S.W.A.T. is a compliant, quality driven company with more than 100 years combined experience in the aviation industry. S.W.A.T.’s team of seasoned professionals includes a former FAA Inspector and FAA Inspector Trainer, former DAR, FAA Certified Airframe and Power Plant Technicians, Certified NDT Inspectors, FAA Inspection Authorization holders, FCC and Avionics technicians,
AS9100/AS9110 auditors, experienced U.S Government contractors
and former executives of large repair station. Members of our team
also served in the U.S. Military.
The owners of S.W.A.T. have completed or conducted quality training classes
in more than 100 different courses in the U.S., Europe and China.
We’re here 24/7 to provide exceptional customer service and
industry-leading maintenance and response time.
The company was founded by Kurt Encinias, who serves as President and CEO. Kurt’s extensive experience includes positions with Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle, WA, as well as many FAA 145 Repair Stations throughout the U.S. and other countries. He’s also been involved in numerous flight test and certification programs. He has served as
The company was founded by Kurt Encinias, who serves as President and CEO. Kurt’s extensive experience includes positions with Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle, WA, as well as many FAA 145 Repair Stations throughout the U.S. and other countries. He’s also been involved in numerous flight test and certification programs. He has served as Technician, Maintenance Manager, Inspector, Chief Inspector, Quality Manager, Accountability Manager, Director of MRO, Director of Quality, Director of Engineering, and Director of Planning.
Kurt holds an FAA airman’s rating along with many industry standard certifications, including:
> AS9100: 2009 (Rev C) Lead Auditor
> AS9110 and AS9120
> FAA 145 Certification
> CAAC Chinese 145 Certification Training
> EASA Training
> Human Factors Training
> NDT – Previously held a level II Dye Penetrant and Level I Thermography
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