Overhaul and repair facility TIGHITCO has welcomed Craig Zysk as general manager and George Wasinsky as director of business development - commercial at its East Granby, Connecticut-based Overhaul Support Services division.

Zysk will be responsible for providing leadership, vision, direction and planning for business operations. He has more than three decades of experience in the aerospace and defence industry. Previously he served as vice president global sales and marketing for Sunbelt Design & Development, where he worked closely with fixed and rotary wing customers across both military and commercial markets.

He has also served as director global sales with TRU Simulation, a division of Textron Aviation, as vice president new business development with Frasca International and, prior to that, as COO of Rotorsim, a division of Leonardo Helicopters in Sesto Calende, Italy. He began his career at Sikorsky Aircraft with a 20 year tenure across several divisions, including eight years as a member of the senior leadership team in the MRO division.

“We are excited to have Craig join the team. The vast experience and industry knowledge he brings to the organisation enables it to continue on a path of growth,” says CEO Mark Withrow. “He will expand the markets we can serve while ensuring we put quality and customer needs at the forefront.”

Craig earned a BS degree from Francis Marion College and an MBA from Sacred Heart University. He is a member of the USHST (US Helicopter Safety Team) and has served on the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation).

Wasinsky brings over 36 years of aerospace and defence leadership to his role, where he will be responsible for building market position and managing partnerships.

Previously he was in aviation sales and marketing for a transmission and gearbox manufacturer, complete aircraft systems manufacturer, an aircraft engine manufacturer, aircraft parts distributor and engine overhauler, and held other product support and sales management positions for MRO businesses. His background also includes building and managing an overhaul and repair station.

“George is joining our team at a time when MRO services are in high demand. His ability to develop partnerships as well as secure new business will result in a win-win for TIGHITCO and our commercial and defence customers,” says Withrow. “His knowledge of running an MRO station is a bonus for our organisation to ensure we deliver quality work.”

Wasinsky served in the US Army at a variety of global locations. He was assigned to a Combat Arms Field Artillery Unit as a platoon leader and later as a nuclear weapons specialist. His accomplishments earned him a letter of commendation from the US President for superior duty. He earned a master's degree in business administration - marketing from Concordia University.

Overhaul Support Services (OSS), a FAA and EASA certificated repair station, has extensive experience and multiple contracts to provide MRO services for helicopter subassemblies, dynamic components, hydraulic actuators and fuel systems.