Next Level Aviation has appointed senior finance executive Rajeev Bhalla as a director of the board.

With wide-ranging financial, operational, and strategic expertise and experience, Bhalla is expected to help the company as it “plans substantial growth in the coming years, both organically and through acquisition”.

Next Level Aviation is an ASA-100 accredited and FAA Advisory Circular 00-56B compliant supplier stocking commercial aircraft/jet engine used serviceable material (USM) for all Boeing and Airbus aircraft platforms and associated engines.

Bhalla has held a number board of director roles and executive positions. He has previously served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Circor International; vice president of finance and chief financial officer at Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky Aircraft Company; corporate controller and chief accounting officer at Lockheed Martin Corporation; and partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

“Rajeev’s impressive career makes him an invaluable resource and advisor for the senior management team at Next Level Aviation as we plan our strategic future growth,” said Next Level chairman and CEO Jack Gordon. “In addition to adding Rajeev to our board of directors, he will also chair our Audit Committee as a financial expert and be a member of our Governance Committee.”