California-based ACI Jet has appointed Adam Barron as vice president of aircraft maintenance, overseeing all maintenance operations across its flight operations and MRO business units. The appointment was announced at NBAA-BACE 2026.
Barron has served as ACI Jet’s director of maintenance since 2021, building and managing the Part 135 maintenance department for a fleet of 17 aircraft including Bombardier Global series, Challenger 300 and 600 series, Cessna Citations, Phenom 300 and Gulfstream IV jets.
His background spans military and corporate aviation, including service as an F-15 crew chief in the US Air Force and as lead field engineer on the USAF BACN program with Northrop Grumman, directing maintenance for the world’s highest-timed Bombardier Global Express fleet. He also served as an OEM field service representative at Bombardier supporting a fleet of over 110 aircraft.
“Our goal is to foster a passionate, accountable and customer-focused maintenance organization across California, ensuring every aircraft released from our hangars meets the highest standards of safety, quality and performance,” said Barron.
ACI Jet is a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility based in San Luis Obispo, California.
