Duncan Aviation's Jeff Miller Earns Interior Structures DER Designation

August 1, 2005

BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Jeff Miller recently earned the designation of interior structures DER (Designated Engineering Representative).  The DER designation allows Miller to certify aircraft interiors on behalf of the FAA, creating a highly efficient certification path for interior modifications that require FAA approval.

"Jeff has been with Duncan Aviation's Engineering Team since 1996," said Rich Teel, Engineering Manager. "His ten years of experience with corporate aircraft interior structures and dedication to continued education helped him reach his goal of becoming a DER."

Jeff is one of 13 DERs employed by Duncan Aviation. Each of these is highly trained in specialized aircraft service and refurbishment certification areas such as interior systems, electrical equipment, structures or flammability. The DERs on staff give an extra measure of assurance to Duncan Aviation's customers that modifications to their aircraft meet all FAA requirements–a very valuable resource as operators recognize that the FAA continues to increase their focus on aircraft safety.

Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider with 1,800 employees supporting the aviation needs of government and business operators and other service providers. These services include airframe, engine, avionics installations, interior and paint completions/modifications, avionics/instrument and accessory/propeller repair/overhaul and parts support. Complete service facilities are located in Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich. Additional locations include 21 satellite avionics facilities located throughout the United States, 20 government C-23 contract locations, a line service/regional support operation in Kalamazoo, Mich., and Lincoln-based Parts Support Services, a division that sells and consigns general aviation parts to aircraft operators and service organizations worldwide.

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