FL Technics Wheels and Brakes Appoints New CEO to Drive European Growth

FL Technics Wheels and Brakes, the second largest independent wheels and brakes MRO provider globally, has appointed Vytautas Jankauskas as its new CEO.

Vytautas Jankauskas

Vytautas brings extensive international leadership experience to the role, having most recently served as CEO of BAA Training Vietnam, where he led organizational growth and operational improvements. His appointment reinforces FL Technics Wheels and Brakes’ commitment to operational excellence and long-term expansion across Europe.

“Joining FL Technics Wheels and Brakes is a tremendous opportunity,” says Vytautas Jankauskas. “I look forward to contributing to the company’s growth, strengthening its European MRO footprint, and supporting our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable maintenance solutions to our clients.”

FL Technics Wheels and Brakes operate a rapidly expanding workshop network across Europe, providing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aircraft wheels and brakes. The company continues to support airlines as they increasingly outsource maintenance, aiming to build Europe’s largest wheels and brakes MRO network.

With this leadership appointment, FL Technics Wheels and Brakes strengthens its management team to meet the growing demand and maintain its position as a trusted partner in aviation maintenance.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.