Spirit Aeronautics, a world class leader in business aircraft services, based in Columbus, Ohio, has announced new company growth results and outined its plans for the future.

“Since the founding of Spirit in 2000, the company has gained respect in the industry for innovation and stability even during the down-turn of the economy,” said Tony Bailey, recently appointed President and COO of Spirit Aeronautics. “In 2013, we took an aggressive tactic to add complementary business services and invest heavily in customer centric growth strategies. Since then, we are pleased to announce a 124% increase in revenue and we have nearly tripled our workforce without compromising quality or customer care and without adding  any company debt."

“Over the course of the next 10 years, Spirit is going to have a big impact on our industry,” Bailey continued. “We are following a very comprehensive business plan to add additional services and facilities. We are in negotiations at this very moment to acquire new facilities and businesses that fit our core business in complementary ways. Beyond that, we are focusing on adding innovative employee care programs that will help retain our most valuable assets. We currently offer Tool Reimbursement, Gym Membership and Company Aircraft Use programs in addition to our exceptional benefits package and we are working diligently to add other benefits that reinforce employee satisfaction.”

Tony Bailey

“We also take our contribution to our community very serious,” Bailey said. “Our employees are encouraged to volunteer for responsible charities and we host numerous charitable events including the annual Youth Aviation Adventure Hangarfest. For us, we want to grow Spirit Aeronautics in to a world renowned aviation services business that gives back to our employees and community in ways that are representative of a business we can be proud of.

Global sales milestone for parts distribution

Spirit has experienced a phenomenal sales increase of 60.8% parts brokered sales over 2013 period sales.

“I am asked constantly on how we could have such success and I can only say that we provide a competitive price but most importantly we do what we say we are going to do, every time,” said Jared Kolman, Global Parts Support Manager. “Customers, especially business aircraft operators, are time constrained and need a supplier who goes the extra measure to make sure the parts are at their aircraft when they need them no matter the cost. Instead of taking advantage of that, we maintain low margins without sacrificing time or the quality of the service we provide. We believe our actions will create long-term customers which is more valuable than the immediate fulfillment of a large mark-up. We are trying to do what is right for the right reasons.”

Jared Kolman, Global Parts Support Manager.

Every day I am amazed and impressed with the humble and seamless approach Jared and his team take to fulfill customer needs,” said Tony Bailey. They fulfil orders for operators around the world in some of the most difficult regions with the most complex and risky obstacles yet it appears to the customer to be a non-event. They need it and we deliver without headaches or further customer concern. It is truly amazing!

Interiors

Earlier this month, Spirit was awarded a contract by PDT Aviation to complete the design, certification, refurbishment, and upgrade of their company aircraft which includes new design styling’s, engineering, project management, headliner, seats, sidewalls, cabinets, countertops, carpet, divan and cockpit refurbishment.

"We are proud to be expanding our aircraft services in the Chicago market. We look forward to growing a long-standing relationship with PDT Aviation; cultivating a positive customer experience from concept to completion and beyond,” said Jody Jaraczewski, Director of Sales and Marketing for Spirit Aeronautics.