Next Level Aviation (NLA), a company in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM) for all Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft and associated jet engine platforms, appointed Michael Fleener as senior vice president, global sales.
As a United States Military Academy graduate, former Army officer and Apache attack helicopter pilot who also has 20+ years in the commercial aviation aftermarket, Fleener brings significant leadership, sales, operations and supply chain experience to Next Level Aviation. Throughout his career, Fleener has worked in various roles for many large companies in the commercial aviation aftermarket, including an OEM.
In his new role, Fleener will leverage his leadership experience to lead, manage, develop and expand Next Level Aviation’s global sales team to grow its USM business in the coming years. He will also work closely with Clive Rankin, senior vice president, global business development, to expand Next Level Aviation’s global customer base.
“We are pleased to add Mike Fleener as SVP-Global Sales at Next Level Aviation,” Jack Gordon, CEO of Next Level Aviation, said. “After 20 years in the commercial aviation aftermarket, Mike understands the USM needs of, and how to frame NLA’s value proposition to, our target end-user customers of airlines, leasing companies, MROs and OEMs. His analytical approach, willingness to mentor our existing sales team and experience delivering results in fast-paced operating environments is exactly what Next Level Aviation needs to help drive this next stage of company growth.”
Fleener said, “I am excited to join Next Level Aviation at such an important stage in the company’s growth. NLA has built an outstanding reputation for customer service, industry expertise and delivering high-quality USM solutions to its global customer base. I look forward to working with the entire NLA team to expand our global customer relationships, develop our talented sales organization and create long-term value for our customers and business partners.”
