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Garcia joins C&L as component shop manager
Felipe Garcia is well known in the industry, and his knowledge and expertise make him a great asset to developing C&L's landing gear, wheel and brake overhaul capabilities.
Component shop manager Felipe Garcia.

Bangor, Maine-based C&L Aviation Services has appointed Felipe Garcia to take the helm for its new landing gear, wheel and brake capabilities as component shop manager. Garcia will lead a team of highly skilled technicians and further develop aftermarket support, sales and operations in the commercial industry.

“Felipe is well known in the industry, and his knowledge and expertise make him a great asset to developing C&L's landing gear, wheel and brake overhaul capabilities,” says CEO Chris Kilgour.

Garcia has over 30 years of aviation industry experience and over 25 years of landing gear maintenance expertise. He has successfully managed operations across multiple companies and has owned and operated repair shops, contributing to the strategic acquisition efforts of larger organisations.

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