The Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Group (MRO) will handle the planning and operation of the maintenance, repair and overhaul facility. The team includes two members with significant experience in aviation maintenance management: Ron Faber and Francisco Pacheco.
RON FABER
Ron Faber graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a degree in Professional Aviation with a dual minor in Management and Safety. Ron has over 25 years of experience in aviation maintenance and management operations. He has extensive maintenance management experience directly responsible for the daily operations of the Gainesville maintenance facility of Eclipse Aviation.
FRANCISCO PACHECO
Francisco Pacheco also graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Management and a Masters degree from the Venezuelan Air Force Graduate School. Francisco has over 20 years of aviation management experience specializing in the maintenance and business environments.
As a General Operations Manager for Extreme Aviation Services, he was responsible for managing plans, logistics, repairs, overhaul and maintenance of Boeing 757, 767, McDonnell Douglas DC-9, and MD-80's owned by numerous domestic and international air transport carriers.
As International Division Manager for Southwest Florida Aviation International, he planned, organized and managed overall international maintenance, manufacturing and development of SW series helicopters.
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$70 Million in New Investment
$382 Million 20-Year Impact to Ormond Beach
1800 20-Year Total New Job Effect to Region
$2.0 Million New State & Local Taxes Upon Completion of First Year of Operations
Robust Operations Facility - Not Just Aircraft Storage Hangars
800 Years Total Airport
Development, Engineering & Aviation Team Experience
100+ Years Total Military Command, Control, Operational, Flight & Ground Experience
Robust Aircraft Noise Abatement Program
Protects City from Financial Risk and Liability
No Ormond Beach Funds Required for Financing of Development