Aviation Technical Services

Aviation Technical Services

Aviation Technical Services (ATS) is a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) company headquartered in Everett, Washington. Its leadership team includes CEO Rob Cords, CFO Gabe Doleac, COO Kerry O’Sullivan, and Chief People Officer Michele Grisez. The firm’s website describes a history of "more than 50 years" in the industry, though an exact founding year is not provided. ATS offers airframe services, component repair, engineering solutions (PMA/STC), and asset management through its Ranger Air Aviation unit. Clients include aircraft operators, asset managers, and OEMs. The company holds FAA-accepted Safety Management Systems (SMS) at facilities in Everett and Moses Lake, Washington; Kansas City, Missouri; and Fort Worth, Texas (per firm website). Operations also extend to a Dallas/Fort Worth location. The firm employs over a dozen named sales and business development staff covering North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. ATS maintains an apprenticeship program named after a former CEO, offering paid on-the-job training. The company’s 401(k) includes employer matching, and employees are eligible for performance-based incentive plans. Recent operational events include being awarded "Company of the Year" by the Aerospace Futures Alliance at its 18th annual summit in Tacoma, Washington (per firm website). ATS differentiates itself through vertical integration of MRO, engineering, and parts supply — offering PMA parts and STC modifications alongside traditional repair. The firm also operates an Employee Resource Group (Culture & Connections Committee) and an events committee, both mentioned on its career page.