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Spirit appoints site manager for Columbus
While in the US Marine Corps Hall earned a Meritorious Mast award for repairing a damaged AH1W and returning the aircraft back into combat readiness in just three days.
Site manager for Spirit's Ohio location, Mark Hall.

Spirit Aeronautics has hired of Mark Hall as the new site manager for its Columbus, Ohio location. Hall brings over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, with a diverse background that includes roles such as avionics installer, supervisor, planner and project manager.

He served in the US Marine Corps from 1998-2003 as an avionics tech on UH-1N (Huey) and AH-1W (Cobra) helicopters, earning a Meritorious Mast award for repairing a damaged AH1W and returning the aircraft back into combat readiness in just three days. He has worked with corporate, military, GA and government aircraft, making him a valuable addition to the team.

"We are excited to have Mark join our team as the new site manager for our Ohio location," says Rick Ochs, CEO and president of Spirit Aeronautics. "With his extensive experience in the aviation industry and his dedication to excellence, we are confident that Mark will be an invaluable asset to our company. We are excited to see the impact he will have on our operations and the success of our Ohio location."

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