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Duncan Aviation Plans Midyear Leadership Transition
Duncan Aviation's Aaron Hilkemann will move into semi-retirement while Jeff Lake takes over as president.
Duncan Aviation president Aaron Hilkemann will transition on July 1 to CEO and chairman of the board of advisors, a newly created part-time position. (Photo: Duncan Aviation)
Duncan Aviation president Aaron Hilkemann will transition on July 1 to CEO and chairman of the board of advisors, a newly created part-time position. (Photo: Duncan Aviation)

Duncan Aviation president Aaron Hilkemann is expected to begin easing into retirement starting this summer, according to the MRO provider. On July 1, Hilkemann will transition to CEO and chairman of the board of advisors, a newly created part-time position. Jeff Lake, COO for Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln, Nebraska facility, will succeed Hilkemann as president.

“Aaron has been a transformative leader for Duncan Aviation and leaves a remarkable legacy,” said Duncan Aviation chairman Todd Duncan. “His servant-leadership style and integrity instilled a formal, consistent leadership structure that allowed the company’s culture to flourish.”