Study Group: Aircraft Component Experts(?)

Craig Cates is an independent consultant in the airlines and aerospace industry. Prior, Mr. Cates was General Manager of Supply Chain at Delta Airlines. He oversaw a supply chain budget of $500M and was responsible for sourcing raw materials, finished goods, technology, outsourced activities, services,...

Gerard Buhrer is the Owner of Spectrum International Sourcing, an independent consultancy firm providing consultancy services for the manufacturing of aerospace engine parts. Mr. Buhrer has more than 38 years of experience in providing technical assistance to international suppliers and selecting suppliers...

Terry Petrun is the Vice President of the US Airways Express Shared Services Organization and is also Vice President of the Material Services Company (MSC) subsidiary of US Airways Group. He has more than 31 years of experience in senior airline management, including aircraft fleet selection, fuel ...

Larry Sparks is an Aerospace Industry consultant. He retired in December 2005, as a Senior Procurement Agent at The Boeing Company. He was a Boeing employee for 31 years. Mr. Sparks was responsible for working with large and small companies in manufacturing structural aircraft parts. He has experience...

Chris Lin, an independent consultant, is an aviation industry expert with 30 years of experience in commercial & business aviation as well as in-depth knowledge of doing business in China. Previously, Mr. Lin headed up a joint venture which will build/operate a world class business aviation centre in...

Robb Baumann is Advisor to the CEO of HEICO Aerospace Parts Group. Mr. Baumann has also served as the President of the Part Group, Senior Vice President of the Parts Group, and as Vice President of Business Development. He was responsible for overseeing acquisitions and joint ventures such as HEICO's...

Terry Erskine is an independent consultant in the airline industry. Most recently he was the Vice President of Labor Relations at Delta Airlines. He has more than 30 years of experience in airline industry including senior corporate officer at Delta and Northwest Airlines. Mr. Erskine has managed legal,...