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Western Jet takes aim at business development
Clay sport shooting enthusiast Tom Canavera has joined Western Jet Aviation as business development manager. He will be developing client relationships and finding opportunities for business growth.
Business development manager Tom Canavera.

Western Jet Aviation, an independently owned business jet maintenance facility specialising in Gulfstream aircraft from its base at Van Nuys airport in California, has appointed Tom Canavera as business development manager. In this position, Canavera will be focusing on enhancing relationships with WJA's current portfolio of clients while developing new opportunities for growth.

Canavera is a proactive leader, with over 30 years in the industry providing MRO sales, customer service, operations and marketing solutions. Most recently, he served as sales and marketing manager for Hampton Aviation, an MRO facility based in Mena, Arkansas.

“We are very excited to have Tom join the Western Jet Aviation team,” says CEO and founder Jim Hansen. “His industry knowledge and proven track record of success will help us to ensure that we are providing our customers with the best possible service and solutions for their aircraft.”

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