Case Studies
Leadership isn’t a variable —
it’s the engine of enterprise value.
For over three decades, Aerosource has helped private equity-backed aerospace firms secure the leaders who drive results.
These are just a few of the stories.
President ATI (GE/Sermatech JV)
Airfoil Technologies International, a global joint venture between General Electric and Sermatech International, was experiencing serious financial and operational instability.
Group Director of Business Development and Sales — Aerospace Portfolio
A multi-division aviation services group, long comprised of six independently operated companies, was preparing to evolve.
Director of Manufacturing Engineering — Precision Aerospace Machining
Aerosource was retained in 2024 by the Chief Human Resources Officer of a leading aerospace components manufacturer backed by a top-tier private equity firm.
Vice President & GM Military Rotorcraft MRO
A 250-employee rotorcraft MRO and completions center, long held by our PE client, was underperforming. EBITDA was stagnant, morale was slipping, and leadership lacked credibility with its largely military workforce.
Director of Quality — Multi-Site Aerospace Machining
A newly acquired aerospace machining business had just landed a $60 million defense contract—more than ten times the company’s historical annual revenue.
Chief Inspector & Assistant Chief Inspector — Private Jet MRO
A state-of-the-art private jet MRO operation in the Intermountain West had a growing backlog, a gap in quality leadership, and a shortage of specialized talent.
Director of Maintenance — Multi-Site Aerospace Operations
A leading $1B+ aerospace precision machining manufacturer, part of a well-respected private equity portfolio, needed a skilled Facilities Manager to lead maintenance operations for its 157,000 sq.
Director of Engineering Aerospace Composites
A 600-employee, PE-owned aerospace composites manufacturer entered a high-growth phase after two acquisitions. They needed a Director of Engineering to unify teams, maintain performance, and expand from build-to-print to design-and-build capabilities.
Sr. Director of Finance Aerospace structurers
A late-stage, multi-division aerospace portfolio company needed a Senior Director of Finance to partner with a high-energy President. The role involved integrating financial operations across divisions, including ERP systems and accounting processes, while improving team performance.