Jet East Promotes Christopher Wilkes to Regional Sales Manager for Northeast Region

Jet East, an aviation maintenance company offering full-service capabilities and 24/7 AOG maintenance, announces the internal promotion of Christopher Wilkes as the new regional sales manager in the Northeast. Wilkes has nearly 20 years of experience in the aviation industry as a technician and team leader. He has worked mobile maintenance for the past 12 years and most recently served as the AOG supervisor for the Jet East team in the New England area.

In his new role, Wilkes will be responsible for all sales efforts in the Northeast region of the United States. Given his deep roots in the area, he has significant familiarity with the regional airports and local customer base. Wilkes’ knowledge of the local airports has proven invaluable, as he can offer insightful advice on routes, schedules and logistics that maximize efficiency and minimize costs for his client. 

Wilkes has long demonstrated the ability to connect with customers personally and truly understands their needs and preferences. His technical aptitude as a skilled mechanic provides the foundation necessary in maintenance sales while his deep understanding of the market and his dedication to delivering exceptional service have made him an asset to Jet East and a trusted advisor to his customers. 

"We are thrilled to promote Chris to regional sales manager," says Brian Sprecher, senior director of Business Development and Sales, East. "His extensive experience and knowledge of the industry will be invaluable in helping us continue to provide exceptional service to our customers." 

Wilkes says, "I am excited about the opportunity to shift my focus towards sales while using my background knowledge from the AOG environment to help bolster the company's overall growth. I look forward to working with the sales team to collectively provide our customers with the best service possible." 

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