Field Aviation Appoints Tobin Shackelford Director, Special Mission USA

Field Aviation

Canadian Operations

Field Aviation designs, modifies and certifies aircraft for specialized roles across the globe. Our expertise is the missionization of commercial platforms for search and rescue, intelligence, surveillance and interdiction roles for both government and civilian customers.

We also develop system specific STCs for many different aircraft. Our capabilities include build-to-print parts manufacturing for aircraft OEMs and our own modifications. We are also a factory authorized repair, overhaul and sales center for many avionics equipment manufacturers.

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Field Aerospace

U.S. Operations

Field Aerospace has more than 25 years of experience developing and delivering systems engineering and systems integration solutions to the U.S. government and aerospace and defense industry.

Through Field Aviation, we also provide engineering expertise spanning aircraft operations and avionics, test planning and execution, test instrumentation design and configuration, electrical and system design, as well as structural design and modification.

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Cincinnati, OH | Apr. 11, 2011

Based in Seattle, WA, Shackelford will be responsible for developing and implementing business strategies that will increase the scope of Field Aviation's aircraft modification and conversion business; his primary focus will be governmental business within the United States. He will report directly to Mactaggart at Field Aviation's US head office in Cincinnati, OH.

Shackelford is particularly well suited for his new role with Field Aviation. He is a commercial pilot who has had extensive experience in all facets of aircraft management and operations; he has a strong background in military intelligence, and has established relationships with aircraft manufacturers, systems and sensor suppliers, as well as US Federal and State Government agencies. He joins Field Aviation from Raisbeck Engineering where he held the position of Director of Special Mission Sales.

Mactaggart says, "We are delighted to have someone with Tobin's credentials and experience join us. He will add immeasurably to our capabilities and will be an integral part of Field Aviation's expanded effort to increase its presence in this very competitive market segment within the United States."

With facilities in Toronto, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta, Field Aviation is internationally recognized for its uniquely engineered products and services, and the modification and conversion of aircraft and systems for special application purposes. These capabilities have made Field Aviation a world leader in the adaptation of commercial aircraft for special mission use, ranging from flight inspection to electronic surveillance to maritime patrol and search and rescue. Special mission aircraft modified by Field Aviation are today serving governments throughout the world providing a wide range of essential services.

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