King Aerospace Evolves Leadership to Guide Company into the Future
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 Officer Sam Jackson; Chief Revenue Officer Keith Weaver; Chief Financial Officer Brian Sinkule; Chief People Officer Alan Luppy; and Vice President of Strategy J.D. Detwiler.
Together, these leaders bring extensive experience spanning aviation operations, finance, business development, strategic planning, military and government programs and workforce development.
“This is an evolution of King Aerospace, not a departure from who we are,” King said. “We are building on a strong foundation and the trust our team has earned over three decades while expanding our leadership capabilities to meet increasingly complex missions and prepare for what comes next.”
This evolution adds executive depth and specialized expertise while preserving the family ownership, principles of servant leadership and uncompromising service standards that have guided King Aerospace since its founding in 1992 by Jerry Allan King-Echeverria, who remains company chairman.
Building on Strengths and Aligned for Growth
As COO, Jackson oversees companywide operations and works to align execution across King Aerospace’s facilities and business segments. His focus includes operational excellence, consistent performance, financial discipline and the continued advancement of King Aerospace’s technical capabilities.
“We have tremendous technical expertise throughout King Aerospace,” Jackson said. “Our opportunity is to unite those strengths through disciplined processes that improve how we plan, communicate and execute while preserving the flexibility and personal commitment that distinguish our company.”
Sinkule provides financial leadership to support sustainable growth, sound capital deployment and long-term organizational strength. “Financial strength allows us to invest in our people and capabilities while honoring our commitments,” he said. “We will continue the disciplined, sustainable progress that strengthens King Aerospace as a dependable partner for customers whose missions cannot tolerate uncertainty.”
As chief revenue officer, Weaver leads efforts to expand King Aerospace’s customer relationships and market presence across the military, government, special-missions and VVIP aviation sectors. His role connects customer requirements with the company’s growing technical and operational capabilities.
“Our reputation has been built one aircraft, one mission and one customer relationship at a time,” Weaver said. “As we pursue new opportunities, we will continue to listen closely, respond honestly and deliver on what we promise. This leadership team gives us greater ability to anticipate customer needs, bring the right resources together and provide solutions that create enduring value for our customers and partners.”
Detwiler, as vice president of strategy, helps define the company’s long-term direction and align strategic priorities with emerging customer requirements, market opportunities and national mission needs.
“Effective strategy starts with understanding who you are and where you provide the greatest value,” he said. “We will build on King Aerospace’s proven strengths, anticipate customers’ needs and make deliberate choices that support long-term growth.”
Luppy leads the company’s people strategy, including talent development, organizational effectiveness, leadership growth and preservation of the company’s distinctive ‘King Kulture.’ “The best way to preserve, evolve and protect our culture is to invest in our people and ensure they understand how their work contributes to our customers’ success and mission readiness,” he said.
This leadership evolution comes as King Aerospace continues to strengthen its support for military, government, special-missions and corporate/VVIP aircraft customers. The company’s expanded executive capabilities will support consistent performance across its operations, accelerate sound decision-making and create a scalable foundation for future programs.
“Our customers, government partners and team members may fully expect the values and service standards that define King Aerospace to remain firmly intact,” King said. “This team combines seasoned aviation leadership with a genuine respect for King Aerospace’s history and the people who made that history possible.
“We are united by the understanding that leadership is stewardship,” he concluded. “Our job is to protect what has been built, improve it wherever we can and ensure King Aerospace remains worthy of the trust placed in us by our team members, customers, partners and the aviation industry.”