Tue, Dec 12, 2006
Comes From ECi, Teledyne Continental
Representatives with Superior Air Parts told Aero-News Monday
piston engine industry veteran William C. (Bill) Blackwood has been
hired as the company’s new Production Manager.
"With the unparalleled growth we have enjoyed in our XP-Series
and Vantage Engine product lines, we have been looking for someone
like Bill to help take us to the next production level," said
Timothy T. Archer, President and CEO, Superior Air Parts. "His
wealth of knowledge and experience in all of the various aspects of
quality control along with piston engine production and maintenance
will be a tremendous benefit to both our team here at Superior and
our customers around the world."
In his new position, Blackwood will be responsible for
Superior’s Engine Build Facility in which the XP-Series and
Vantage engines and their sub-assemblies are produced.
Before joining Superior, Blackwood was the Director of
Quality/Quality Assurance Manager for Engine Components, Inc. Prior
to that, he was Director of International and Domestic Field
Service for Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM). Prior to that,
Blackwood owned an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Repair Station in
Auburn, WA for 25 years.
"I started using Superior’s PMA parts in 1973 when I
opened my airframe and engine maintenance shop," Blackwood said.
"They delivered the best combination of performance, quality and
value then and they’re even better now. I’m very
excited to be joining the true leader in PMA parts development and
piston engine innovation."
Blackwood holds an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate with
an Inspection Authorization. He is also a commercial pilot with
instrument rating and currently owns a Cessna 182 and Cessna
195.
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