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Aviation News Item: 03789
8th Jan 2010
BASIL BARIMO TO LEAD NORDAM'S GLOBAL ENGINEERING/QUALITY PROGRAMS
Source: bartintl.com
 NORDAM Repair Group has announced Basil Barimo as its new vice president of global engineering and quality. Barimo reports to Meredith Siegfried, chief operating officer of NORDAM's Repair Group.
"Basil is a significant asset to our team, with the experience and talent to lead our global engineering and quality strategic initiatives," said Siegfried. "He is well recognized in the industry with strong relationships among NORDAM's commercial airline customers and a sincere commitment to the aerospace industry."
Barimo joins NORDAM after six years with Air Transport Association of America where he most recently served as vice president of operations and safety. He was responsible for leading the organization in shaping government regulatory policies critical to the industry's success. Prior to that, Barimo held a variety of executive positions in operations, engineering and quality with Avborne , US Airways, and McDonnell Douglas.
"During his 20-year aviation career, Basil has demonstrated a strong and consistent record for driving cross-functional success, strategic vision and planning, developing and empowering leaders, and increasing profitability," said Siegfried.
Barimo is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, with a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering. He has served on a variety of boards and committees including the RTCA Policy Board, DOT Secretary Task Force for Extended Delays, FAA REDAC Safety Committee, Aviation Accreditation International Board and chaired the ADS-B Aviation Rulemaking Committee.
NORDAM, headquartered in Tulsa , Okla. , is one of the largest independently owned aerospace companies in the world. NORDAM designs, certifies and manufactures integrated propulsion systems, nacelles and thrust reversers for business jets. In addition, NORDAM manufactures composite aircraft structures, interior shells, custom cabinetry, radomes, and aircraft transparencies such as cabin windows, wing tip lenses and simulator screens. It is also one of the world's largest third-party providers of maintenance, repair and overhaul services to the military, commercial airline and air freight markets. The company employs approximately 2,000 people around the globe, with facilities in the U.S., United Kingdom , and Singapore . Additional information is available at www.nordam.com.
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