Duncan Aviation has appointed Bill Otte as turbine engine service sales representative for its Pratt & Whitney engine programme. In this role, Otte will lead the company's Pratt & Whitney turbine engine sales and service efforts, focusing on enhancing customer experiences and fostering growth.

With 40 years of aviation experience as an A&P technician, director of maintenance and most recently as Duncan Aviation's regional manager for the East Central United States, Otte has a deep understanding of customer needs. His dedication to building relationships and delivering value to clients has driven Duncan Aviation's success in the region for the past 14 years.

Duncan Aviation has embarked on a significant expansion of its turbine engine overhaul facility in Lincoln, Nebraska following its designation as a Pratt & Whitney DOF or Designated Overhaul Facility. The DOF designation enables Duncan Aviation to conduct hot sections and overhauls on a range of P&WC turbofan engines, including the 530A, 535A, 535B, 535E, 545A, 545B, 545C, 305A, 305B, 306A, 306C, 307A, 307D, 308A, and 308C models. Hot section inspection services will be operational by the end of 2024, with full overhaul capabilities coming online in early 2026.

Otte will travel across all 50 states, engaging with customers to showcase Duncan Aviation's Pratt & Whitney capabilities and solidify its position as a leader in turbine engine services. “In the next three to five years, Duncan Aviation's Pratt & Whitney programme will take off,” Otte comments. “We'll be there, and we'll be ready.”

“Bill is prepared to hit the ground running thanks to his existing customer relationships, deep understanding of Duncan Aviation's operations and alignment with our company culture,” adds Troy Nail, airframe service sales manager in Lincoln. “I am confident that Bill, along with our team, will establish Duncan Aviation as the industry leader for Pratt & Whitney engine models in the near future.”

Cory Kolman has joined the Duncan team as regional manager in the southwest US territory. Kolman will apply his more than 30 years of aviation experience and knowledge to support business aircraft operators in Arizona, southern California and southern Nevada.

“I look forward to connecting with many of my former southwest-area customers as well as meeting new ones and helping them support their business aircraft service needs,” says Kolman. “Duncan Aviation has an excellent reputation for quality, ethics and integrity within our industry. It is an honour to be part of the team.”

During his career, Kolman has held various roles, including aircraft technician with FAA A&P and Canadian AME M1 M2 licences, maintenance inspector, project manager and director of maintenance. His proven track record in sales includes leadership positions as MRO and OEM sales directors and regional managers for a variety of well-known industry companies.

“Cory's diverse background and successful career bring a valuable perspective to the Duncan Aviation team and our customers,” says RM manager Susie Corn. “His integrity and unwavering commitment to developing and maintaining outstanding relationships within the aviation community will drive our collective success.”

Based in Henderson, Nevada, the Kolman family are avid hockey enthusiasts. Kolman, his wife Diana, and their two sons are passionate Vegas Golden Knights fans.