US MRO West Star Aviation has named Michael Forehand as the new Embraer programme manager at its Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport/Lovell Field facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Forehand has over 19 years of executive aviation experience. He is a certified A&P and has held the previous positions of maintenance planner, customer service representative, maintenance sales manager and director of maintenance and most recently was production manager with Embraer.

“Mike brings a wealth of Embraer knowledge and passion and will be a valuable asset to the West Star team,” says Steve Goede, general manager (CHA).

“Customer service is my passion, and I am always looking for a way to exceed customer expectations,” adds Forehand.