Aviation maintenance people.

International Turbine Service, announced Jim AuBuchon has been named director, Pratt & Whitney programs. AuBuchon was most recently director of regional aircraft products group with AAR and holds an MBA from Duke University.

John Kim has been appointed senior director, engineering and program management for Midcoast Aviation. Kim will have responsibility for all engineering functions

Tony Tant has been hired by Rutan Aerospace as director of maintenance and engineering. Frank Brachway was also hired by Rutan Aerospace as director of marketing and sales. Tant was formerly with General Electric (GE) and Brachway retired from American Airlines and has worked for GE and Pratt & Whitney.

Drew Baker has been promoted to president of Bearing Inspection, Inc. Prior to his appointment he was vice president of marketing and repair development, and has been with the company 10 years.