RH Aero Announces New EVP of Supply Chain and Operations

March 14, 2025

MASON, OH — RH Aero Systems, the new corporate brand created after Rhinestahl acquired HYDRO Systems GmbH & Co. KG in May 2024, is pleased to announce that Eric Gatlin has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations.

In this role, Eric will lead efforts to optimize RH Aero’s global supply chain and operations, supporting the company’s continued growth and expansion in the aviation support equipment and services market.

Eric brings more than 28 years of experience across the automotive, aerospace and medical industries. Previously, he served as Executive Business Transformation Leader for the Military Systems Operations (MSO) division at GE Aerospace, and most recently held the position of Forming, Coating, and Additive Vice President of Operations at Orchid Orthopedic Solutions.

Eric holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University and an MBA from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Please join us in welcoming Eric to RH Aero Systems as we continue to strengthen our commitment to operational excellence and customer success.

About RH Aero Systems
RH Aero Systems is reliable + ready, setting the standard for aviation support equipment and services. Through our industry-leading businesses – Rhinestahl and HYDRO– we deliver capability across custom-designed GSE, OEM-licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centers and innovative engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and Operators worldwide. RH Aero Systems’ global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA, and Biberach, Germany. For further details visit RHAero.com.

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