Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> June 24, 2002
RONALD A. ARAMINI was named President and Chief Executive Officer of
Pemco Aviation Group, Inc., January 1, 2000. Prior to Mr. Aramini's
position at Pemco, he was Senior Vice President, Operations, for America
West Airlines, Phoenix, Arizona, where he was responsible for safety,
on-time performance, customer satisfaction and cost controls for the
company's 600 daily flights. Mr. Aramini brings to Pemco considerable
experience in the aviation industry. At America West, Mr. Aramini
managed operating and budgetary procedures for maintenance, flight
operations and customer services. He was responsible for identifying
and correcting weaknesses, short and long-term operational and financial
planning, customer service standards, new aircraft acquisition, schedule
reliability, aircraft maintenance and employee involvement. Mr. Aramini
also helped in strengthening relationships with the Federal Aviation
Administration, the Department of Defense, the Airline Pilots
Association and key airport officials at major hubs. Prior to joining
America West, he was President and Chief Executive Officer at Allegheny
Airlines and was President and Chief Operating Officer of Air Wisconsin.
He has also held several senior management positions with Continental
Airlines, including Vice President, Technical Services, where he managed
a division of 5,600 mechanics operating 350 aircraft with an annual
budget of $600 million. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch of Pemco AviationGroup and an overview of the things you're doing at the present time?
Mr. Aramini: Pemco Aviation Group is made up of five