Joseph Allen to lead efforts to bring more aftermarket options to customers
Everett, Washington (January 19, 2026) – Aviation Technical Services (ATS) today announced that U.S. Army veteran, Joseph Allen, will lead its Alternative Products business. The move provides a dedicated leader to champion ATS’s Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) Portfolio focusing not only on its design and development but also related manufacturing and distribution, ensuring availability and competitive pricing to customers. He will also oversee Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) programs, such CargoTek® Cargo Bay Protection Solutions and Crew Rest Modules. These channels have enjoyed recent growth in the aviation supply chain sector of the commercial aftermarket with Joe’s appointment aligned to support this and future growth.
“We are thrilled to have found a leader like Joe who has the talent, passion, and acumen to jump in and lead an important business for ATS,” stated Dennis Santare, SVP of Component & Engineering Solutions. “During the past six months, Joe has been immersed in the fundamentals and strategies behind our PMA and STC programs and their integration within our Airframe MRO and supply chain business units, leveraging the wealth of experience ATS has to offer in this area. I look forward to him being part of the exceptional customer experience ATS will collectively deliver.”
Joe joined ATS in July 2025 following his service as a U.S. Army Captain. He served as the commanding officer of a One Station Unit Training Troop, providing leadership and oversight for the development of hundreds of new soldiers. He also spent time operationally, managing soldiers and assets as a platoon leader and executive officer. Joe is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, where he earned a degree in systems engineering. During his time in service, Joe graduated from the Army’s Ranger and Air Assault Schools. He also recently earned a master’s degree in business from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University in May 2025.
About ATS:
For more than 50 years, ATS (Aviation Technical Services) has been providing industry-leading, comprehensive MRO and supply chain support services for aircraft operators, asset managers, and other service organizations, including OEMs. We are focused on making the MRO process better through reducing span times, increasing efficiency, improving airline and MRO operational performance, and lowering overall costs by providing competitive and innovative solutions.
ATS offerings include:
- Airframe Services: Heavy maintenance and modification
- Component Repair: Providing repair services and rotable exchange options for accessories, composites, electrical and fuel components, engine mounts, flight control surfaces, hydraulics, pneumatics, and structures
- Engineering Solutions: PMA parts, STC offerings, as well as design and repair engineering
- Ranger Asset Management: USM sales and consignment, exchanges and AOG services, and parts distribution for virtually every commercial airframe and engine platform. Also includes asset acquisition and teardown activities
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Contact: Sherry Cole Bergstrom, Director of Marketing, Brand and Communications l sherry.bergstrom@atsmro.com
