Press Release
Issued by AOne Parts & Logistics.
January 28, 2019
Kirk Meissner, the former sales manager for CRS Jet Spares, has joined AOne Parts & Logistics as vice president and founding member of the company. AOne is a new customer driven and focused sales and support company, created by Jack Caloras and which has been a dream of both Caloras and Meissner. “When I envisioned this company, I was eager to partner with one of the most respected and knowledgeable sales leaders in our industry and Kirk was the obvious choice” stated Caloras.
Kirk's experience includes over 33 years in the business aviation industry, where he was consistently the top producer for the aftermarket support company. “My years in the aviation industry have allowed me the invaluable experience of learning from the most tenured maintenance personnel in providing the best and most reliable solutions for their needs,” he said. With sales spanning regions ranging from New York to Colorado, his exposure to the various complexities and requirements throughout the business aviation community have helped to shape Meissner into a total customer orientated solutions provider.
In the role aof vice president, Meissner will be responsible for customer relations, sales and client initiatives and for the training of new sales executives at AOne Parts & Logistics. “I am looking forward to giving back to this industry which has been so good to me. AOne is a company which is based on the very best of customer service and the highest quality of parts. I couldn't pass on the opportunity to partner with Jack and build this company,” stated Meissner.
Growing up and living in Texas, his business and sales background began with his studies at Stephen F. Austin State University where he graduated with a BA degree. Kirk is a family man and has two children, both of whom are graduates of Texas A&M University. Meissner currently lives in Houston with his wife and enjoys fishing, and other outdoor activities.
AOne is a global support and services provider of parts and logistics, supplying the solutions required when and where needed, and an experienced group with the knowledge to offer its services to business aviation clients around the world for a 21st century experience. Services that AOne is currently providing include; buying and selling aircraft (both flyers and part-outs), consulting with owners and representatives when at the crossroads of deciding what do to with an aircraft, providing valuation analysis for inventories and assets, supplying parts required by operators around the world, seeking parts inventories that reflect a moving forward support direction and partnering with OEMs and suppliers to improve market share leading to increased revenue.