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FCAH Aerospace Announces the Appointment of Amy Merkley as Chief Operating Officer of MRO Services and Mike Abram as President of Cobalt Aero Services

March 2025

Louisville, KY

O2 Investment Partners is pleased to announce FCAH Aerospace (www.fcahaerospace.com), a provider of comprehensive niche aviation solutions, has appointed Amy Merkley as Chief Operating Officer of MRO Services and Mike Abram as President of Cobalt Aero Services.

Amy is a seasoned industry leader with an impressive history of driving operational excellence, building high-performance teams, and spearheading strategic growth initiatives. In addition, she has a proven track record in managing global operations, driving market expansion, and aligning organizations. Previously, Amy served as Chief Operating Officer at Precision Aviation Group (PAG) and as a Senior Vice President at Meggitt. In her role, Amy will oversee all maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations for FCAH Aerospace, ensuring the company continues to exceed customer expectations while enhancing operational efficiency.

Mike Abram joins Cobalt Aero Services with extensive leadership experience and an unwavering focus on customer satisfaction. Previously, Mike spent 15 years at Triumph Group where he was responsible for spearheading organic growth and operational initiatives. Mike’s visionary approach, dedication to innovation, and proven success in delivering results will be highly valuable in guiding Cobalt Aero Services through its next chapter of growth.

Isac Roths, CEO of FCAH Aerospace, commented, “These appointments mark a pivotal moment for FCAH Aerospace as we continue to elevate our leadership and capabilities. Amy and Mike are dynamic leaders whose expertise and passion align perfectly with our mission to deliver outstanding value to our customers. Their contributions will drive innovation, strengthen our market position, and take FCAH Aerospace to new heights. Together, Amy and Mike bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership that will undoubtedly enhance our organization’s success and reinforce our commitment to excellence in the aviation industry.”

In a joint statement, Amy and Mike shared, “We are delighted to join the FCAH team. Isac has assembled an incredible group of leaders dedicated to providing best-in-class solutions to the aviation industry. We are excited to bring additional operational leadership to the organization, supporting continued long-term growth and execution of our strategic goals.”

About O2 Investment Partners

O2 Investment Partners is a Midwestern-based private equity firm that seeks to invest in lower middle-market niche services, technology, and select industrial companies. The firm invests in businesses with earnings growth potential and a clear path to creating shareholder value. O2 invests to partner with management to build and grow the business and take it to its next stage of development. This requires a clear vision and strategic plan to create shareholder value, close partnership, and alignment of interest with management. Additional information is available at www.o2investment.com.

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