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Elliott makes accessory shop hire
Former Contour Aviation component shop manager Amber Christianson has joined Elliott Aviation to manage its Illinois accessory shop.
Amber Christianson makes for an experienced addition to Elliott's Illinois accessory shop.

MRO provider Elliott Aviation has hired Amber Christianson as accessory shop manager at its headquarters in Moline, Illinois. |She will oversee the development of the company's accessories capabilities, shop flows and efficiencies.

Her most recent experience includes Contour Aviation, leading the component shop where she was responsible for operations, production planning, customer service and supplier management, and was heavily involved in sales. Christianson studied Aviation Management and Flight Operations at the University of Dubuque, Iowa, graduating in 2010.

“Amber brings her experience to assist in further growth of our accessory shop,” says director of sales operations and engine and accessory sales Mike Saathoff. “She is committed to quality, exceptional value and the highest level of customer service.”

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