Appleton International airport in Wisconsin has made two new hires at its Appleton Flight Center FBO. The facility serves private aircraft and charter flights with guest services, fuel and maintenance for private aircraft and hangars.

Robert Woods has been named general manager at the flight centre. In this role he will be responsible for operational oversight, customer experience and tenant relations, strategic and business development, and working collaboratively with operations staff at Appleton International. He has more than 20 years of experience in the airline industry with a background in commercial flight operations and charter flight operations, and is a licensed aircraft dispatcher from the FAA. Woods is retired from the US Marine Corps where he was a licensed air traffic controller, recruiter and air traffic control instructor.

Aaron Mlaker has been named operations supervisor at the flight centre. In this role he will be responsible for overseeing operations including safety compliance, ground handling, aircraft service and working collaboratively with operations staff at Appleton International Airport. Mlaker has a background in airline operations and earned a degree in aviation management. He also served in the United States Air Force where he served as a tactical aircraft maintenance crew chief.