- Socata North America
- Scott Ross and Kam Phongsavath are honored for 20 years of loyalty and service
Pembroke Pines, Florida, April 15, 2012 –SOCATA North America has honored the two most senior employees at DAHER-SOCATA’s U.S. subsidiary,
celebrating their careers that span more than 20 years of service.
The two employees are Kam Phongsavath, who is SOCATA North America’s
Director of Quality Control; and Scott Ross, Shop Manager at the company’s
Repair Station. The combination of their careers is equal to the total time of
SOCATA’s 40 years in the United States, which began with the sales and
marketing of the Rallye Minerva general aviation aircraft in 1972.
Phongsavath joined SOCATA North America from the U.S. Air Force, while
Ross came to the company with a degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology
from Texas Aerotech.
SOCATA North America traces its roots to 1977 when Rallye Aircraft Corp.
was created in the state of New York, becoming Aerospatiale General Aviation
at Grand Prairie, Texas, in 1987. These operations handled the U.S. sales
and support center responsibilities for all SOCATA aircraft in the market. After
deliveries of the first TBM 700 in 1991, the activity grew rapidly and more
persons were hired.
SOCATA North America traces its roots to 1977 when Rallye Aircraft Corp.
was created in the state of New York, becoming Aerospatiale General Aviation
at Grand Prairie, Texas, in 1987. These operations handled the U.S. sales
and support center responsibilities for all SOCATA aircraft in the market. After
deliveries of the first TBM 700 in 1991, the activity grew rapidly and more
persons were hired.
With this recognition, we are highlighting the workmanship, loyalty, and dedication of Scott and Kam, as they have provided their expertise to SOCATA from the very beginning of the TBM program,” said Chabbert, who today is President of SOCATA North America and the Senior Vice President of DAHER-SOCATA’s Airplane Division. “Their commitment to our very fast turboprop aircraft has been a strong contribution to the success of our company.”
About DAHER
DAHER is a European integrated equipment and services supplier. Independent medium-size company DAHER develops its “industry & services” model in the aerospace, nuclear, defense and industry sectors, concentrating on three core activities: manufacturing, services and transport, which it builds into a global offer.
With a robust engineering-based approach, DAHER is able to deliver innovative and differentiating solutions to its industrial customers.
Founded in 1863, DAHER is international with 7,500 men and women in 14 countries over the world. DAHER has a 1.1 billion-dollar annual turnover. As of December 31, 2011, it holds a 2.5 billion euros backlog representing 3 years turnover.
DAHER-SOCATA –DAHER group’s aerospace activity boasts a global and original offering which brings together its expertise as aircraft manufacturer, airframe supplier, industrial and logistics service provider. All are backed by advanced technological specialities. DAHER-SOCATA’s expertise in these fields and the organization of their synergies enable them to provide manufacturers with specific offers in each segment of the aerospace market: commercial and military aircraft, regional aircraft, helicopters and business aircraft.
This offer is supported and tier-1 equipment manufacturers, with established
expertise in four complementary activities presenting a wealth of synergies: aircraft manufacturing, aerostructures, services and technology specialties.
DAHER-SOCATA last year celebrated the 100th anniversary of continuous aircraft production, marking a legacy that began in 1911 with its predecessor company – Aeroplanes Morane-Saulnier.
For more information, visit www.daher.com
