August 26, 2026
International aircraft maintenance and support provider King Aerospace is entering its next chapter, building on a decades-long family legacy of expertise and service for government, military and corporate aircraft with expanded executive leadership, long-term evolution planning and a continued commitment to mission-ready service. Led by President Jarid King, the company’s executive team includes Chief Operating […]
August 13, 2026
Addison, TX, August 13, 2026 – King Aerospace, an international leader in modification and maintenance support for corporate, VVIP, government, military and special missions aircraft, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of noted aviation industry veteran Sam Jackson as chief operations officer. As COO, Jackson will align King Aerospace’s operations and servant leadership-centered culture […]
November 10, 2025
Respected international aircraft modification and maintenance support provider King Aerospace recently named James “J.D.” Detwiler as the company’s vice-president of strategy. In this role, Detwiler will draw upon his decades of expertise to enhance the company’s services to its civilian, government and military customers. “J.D. is a long-time acquaintance who brings a wealth of knowledge […]
January 17, 2024
(Top photo, left to right: Jarid King, Pete Schneider, Sally O’Connor, Cody Vanderslice, Bob Blanchard, Keith Weaver, Jerry Dunmire, at the new KA-ARK facility.) Longtime homeland security and national aviation law enforcement professional Bob Blanchard has joined King Aerospace as Vice-President of Business Development – Special Projects, where he will develop and execute initiatives to […]
October 26, 2023
King Aerospace is pleased to welcome Pete Schneider as the company’s new vice-president, program management and special projects. Schneider brings to King Aerospace more than 35 years of experience across many challenging, high-profile and highly diverse aerospace programs. With a background in program management, engineering and business development, Schneider has worked on and managed projects […]
