Elliott Aviation, a provider of aviation solutions based in Moline, IL recently announced the promotion of Mark Wilken to Vice President of Avionics Programs and Operational Logistics. Wilken is now apart of the senior leadership team which includes Wynn Elliott, Greg Sahr, Jeff Hyland, Rick Michalski, Ed Chevrestt, Lawrence Harting and Todd Spangler.
Wilken’s new responsibilities will be to provide leadership and direction for avionics sales, aftermarket avionics, engineering and certification, FBO and facilities, parts and government programs. He will report directly to Greg Sahr, President of Elliott Aviation.
“Mark has created many great programs and processes for our company,” said Greg Sahr, President of Elliott Aviation. “He has seen the evolution of the industry and been very involved first-hand with customers along the way. We are very excited about expanding Marks responsibilities and the potential that represents for our business and proud to have him as a member of our senior leadership team.”
Wilken started his Elliott Aviation career in 1989 as an Avionics Bench Technician repairing radios and soon became manager of the department. He continued to rise within the company, taking on the responsibility of heading various programs. One of these programs included the Garmin G1000 King Air retrofit program: one of the most successful avionics retrofit programs in the history of aviation. Most recently, Wilken was the Director of Avionics Sales.
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About Elliott Aviation
Elliott Aviation is a second-generation, family-owned business aviation company offering a complete menu of high quality products and services including aircraft sales, avionics service & installations, aircraft maintenance, accessory repair & overhaul, paint and interior, charter and aircraft management. Serving the business aviation industry nationally and internationally, they have facilities in Moline, IL, Des Moines, IA, and Minneapolis, MN. The company is a member of the Pinnacle Air Network, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), National Air Transportation Association (NATA), and National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA).
