Aircraft Technicians
Jonathan Rider, A&P/IA
Airframe & Powerplant Technician
with Inspection Authority
Jon began his career in aircraft maintenance in the U.S. Air Force where he was trained as an aircraft maintenance technician working on C-130 and H-53 aircraft. After the Air Force, Jon acquired his A&P license while working as a Line Service Technician at Clark Aviation. He obtained his Inspection Authorization (IA) in 1995 and a private pilot certificate in 2010.
Shawn Williams, A&P
Maintenance Manager
Airframe & Powerplant Technican
Shawn is a graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA), He as worked in General Aviation professionally as an A&P Technician for three years. However, prior to obtaining his A&P License, he work for many years in his father's aircraft maintenance shop as an apprentice. He has work on Piper, Cessna, Cirrus, Beechcraft, Mooney, Diamond, Rockwell, Taylor Crafts and other aircraft, just to name a few.
Fred Parow, A&P
Airframe & Powerplant Technician
Fred has been with Cargill Aeronautical as a flight instructor since its inception. In addition to flight training, he provides overflow capacity to the service center in times of high volume.
Emmitt Hopkins
Airframe & Powerplant Apprentice
Emmitt is a native to York city. He is in his first year apprenticing for his AMP. He has a background in welding, mechanics and computer refurbishing.