Martin Cooper brings over 50 years of experience in the aviation parts marketplace. His depth of experience extends across all sectors of aviation support platforms from General Aviation to Business Jets, Rotorcraft, and Regional & Commercial aircraft. His relationships throughout the industry and knowledge of the aviation maintenance and parts sector provide C&L with the expertise to continue developing essential products and services for the operators, aviation maintenance companies, and airlines we serve.
Prior to joining C&L, Marty served as CEO and President of Cooper Aviation Industries, the leading privately-owned aircraft parts distributor. The company was purchased by AAR Corp., a two-billion-dollar aerospace conglomerate, in 1997. Marty also served as Vice-President & General Manager, New Products Division, of Ansett Aircraft Spares & Services, a leading commercial aviation parts provider. In addition, Marty was Senior Vice-President of Business Development and a Board Member of Avantext, a publisher of high-quality technical documentation to the aviation community.
Marty is a past President of the Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers Association.