Interview with the CEO, President and Director: Erickson Incorporated (EAC)

Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> May 12, 2015

Jeff Roberts, the Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Erickson Incorporated, has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the aviation industry. Most recently, he has led JG Roberts and Associates, a consulting firm that advised major aircraft operators, airlines, private equity firms and large consulting firms. Prior to that, he served as Group President of Civil Products and Services with CAE, a global leader in modeling simulation and training for civil aviation and defense, where he led expansion and growth to become the leading provider of products and services for all end markets. Previously, Mr. Roberts served as President and CEO of GE Capital SimuFlite, where under his leadership the company doubled in size and revenue, after having worked for Southern Air Transport in business development. An experienced pilot of 30 years, Mr. Roberts worked as a professional pilot in commercial and business aviation. He started his career with American Flyers, a pilot training organization, where he served as President for the Western U.S. region. Profile

TWST: Let’s start with an overview of Erickson’s history and its business today, including its fleet, geographic presence, etc.

Mr. Roberts: We’re a legacy aviation

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