Duncan Aviation has appointed Brian Harms as the engine overhaul manager, focusing on its Pratt & Whitney Canada designated overhaul facility.

In this role, Harms assumes day-to-day leadership of PW500 and PW300 overhaul capabilities, focusing on developing efficient processes, maintaining consistent quality and delivering clear communication that helps customers keep their aircraft operating reliably.

Harms brings three decades of aviation maintenance experience to the position, including extensive hands-on engine overhaul work and leadership within Duncan Aviation's engine programmes.

In 2001, after serving in the US Marine Corps, where he overhauled GE-T58 engines used on the Boeing CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, Harms joined Duncan Aviation as a technician in the Honeywell engine MPI shop, advancing to team leader, where he oversaw multiple engine projects and helped build overhaul procedures that continue to support the company's engine programmes today.

Most recently, he spent two years as team leader for the company's Pratt & Whitney overhaul team, helping establish procedures and workflows as the new programme expanded.

“Brian understands what matters most to customers: consistent quality, reliable turnaround times and honest communication throughout the overhaul process,” says Scott Stoki, vice president of engine services at Duncan Aviation. “He's built his career doing the work himself and leading technicians through complex engine projects. That experience gives him the perspective to build processes that keep engines moving efficiently through the shop while maintaining the high standards our customers expect.”

As manager, Harms will continue refining the overhaul process while guiding a growing team of technicians. He views the development of their skills as essential to long-term success for both the department and its customers.

“Our goal is to build a programme that customers can rely on every time,” notes Harms. “That means developing clear processes, supporting our technicians as they grow and making sure every engine reaches the test cell ready to run without issue. When we do that well, it saves customers time and gives them confidence in the work we've done.”

Duncan Aviation is wrapping up the final stages of construction of its new designated overhaul facility, with the installation and correlation runs of the new 20,000 lb. thrust class engine test cell and control room. This 36,000 sq ft facility is fully operational for hot section and overhaul work on PW300A/C & PW500 engines. Full in-house test cell capabilities will come online by mid-2026.