Professional Aircraft Accessories, a Greenwich AeroGroup company announced today that it has hired aviation veteran Alain Berube as its Vice President of Technical Operations.

Mr. Berube will be based in Titusville and will be responsible for overseeing operations for repair and overhaul, engineering, manufacturing and testing at that location as well as the company’s Miami location.

He most recently served as Vice President/General Manager of Turboprops, Airlines and Fleets for Standard Aero’s Winnipeg facility and prior to that he was with Volvo Aero Services as its Senior Vice President of Asset Management and Operations.

“As we continue to grow our operations in Titusville and Miami it is imperative that we have the expertise to take us to the next level,” said President of Professional Aircraft Accessories David Miller. “Alain’s background and experience is an excellent fit to help us accomplish our goals and objectives.”

Professional Aircraft Accessories has also hired Mark Smith to serve as the Operations Director for the company’s Miami facility. Mr. Smith most recently served as the FAA Production Manager for Jet Aviation Specialists in Miami, Fla., and prior to that as the Operations Plant Manager for L-3 Communications in Crestview, Fla., following several roles of increasing responsibility at General Electric after leaving the Unites States Air Force in 1992.