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Jazz Aviation LP (“Jazz”) has announced the appointment of Kal Rebin to Vice President, Maintenance and Engineering effective immediately. In his new role, based in Toronto, he will have responsibility for the overall management and direction of Jazz’s maintenance and engineering division.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Kal to this important role in our organization,” said Jolene Mahody, Chief Operating Officer, Jazz. “His proven leadership abilities along with his extensive experience and knowledge of the Bombardier products in our fleet will be invaluable to our team in further advancing Jazz’s competitive position.”
Kal Rebin previously held the position of Director, Line Maintenance and Engineering at Jazz, and has been instrumental in successful negotiations related to commercial, labour and supplier agreements. Kal has more than 29 years of related experience in the airline industry. He began his career with Jazz in 1988 at Air Ontario, a predecessor airline, as an aircraft engineer and has held numerous leadership positions in line maintenance, engineering, heavy maintenance, maintenance planning and operations control.
Kal holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Science from the University of Western Ontario and an Aircraft Engineering Diploma from Centennial College. He has a Black Belt designation in Six Sigma (a business process improvement philosophy) and holds a private pilot license.
Kal will replace Richard Steer who has resigned from Jazz to pursue other career opportunities. “We thank Richard for his service and contributions to Jazz over the past eight years, and wish him the best in his future endeavours,” continued Mahody.
