Jet East, a US aviation maintenance company and Gama Aviation Company offering full-service capabilities and 24/7 mobile maintenance, has hired David Grup. Grup will serve as the VP of sales, leading a team of regional directors while partnering with the business development team and marketing department. As an experienced leader and long-tenured aviation professional, Grup brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise to the company.

Grup began his aviation career with the United States Armed Forces, serving as a member of the Navy search and rescue team. Throughout the course of his career, he has held various roles within the maintenance field with companies like Stevens Aviation and Textron Aviation. Most recently, he served as the regional sales director for Constant Aviation. In this role, he oversaw a team of sales managers, covering the southeast and Texas territories of the US.

Grup is an accomplished executive with a focus on aftermarket aviation sales and client management. He has a depth of experience in selling aftermarket upgrades for jet aircraft including avionics, interiors and jet engine overhaul maintenance. His goal-oriented approach has a proven record toward achieving organisational success.

Jet East president and CEO Stephen Maiden states: “I am thrilled to have Dave join our team as a senior leader within the organisation. Dave possesses a team-based approach to solving problems for the betterment of the entire company. He values the importance of building meaningful relationships and puts an emphasis on customer service that is necessary in our business. His vast experience in the aviation maintenance sector of the business, with specific focus on sales and business development, will be instrumental to our future.”