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Dania Beach, FloridaMay 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Next Level Aviation ® (NLA) has appointed Clive Rankin as Senior Vice President of Global Business Development. The company is a leading distributor of used serviceable material, serving all Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft and related jet engine platforms. Mr. Rankin brings deep aftermarket expertise and leadership experience to Next Level Aviation ®, with 30 years of international commercial aviation experience in engine MRO, leasing, asset management, and power plant operations.
Clive most recently served as Engine Project Lead for a commercial aviation aftermarket company in Eastern Europe, and prior to that, as Sales Director selling engine overhaul services for one of the world’s largest jet engine overhaul companies. Earlier in his career, he gained extensive hands-on technical experience and knowledge in engine shops at major airlines and original equipment manufacturers, including as an A&P mechanic and engineer.
In his new role, Clive will leverage his existing industry relationships and foster new ones to significantly expand Next Level Aviation’s USM distribution business on both the buy and sell sides of NLA’s operations.
Next Level Aviation ® CEO Jack Gordon commented: “We warmly welcome Clive Rankin as Senior Vice President of Global Business Development at Next Level Aviation ®.”
Gordon continued: “After 30 years in the commercial aviation aftermarket, he has built an amazing personal reputation and industry connections, in addition to accumulating extensive technical and market knowledge across various commercial aircraft and jet engine platforms. We plan to leverage this information together to help Next Level Aviation grow its business in the coming years.”
Senior Vice President of Global Business Development Clive Rankin said: “Next Level Aviation is on an impressive growth trajectory, and I am delighted to join at this time to help develop the business globally. Working with Jack, who brings extensive leadership and industry experience, and the rest of the NLA team, I know we will be able to jointly achieve the aggressive growth targets set for the coming years.”
About Next Level Aviation ®
Next Level Aviation ® is an ASA-100 certified and FAA Advisory Circular 00-56B compliant specialty supplier, dedicated to providing commercial aircraft/jet engine used serviceable material inventory services for all Boeing and Airbus aircraft platforms and related jet engines. Next Level Aviation® particularly focuses on providing used serviceable material for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family aircraft and their related jet engines, which currently account for approximately 65% of the global commercial aircraft fleet. Next Level Aviation ® was founded by Jack Gordon in March 2013 and has grown into a leading global supplier of commercial aircraft/jet engine used serviceable material. www.nextlevelaviation.net