AAR CORP., a prominent provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has appointed Andrew Schmidt as its Senior Vice President of AAR Digital Services and Trax. In this role, Schmidt will collaborate closely with the Trax founders and their leadership team to enhance the Trax business by expanding the customer base, improving customer support, and introducing new product offerings through digital innovation. His main focus will be on executing the company’s strategy for Trax, including establishing a foundation for a new parts ecosystem in coordination with AAR and parts suppliers, as well as integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into Trax’s offerings.
With over 30 years of experience in aviation, finance, and digital solutions, Schmidt brings valuable expertise to his new role. He previously served as AAR’s Senior Vice President of Intelligent Solutions from 2011 to 2018, during which he played a key role in the acquisition and integration of Airinmar and the launch of PAARTS(SM) Store. These initiatives brought AAR’s parts sales online, increasing revenue and expanding product reach to a broader customer base. Schmidt has also held senior-level positions with Seabury Capital, Macquarie Capital’s Aviation and Aerospace Investments, and Oliver Wyman.