Your Team

- Our Executives Team
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Jim H. Jijawi
Managing Director
Jim is recognized worldwide as an expert in the areas of airplane recovery, repair, modification and passenger-to-freight conversions. Prior to SOAR, Jim worked over 28 years at Boeing and served as Director to several Boeing and McDonnell Douglas organizations including Boeing Maintenance and Modification Services and the world renowned McDonnell Douglas Recovery and Modifications Services organization (RAMS).
Jim H. Jijawi
Managing Director
6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
jjijawi@soar.aero
Suite 275
Long Beach, CA 90803
Main: +1.949.247.8763
Mobile: +1.714.595.9888
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Chris Merry
General Manager
Prior to laying the ground work for the formation of SOAR, Chris earned over 20 years of heavy commercial aircraft field repair and modification experience and participated in the executive management of companies and aerospace business units for several corporations. He spent 12 years in the field for McDonnell Douglas RAMS as a Sr. Program Manager and 2 years for Boeing AOG.
Chris Merry
General Manager
6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
cmerry@soar.aero
Suite 275
Long Beach, CA 90803
Main: +1.949.764.9246
Mobile: +1.562.889.5111
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- Our Project Managers Team
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Nabil Wareh
Senior Project Manager
Nabil brings vast experience in the aviation field since. 1966. Most recently, he has served as Project Manager for the Boeing AOG and McDonnell Douglas RAMS teams. Mr. Wareh conducted damage surveys and managed major repairs internationally on narrow and wide body jets including DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, MD-90, MD-11, B-717, B-757 and the entire Airbus family. Some of the airlines Nabile has served includes SAS, United, Saudi, China Northern, China Eatsern, Meridiana, Span Air, Lion Air, Bangkok Air, Alitalia, World Airways, Monarch, Arrow Air, Varig, Delta, JAS, Hawaiian, AirTran and American. Nabil possesses BSAME, FAA Certifications A & P and is a Pilot.
Nabil Wareh
Senior Project Manager
6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
nwareh@soar.aero
Suite 275
Long Beach, CA 90803
Main: +1.949.764.9246
Mobile: +1.949.873.3391
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David Wittrig
Senior Project Manager
With over 26 years of experience, David’s diverse background spans OEM field service to Aircraft Technical Monitoring for leasing companies. That background includes positions as a McDonnell Douglas RAMS Team member, Flight Mechanic, Line Maintenance Management for international air carriers and MRO’s, Repair Engineering Manager, Project Manager for heavy maintenance and modifications, airline Quality and Maintenance Systems Development Lead, Air Carrier Representative for heavy maintenance and KC-10A program technical advisor to Northrop Grumman. David possesses an FAA A&P License.
David Wittrig
Senior Project Manager
6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
dwittrig@soar.aero
Suite 275
Long Beach, CA 90803
Main: +1.949.764.9246
Mobile: +1.520.370.1949
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Dr. Romney Teller
Project Manager
Romney began his career in aviation, with the U.S. Air Force as a Jet Engine Mechanic in 1972. In 1974, he started his civilian career as a Jet Engine mechanic on various engines at an repair/overhaul facility in NJ. He joined McDonald Douglas/Boeing in 1987 and has held numerous positions to include Maintainability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Service Engineering, Customer Support, and Fleet Support. Dr. Teller holds his Doctorate’s degree in Education (Ed.D.) with a major in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University. An MBA in Business from National University. He also has his FAA Airframe / Power Plant licenses.
Dr. Romney Teller
Project Manager
6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
rteller@soar.aero
Suite 275
Long Beach, CA 90803
Main: +1.949.764.9246
Mobile: +1.310.770.1096
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Sahin Kipcakli
Senior Project Manager
Sahin is an Aerospace Engineer with 30 years experience. He worked as a Liason MRB Engineer on the 787 Dreamliner Final Assembly at Boeing Everett facility. Sahin has extensive experience as a Project Manager of large scale aircraft damage repair, modification, and maintenance, working in 30 countries for Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Companies. He has extensive experience in the repairs and modifications of all the commercial airliners such as DC-9, DC-10, MD-80, MD-11, B737, 767, 747 and 777.
