Santa Rosa, Calif.-based KaiserAir announced Rick Brainard has joined the organization as director of maintenance marketing and business development. Brainard’s recent experience includes aviation consulting with Aerick Global, roles in business development, v-p sales and general manager with West Star Aviation, various roles with McKinney Aerospace, and sales leadership roles with GE Aircraft Engines, AlliedSignal and BFGoodrich. Glenn Barrett, v-p of maintenance for KaiserAir, said, “[Brainard’s] leadership background, his vast experience in the industry and his enthusiasm for growth made him a perfect fit for our goal to expand our MRO business.”