Octavio Silva

Octavio Silva is a seasoned aviation industry professional with extensive experience in leadership roles. Currently serving as a Partner at FirstKem, LLC since November 2017 and as Executive Vice President at VSE Aviation since September 2014, Octavio previously held the position of Executive Vice President at 1st Choice Aerospace for a brief period in 2014. With a notable tenure as President of XTRA AEROSPACE INC. from January 2006 to June 2014, Octavio also contributed as Director of Quality at High Tech Avionics & Accessories from February 1999 to December 2005, and as Director of Technical Service at Aero Systems from April 1982 to February 1999.