Columbia Air Services, Inc. appoints Andrew Benoff as Regional Director of Maintenance to head up Martinsburg, WV operations.

Columbia Air Services is proud to announce that Andrew Benoff, former Service Manager at Groton, has accepted the appointment of Regional Director of Maintenance at Columbia Air Services, new location at KMRB in West Virginia. 

Andrew graduated from CT Aerotech in 2013 with his Airframe and Powerplant license. He joined the Columbia maintenance team in April of 2014. Andrew progressed quickly on the floor and when Adam Stino transitioned to Director of Maintenance, he was the just the right choice to step up.  He became Columbia’s Service Manager in October of 2021.  Andrew excelled in his new role as Service Manager, becoming an IA, and contributing to the company’s recruitment and retention efforts to foster the next generation of Columbia Air technicians.  

When Columbia Air Services began planning the service expansion, Andrew established himself very early on the natural choice to lead the team in West Virginia.  Over the last year, he has been instrumental in all stages of planning, recruitment and training of our WV staff.

“Andrew became my Service Manager in 2021, and I knew immediately it was the right choice. As I grew in my DOM role, Andrew grew as Service Manager, and together we became our own safety nets. We made sure no customers fell between the cracks together. He became my right-hand-man. It’s tough to lose someone you work with so well, and closely with, but it’s for the greater good. We needed someone with his skillset and customer experience to head up the new shop at KMRB. Customers know him and respect him, and that will ultimately be the reason Columbia KMRB will be a huge success. We wish him the best of luck and he will forever have the support from Columbia KGON.”  Adam Stino, Director of Maintenance, Columbia Air Services.

Andrew’s presence in Martinsburg assures that our customers can expect the same level of dedicated service, trust and commitment to quality that they have always associated with the Columbia brand.