Sahin Kipcakli
Senior Project Manager
6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
skipcakli@soar.aero
Suite 275
Long Beach, CA 90803
Main: +1.949.764.9246
Mobile: +1.949.903.6792
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Ed Salous
Logistics Manager
Ed has a dual background in aviation and commercial construction management. He worked at the American Eagle on several models of airplanes such as short 360, ATR42 in Marquette, MI. He also worked at Pacific Air Motive Corporation in Burbank, CA, where he supported both the JT8D and the PT6 engine overhaul lines. Additionally, he worked at National Air Motive Corporation in Long Beach, CA. where he supported the PT6 engine line. Ed Graduated from St. Luis University in 1985 with a B.S in Aeronautical Engineering and possesses FAA Airframe and Power plant A&P license.
Ed Salous
Logistics Manager
6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
esalous@soar.aero
Suite 275
Long Beach, CA 90803
Main: +1.949.247.8764
Mobile: +1.949.545.4572
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- Our Sales & Marketing Team
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Veronica Vargas
Marketing and Business Development Manager
Veronica offers more than 15 years of experience in management and administration across multiple industries with specific achievements in fundraising and business development. She offers proficiency in program marketing, analysis, operational efficiency and public relations. As an original member of SOAR, Veronica is responsible for image, strategic marketing initiatives, and public relations. She is also responsible for designing and creating the company image, exhibition coordination and press strategies.
Veronica Vargas
Marketing and Business Development Manager
6621 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
vvargas@soar.aero
Suite 275
Long Beach, CA 90803
Main: +1.626.405.8827
Mobile: +1.626.354.4211
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Francois Albrecht
Sales Director
Europe
Francois possesses over forty years in the aerospace industry. The bulk of his experience has been gained in administration, sales and development, acquisition, modifications, and in maintenance serving regional, commercial and military aircraft. Monsieur Albrecht is expert at determining maintenance, modification and regulatory needs and delivering them with reliability and quality. He brings to SOAR a portfolio of career success acquired at Jet Aviation, Minerve Industries, AOM Industries, TAT Industries and Sabena technics.
Francois Albrecht
Sales Director
311 Chemin du Muscat
falbrecht@soar.aero
30121 Mus
France
Mobile: +33.0.6.66.71.82.06
Fax: +33.0.9.62.14.39.31 -
Vinicius Rondon
Sales & Technical Representative
Brazil & South America
Mr. Rondon provides sales and technical know-how earned from serving more than 16 years at Embraer SA. His specific capabilities include expert account management of major airline operators, technical support and business development of aftermarket services, product development and structures engineering. His ability to provide technical and economical requirements establishes him as a key representative for SOAR in Brazil and S. America.
Vinicius Rondon
Sales & Technical Representative
Rua dos Piquiroes N40, Jardim Aquarius
vrondon@soar.aero
Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo 12246-020
Main: +55 12 3204-6377
Mobile: +55 12 98155-0031
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Christopher Oldfield
Business Development Manager
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Chris has thirty years of commercial business experience. His first corporate appointment was with Willis Faber working as an aviation insurance broker based in their London City HQ. Further key appointments with leading insurance brokers and banks developed Chris’ career in the risk management and financial markets. Chris became an aviation consultant assisting in the growth of start-up and established aviation companies. Chris now runs his own aviation brokerage offering specialist aircraft sales services to a global client base.
Christopher Oldfield
Business Development Manager
13 River Street
coldfield@soar.aero
Ware, Hertfordshire
SG12 7AF
United Kingdom
Main: +44(0).7738.558.887
Back Up:: +44(0).1920.467.605
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