“As the General Manager of CEC, Tom managed over 700 employees across multiple engine production lines and reduced overhaul turnaround times through the promotion of Lean manufacturing principles,” said Mr. Paukkeri. “His performance as a manager was recognized through numerous awards, and we are extremely happy that he will be coming aboard as we look toward future growth opportunities.”
“I am excited to join the CTS Engines team as the SVP, Operations,” added Mr. Bode. “CTS has done a great job establishing itself as the leading mature engine MRO in North America, and I am confident that the company will continue its outstanding customer service and growth trajectory.”
Based in Ft. Lauderdale, CTS Engines is the worldwide leader in mature engine maintenance, performing engine overhauls on the CF6-50, CF6-80A, CF6-80C, and PW2000 engine models at its 105,000 square foot Ft. Lauderdale MRO facilities. At its 155,000 lbf test stand in Jupiter, Fla., the company also performs mature engine return to service tests, as well as OEM developmental tests for new engine platforms. For more information, please visit www.ctsengines.com.
