Western Aircraft has promoted Chris Chavez to senior modifications sales manager, where he will oversee sales efforts for avionics and interior modifications.

Chavez joined Western Aircraft in 2021 as an avionics technician and later advanced to avionics technician III before moving into avionics sales in 2024. Before joining Western Aircraft, he served five years in the US Marine Corps as an avionics technician and quality assurance representative.

As senior modifications sales manager, Chavez will work with aircraft owners, operators and flight departments to plan avionics upgrades and installations, as well as interior refurbishment projects. He will also work closely with Western Aircraft’s avionics, interiors and maintenance teams to support customers throughout the sales and project planning processes.