J.A. Air Center Names David Ufen as Director of Avionics

J.A Air Center is proud to welcome David Ufen as J.A Air Center’s Director of Avionics. Ufen will be responsible for the management of Avionics sales, installation and program development. His leadership role will also include marketing and vendor relations.

Ufen comes from an active career in Aviation beginning in 1998 with his first role as line crew technician at Indianapolis Aviation. Expanding his career to exclusively pursue Avionics, Ufen went on to Bloomington Avionics and then Elliott Aviation. He specializes in the entire Garmin product line specifically the G1000 on the King Air series of aircraft. His extensive background also includes experience with Universal Avionics, AirCell, Rockwell Collins and Honeywell product lines. 

Ufen attended The Aviation Technology Center of Vincennes University where he obtained his FAA Certified Aircraft and Powerplant license (A&P).

“My entire career has been in Aviation, with the focus on maintenance and avionics," Ufen said. "I'm proud to be a part of the J.A. Air Center team, as we further expand our service into the Turbo Prop and Jet market.”

J.A Air Center, formerly known as Joliet Avionics, has been serving the Aviation Industry since 1965. Expanding to the Aurora Municipal Airport in 2009, J.A Air Center was voted the #1 FBO by AIN Magazine in 2011. In addition to the full service FBO, J.A Air Center offers aircraft detailing, pt 145 repair station, FAA approved flight training, private charter and management, parts, pilot shop, aircraft sales and rental, and Avionics installation and repair.

“We are greatly pleased that David has joined the J.A. Air Center family," said Brad Zeman, President and Co-Owner of J.A Air Center. "David brings enthusiasm and experience to our fast growing team of Aviation experts.  His unparalleled customer service and business ethics makes David the logical choice to represent our Avionics division.”