Aircraft painting and exterior coating company MAAS Aviation has appointed Patrick Fransen as general manager of its MRO division, overseeing operations in Maastricht and Kaunas.
Fransen joins MAAS from the European Support Centre, where he held a senior operational role at the global helicopter service company. He will take over day-to-day responsibility for MAAS' European MRO aircraft painting operations.
“My focus will be on operational excellence, team development, and customer satisfaction,” said Fransen. “The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on management to drive both operational and financial success, a challenge that energises me.”
““Partick has many years of experience in operational leadership roles, and has a solution-driven approach,” said MAAS group COO Mark Gidman. “His background includes managing teams in aviation and automotive environments, and delivering complex customer focused projects. Beyond his professional track record, Patrick is known for his hands-on, people-focused leadership style and his passion for innovation, making him a great fit for our business.”