Thursday, November 11, 2010

Crownair Aviation Receives Cirrus Platinum Partner Status

Crownair Aviation, an aviation fuel sales, maintenance and avionics service company, is pleased to announce their achievement of the prestigious distinction of Cirrus Platinum Partner. This honor is reserved for only those partners who exhibit and consistently maintain the highest quality customer service and training standards. 

As part of Crownair Aviation’s efforts towards achieving Platinum Partner status, and providing world class customer service, Crownair is running all of their airframe technicians through the Cirrus Initial training program, Specialized Composite Repair Lab in Duluth, and the CAPS Line Cutter Replacement and AmSafe seat belt restraint training. Crownair's Avionic Technicians have attended Garmin 1000 training in Olathe.

"Crownair has been working closely with Cirrus Aircraft Tech Support to provide valuable tools to our Cirrus customers." Said Bill Rohde, Director of Maintenance at Crownair Aviation. "We want every customer to leave knowing that we value them, as aviators, and individuals with genuine concerns and manageable expectations. The professional relationships that we have developed, this year alone, is part of our model of what we strive for with all of our customers and the aviation community."

"The current management of maintenance is world class! Crownair Aviation's Director of Maintenance and Maintenance Service Manager have made my job of managing the planes so much simpler. They are responsive, timely, and most importantly they are producing a safe product." Said Will Dryden, Founder of Coast Flight Training & Management.

Crownair Aviation's leadership team's wealth of aviation experience and passion for flight safety, combined with their drive for excellence, has inspired a culture within Crownair that has allowed them to exceed many of the highest service and operational standards in the aircraft service industry today.

About Crownair Aviation

Crownair Aviation has a history of customer satisfaction that spans more than five decades. Crownair provides a wide range of aircraft services including a dedicated fuel station, pilot and passenger amenities, personalized concierge service, hangar space, and two class‐leading maintenance and avionics service centers. As one of the most experienced and respected names on the West Coast, Crownair has been serving the aviation community since 1951 with integrity and professionalism.


Crownair Aviation services single‐engine piston through high‐end business jet aircraft with full maintenance, avionics equipment upgrades, installation and repair, as well as fuel sales and service. For more information on Crownair Aviation, visit www.crownairaviation.com or call any of our locations:
  • Crownair Aviation-MYF: 858-277-1453
  • Crownair Aviation-CRQ: 760-431-5315

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Crownair Aviation becomes an Avanti Authorized Service Center

 Piaggio Aero Adds Crownair Aviation to its Avanti Authorized Service Center Network

Crownair Aviation has been selected by Piaggio Aero to become an Avanti Authorized Service Center. Piaggio Avanti aircraft owners and operators will now have two additional service facilities in Southern California to assist them with all of their maintenance, and avionics needs.

Crownair Aviation has met Piaggio's authorized service center requirements, which includes factory training, specialized tooling & equipment, and technical data. Located at Montgomery Airport (KMYF) in San Diego and McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) in Carlsbad, the Company is also an authorized service center for Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, and Garmin to name a few. Crownair is also a dealer for Pratt & Whitney and will be offering manufacturer's warranty services, 24/7 aircraft on ground (AOG) support, road crew dispatch and expedited parts services along with its vast array of MRO & FBO capabilities.

"The entire Crownair Aviation Team is excited about the opportunities before us," said Bill Rohde, Director of Maintenance at Crownair Aviation. "The Piaggio flying community will benefit from the consistent, reliable support that Crownair Aviation, offers to this region".

Crownair Aviation provides a wide range of aircraft services including a dedicated fuel station, at their Montgomery Field location; pilot and passenger amenities; personalized concierge service; hangar space; and two full service maintenance and avionics facilities. Crownair's technicians have over 500 years of combined aviation experience and have been serving the aviation community since 1951 with integrity and professionalism.

About Crownair Aviation
Crownair Aviation has a history of customer satisfaction that spans more than five decades. Crownair provides a wide range of aircraft services including a dedicated fuel station, pilot and passenger amenities, personalized concierge service, hangar space, and two class-leading maintenance and avionics service centers. As one of the most experienced and respected names on the West Coast, Crownair has been serving the aviation community since 1951 with integrity and professionalism.

Crownair Aviation services single-engine piston through high-end business jet aircraft with full maintenance, avionics equipment upgrades, installation and repair, as well as fuel sales and service. For more information on Crownair Aviation, visit www.crownairaviation.com or call any of our locations:
  • Crownair Aviation-MYF: 858-277-1453
  • Crownair Aviation-CRQ: 760-431-5315

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Crownair Aviation appoints new Director of Maintenance Bill Rohde

Bill Rohde to lead strategy for Crownair's maintenance and avionics business with a commitment to superior safety standards and world class service

Crownair Aviation, an aviation fuel sales, maintenance and avionics service company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Rohde as Director of Maintenance. Rohde will be responsible for all maintenance, repair station, parts, and line service operations and personnel. In his role, Rohde will initiate new business opportunities, standardize bases, and contribute to long term sustainable growth, while ensuring continued safety and service reliability.

"Crownair's reputation for world class service is due to the high caliber staff we have on board. Bill's wealth of experience in aviation and drive for customer satisfaction make him an excellent addition to our team," says Ray Richmond, General Manager of Crownair Aviation.


Rohde brings over 28 years of aviation experience working in Corporate, Repair Station and OEM sectors of the industry, and has held various technical, leadership, and managerial positions throughout his career. In addition, he has served on several industry committees, including the NBAA Learjet Technical Committee and NBAA Honeywell Mechanical Technical Committee. Rohde holds a degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology from Eastern New Mexico University.

"Crownair is positioning itself to have a greater presence in the industry," said Bill Rohde, Director of Maintenance of Crownair Aviation. "As the economy regains momentum and personal and business flying activity increases, Crownair Aviation will be ready to meet the maintenance and FBO needs of our customers."

Rohde's first exposure to business aviation came as a Maintenance Technician for Kal Aero, located in Kalamazoo, MI. After 11 years of moving up the ranks at Kal-Aero, Bill spent ten years as a Chief of Maintenance at Eaton Corporation, overseeing maintenance of a fleet of business jet aircraft.
Most recently, Rohde held the position of Field Service Representative for Bombardier Business Aircraft. During his tenure there, he assisted Bombardier operators in resolving technical and non-technical issues regarding the safe and efficient, and economic operation of their aircraft. In addition, Rohde supported new aircraft operators with deliveries and entry-into-service, as well as provided guidance on an advisory level to executive operators, completion centers, and service organizations.

About Crownair Aviation
Crownair Aviation has a history of customer satisfaction that spans more than five decades. Crownair provides a wide range of aircraft services including a dedicated fuel station, pilot and passenger amenities, personalized concierge service, hangar space, and two class-leading maintenance and avionics service centers. As one of the most experienced and respected names on the West Coast, Crownair has been serving the aviation community since 1951 with integrity and professionalism.

Crownair Aviation services single-engine piston through high-end business jet aircraft with full maintenance, avionics equipment upgrades, installation and repair, as well as fuel sales and service. For more information on Crownair Aviation, visit www.crownairaviation.com or call any of our locations:
  • Crownair Aviation-MYF: 858-277-1453
  • Crownair Aviation-CRQ: 760-431-5315