Tony began his career as a design and support engineer with McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) on the C-17 program in Long Beach California. In 1992 he joined Delta in Atlanta as a Liaison Engineer supporting the wide body fleet of aircraft. Over his 32 year career he has held positions of increasing responsibility and is currently an engineering Director and the Chief Engineer where he is responsible for Delta’s 24×7 engineering support, Delta’s PMA program, Additive Manufacturing, ODA, Tooling Engineering, advanced structural analysis, and materials and process equivalency. Tony is a long-time resident of Georgia and currently resides in Marietta with his wife Amy where they raised their three sons and now their new dog Zeppelin.
Costa Rican, has worked for different american and british multinational companies in Latin America.
Has worked in the aviation industry since 1995 and has been invited as speaker in several aviation events.
Has been working with Coopesa for 13 years and currently holds the CEO position.
