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Hoback makes COO at Precise Flight
Bill Hoback has spent the last ten years with Precise Flight in various positions, now culminating in promotion to chief operating officer.
COO Bill Hoback.

Oregon-headquartered Precise Flight has promoted Bill Hoback to the position of chief operating officer.

Hoback has worked for the company for more than a decade, most recently serving as general manager. He has also held the positions of senior director of business development, sales director, senior sales executive and OEM sales manager. Prior to joining the company Hoback worked for Cessna Aircraft in assembly, quality, flight line, customer service and special projects.

“This is an exciting time for Precise Flight, and we are thrilled to expand Bill's leadership role,” says chief executive officer Doug La Placa. “Bill's dedication and comprehensive expertise in all aspects of our business will continue to have an enormous impact on our growth and success.”

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