GA Telesis Appoints Industry Veteran Jim Sokol as Vice President of Sales – Americas

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August 9, 2022 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces that industry veteran Jim Sokol has been named as Vice President of Sales – Americas for the Flight Solutions Group (FSG). In the role, Jim will support GA Telesis’ global ecosystem by providing the highest level of team leadership and customer advocacy. Jim leads the Americas sales team and brings a superior level of established integrity, aviation acumen, customer relationships, and operational experience, supporting FSG’s commitment to expanding GA Telesis’ footprint in the industry. Sokol’s responsibilities will include sales, services and support of all USM material, tool/GSE offerings, OEM distribution, and logistics advocacy in the region.

Sokol joined GAT in July 2022 and has 40+ years of experience as an executive leader in the airline, MRO, and transportation sectors. Jim joins an already strong FSG team, bringing a proficient knowledge of operational aviation backgrounds, established relationships across the industry, and proven impact with customers around the world. Sokol believes in helping his customers simplify results, improve asset availability, and deliver on the necessary strategies of focusing on their core competencies while improving airline bottom line CASM results.

“I am extremely excited to take on this highly coveted Americas Sales leadership role at GA Telesis. I have a clear understanding of our customer’s needs and plan to deliver tailored solutions to meet their operational challenges,” said Sokol. “I’m proud to be a part of an organization that puts all emphasis on customer success with a focus on lowering airline maintenance costs, and overall, adding value on all sides,” he added.

“FSG’s goal has always been to intelligently define the aviation aftermarket role by driving change to aviation-sector challenges faced by our customer base,” said Jason Reed, President, Flight Solutions Group. “Having the right talent onboard is always core to that initiative, thus, we are very pleased to have Jim join our renown global leadership team.  His overall network, character, and expansive aviation expertise makes him a tremendous asset to our ecosystem,” added Reed.

About GA Telesis 

GA Telesis, a global leader in aerospace solutions, is renowned for its unmatched excellence in aftermarket services and lifecycle management. The GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. The company’s integrated solutions include parts and distribution services, logistics solutions, inventory management, leasing and financing, engine overhaul, and MRO services.

GA Telesis is committed to sustainability through innovative sustainability initiatives and advanced technologies, including digital transformation, and using advanced materials. The company’s aerospace systems and connected aircraft technologies drive efficiency and performance, while its MRO network and 24/7 AOG support provide unparalleled reliability.

For further information, please contact Rylan France at rfrance@gatelesis.com