Randy Africano

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal at Aircraft Associates

  • Education

    • Bishop McNamara High School

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    • Bradley University

      1973 - 1976
      No degree Electrical Engineering Technology

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity

  • Experience

    • Aircraft Associates LLC

      Apr 1983 - now
      Principal

      After over 35 years operating as AAM Consulting, we've changed our name to to more accurately represent our business mission... same great company but now with a new name and website! www.aircraftassociates.com

    • Ionetics, Inc.

      Apr 1983 - Dec 1995
      Founder / President

      Sales and manufacturer of industrial water treatment chemicals and microprocessor-based chemical feed systems for high-pressure boiler and recirculating cooling water systems.

    • AAM Consulting

      Apr 1983 - Oct 2023
      Principal

      AAM Consulting is a company built on honor, integrity and accountability. We provide business-focused aviation consulting services for companies, institutions and healthcare systems looking to establish their own Helicopter EMS (HEMS) program, obtain an FAA Part 135 Air Charter certificate, or purchase and operate a corporate aircraft. For existing operations, whether a HEMS or corporate flight department, we can improve operating efficiencies and lower costs while maintaining a "Zero Tolerance" safety culture in every aspect of the operation. Show less

    • IntelliSuites

      Jan 1991 - Dec 2000
      Founder / President

      Company developed and operated 280 digital office suites in five Midwest locations in Illinois and Iowa. Company was sold in 2000.

    • OSF Aviation

      Jan 2002 - Dec 2010
      Founder / Contract Executive Director

      Proposed the formation & strategic development of a limited liability startup company to hold a stand alone FAA Part 135 Helicopter EMS operation. Worked under contract with a corporate board of directors to secure an FAA Air Carrier Certificate, hire a complete management team of pilots & mechanics, acquire & complete 4 EMS helicopters, develop & build a 20,000 SF flight operations center, and strategically implement 10 GPS approaches at strategic out facilities. The result was the largest, busiest and only IFR certified Helicopter EMS operation in the State of Illinois with estimated sales of $55MM. Show less

    • Vertiport Chicago

      Apr 2014 - Mar 2015
      Contract CEO

      Vertiport Chicago is a helicopter landing facility located in the Illinois Medical District just 8 minutes from the Loop and designed specifically to accommodate the new and AW609 tilt rotor aircraft scheduled for certification in 2018. The facility boasts an 11,000SF FBO, Jet A fuel, 1 helicopter landing pad and 8 helicopter parking spaces, and 30,000SF of hangar space. For more information and landing reservations, contact Mike Conklin at (312) 771-4070.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Airline Transport Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vice President

      Issued by International Comanche Society on Jan 2019
      International Comanche SocietyAssociated with Randy Africano