DAS Aviation, an FAA Part 145 repair station specialising in airframe structural repairs, component overhaul and composite structures, has named JP Epps as its regional sales manager for the southeast USA.

Epps began his aviation career as a United States Marine Corps CH-53E helicopter mechanic, with deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. He holds a Master’s in Business Administration and an Airframe and PowerPlant licence.

He previously worked as an aftermarket sales executive for Embraer Executive Jets, managing sales for three major MROs and held top-performing sales roles at Constant Aviation/Flexjet and Textron Aviation.

Dan Podojil, vice president of DAS Aviation, says: “We are super excited to welcome JP to our team. His extensive background in sales and service, combined with his strong industry relationships, will greatly benefit DAS Aviation as we expand our reach in Southeast. Not only is he technically savvy and incredibly intelligent, which will help us solve our customers' problems, but he's also just a genuinely great person to be around. His positive demeanour and kindness make him a wonderful addition to our team.”