Meet our team: Cleon Shamburger, Seat Shop Interiors Lead. Since joining in 2008, Cleon has transformed challenges into opportunities, leading a dedicated team that consistently exceeds expectations in modifying passenger seats for aircraft such as the Boeing 737 MAX 9. With meticulous planning and a strong sense of teamwork, Cleon and his dynamic and diverse team strip seats down to their frames and install new components in line with detailed maintenance manuals. Whether facing new challenges like unfamiliar seat modifications or tight deadlines, the team rises to the occasion with determination and unity. Read how positive feedback fuels Cleon to take on new challenges and continue to grow within HAECO: https://lnkd.in/g7957p9Y
Meet our team: Christopher Hickmon, A&P Lead at HAECO Lake City. Inspired by his father and determined to make a mark in aviation maintenance, Christopher joined our trainee program in 2018. Today, he proudly serves as an Aircraft and Powerplant (A&P) Lead, a milestone he reached in May 2025 after earning his A&P license. "HAECO provided the resources and encouragement I needed to succeed. I wanted to do it for myself and to build the best future for my career,” says Christopher. From mastering flight control systems to mentoring his team, Christopher brings dedication and leadership into every shift. His growth was fueled by the guidance of mentors and his own commitment to learning and uplifting others. “Always be accountable, stand by your work, and be true to yourself,” Christopher says. Learn more about Christopher's path to lead here: https://www.haeco.com/en/media-centre/stories/christophers-story
Meet our team: Ethan Shires, Project Manager. Ethan embodies a passion for growth and a determination to lead. From mechanic to project manager, Ethan’s journey highlights perseverance, mentorship, and an adventurous spirit. His impactful leadership philosophy: "Great leaders create ripples – they teach people to care for others." Ethan’s adventures go beyond his career. He’s a rock climber, competitive pickleball player, Olympic weightlifting coach, and musician. Even his entrepreneurial roots as an arborist showcase his creativity and courage. At HAECO, we are dedicated to nurturing your professional growth and success no matter your role or experience. Through mentoring, coaching and hands-on training, we empower you to build a fulfilling career while contributing to our purpose of keeping the skies safe.
HAECO, a global leader in aircraft engineering solutions and engine services, has launched drone-assisted aircraft inspection trials at its facilities in the USA. This initiative aims to integrate advanced drone technology into the aircraft maintenance process, enhancing inspection efficiency and effectiveness across its American operations. By utilizing autonomous drone technology, HAECO seeks to improve inspection efficiency and safety standards. The initiative developed in partnership with Donecle, is designed to enhance the processes in detecting structural defects, assessing paint quality, and identifying lightning strike damage. The autonomous flight capability allows for comprehensive inspections of hard-to-reach areas, reducing the need for human access at high elevations and minimizing potential safety risks. As HAECO continues these trials, the company remains focused on further innovation through strategic investments in transformative technologies. In addition to drone-assisted aircraft inspections, HAECO is exploring advanced robotic solutions for inspection and logistics. These initiatives aim to enable more insightful data analytics and improved operational efficiency, reinforcing HAECO's commitment to operational excellence as an MRO.
Meet our HAECO Team: Alyssa Pitter Ask Alyssa Pitter to explain her role as a Structures Mechanic at HAECO, and she’ll paint a picture of the hangar floor as an operating room. “I like to think of it as we're aircraft surgeons, right? Because I always wanted to be a doctor, but that was just too much schooling for me,” she laughs. “But I like to think of it kind of similar, we operate on the airplane, so that's kind of one of my favorite things about it…it might seem in insignificant, but it does matter at the end of the day.” As a Structures Mechanic, Alyssa inspects, modifies, and repairs parts of the airframe structure. Her team plays an integral part in the maintenance process, as structures mechanics open and close the aircraft. Alyssa’s mother and grandfather both had careers in aviation, and she explains the hands-on work drew her to aircraft maintenance. She recently obtained her Repairman Certificate, and is now planning to get her A&P License, but Alyssa says she has lofty goals for her career at HAECO. “I kind of shoot for the stars, so I'd like to run the place one day. I guess overseeing the operations and kind of organizing things in a better way that suits the mechanics,” she said. Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys traveling. She recently took a hiking trip to Yosemite National Park in California and plans to travel to England later this summer. Alyssa’s passions for aviation and travel met in March when she was invited to attend the Women
