From the Trenches

Exostar has appointed William Angeloni as chief executive officer and Kevin Lowdermilk as chief financial officer. Angeloni most recently co-led Tenzing Consulting and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. Lowdermilk comes to Exostar from one of its founding partners, Rolls-Royce.

Michael P. Lee was promoted to vice president-technology and compliance with FlightSafety International. He was general manager of courseware support and director of maintenance training standards prior to his appointment. Lee joined FlightSafety International after a stint as director of training at the Cessna Aircraft Company. He holds an airframe and powerplant certificate.

Mike Salapak has taken over as general manager of Thrust-Tech Aviation's aerospace component repair facility.

Keystone Helicopter has promoted Peter Wright, Jr. to vice chairman. Wright's 35-year career with Keystone includes time as secretary/treasurer, vice president, and president.

Gulfstream Product Support has realigned its sales team. Steve DeLoach has been promoted to director of sales-East Coast maintenance sales team. DeLoach is an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate and holds an airframe and powerplant certificate. Doc Palm is now director of sales-Midwest maintenance sales team. Brian Schank takes over as director of sales-West Coast maintenance sales team.

Robin Wohnsigl joined Airbus North America as president and chief operating officer of the customer services division. Formerly, Wohnsigl served as president of Air Canada's technical services group.