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Rock to provide a solid sales base for Raisbeck
Before joining Raisbeck Engineering, Nathan Rock was the senior operations manager of the 737 programme at Spirit AeroSystems, where he led a team responsible for generating over $100 million in annual revenue.

Raisbeck Engineering, an Acorn Growth Company and a provider of aircraft modifications, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Rock as director of sales. In his new role, Rock will initially focus on sales of Raisbeck's EPIC Caravan drag reduction system, overseeing the company's sales strategy, managing customer relationships and driving revenue growth.

He brings to Raisbeck Engineering over 20 years of experience in a combination of aviation maintenance and sales, having previously worked for leading aerospace and defence companies. Before joining Raisbeck Engineering, he was the senior operations manager of the 737 programme at Spirit AeroSystems, where he led a team responsible for generating over $100 million in annual revenue.

“Nathan's impressive track record in sales and his deep understanding of the aerospace industry make him the ideal candidate to lead our Caravan sales,” says Hal Chrisman, president of Raisbeck Engineering. "Importantly, Nathan has significant experience with both the Caravan and King Air from his time at Textron, one of our King Air dealers, and Empire Airlines, a Caravan 208B operator. We are excited to have him on board and look forward to his contributions in expanding our customer base and driving revenue growth.”

"I am honoured to be joining the Raisbeck Engineering team and excited to take on this new challenge,” Rock adds. “I look forward to working with the sales team to deliver exceptional results and drive growth for the company.”

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