Ottawa teens build global aircraft parts firm International Parts
JR Dodson and Paul Geist founded International Parts Inc in 1980 after Bob Dodson bought salvage planes. From six salvage aircraft and two employees the firm grew to 400 aircraft pieces and about 20 staff, with global sourcing trips and warehouses for large and small parts. Local youth are urged to stay and create opportunities.
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Reputation secrets behind Dodson Aviation success
Bob Dodson runs Dodson Aviation buying restoring and selling jets and turboprops. The firm repaired a Lear jet used by George Bush on the 1988 campaign, later selling it for 1.35 million dollars. He says the company is a certified repair expert and even the Lear factory calls on them for work. Dodson plans to grow staff at Ottawa Ontario based operations and expand Dodson Aeroservice including a flight school and Kan sas City airport service.
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