Richard Sanford

Richard Sanford is a seasoned professional in the aviation industry, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Engine Programs at Next Level Aviation since March 2023. Prior to this role, Sanford held the position of Senior Vice President of Engine Programs at Unical Aviation, Inc. from January 2021 to January 2023. Richard also served as Vice President at Unical Aviation, Inc. from January 2020 to January 2021. Richard's extensive career began at Pratt & Whitney, United Technologies, where contributions spanned nearly two decades (June 2000 - November 2019) in various roles, including Associate Director of Sales for the Asia Pacific Region. Richard's professional journey includes leadership positions at JM International Inc. and earlier roles at Pratt & Whitney, showcasing a strong track record in sales management and strategic planning within the Asia Pacific aviation market.