Welcome to Advanced Aerospace Reconnaissance

AARECON was formed in December of 2013 to meet the airborne test support requirements for remote sensing and digital imaging needs of a wide variety of government agencies and commercial organizations.

AARECON expanded its operations to provide air support and flight testing to the U.S. military and defense contractors to further advance our ability to maintain our air superiority both domestically and around the world.

AARECON aircraft are capable of carrying external pods, tanks, and any type system required for a variety of flight test or threat scenarios. Most aircraft are previous military type aircraft with hard points, utilized and reconfigured to the requirements of the mission.

AARECON specialization includes:

Close air support (CAS)
Air to Ground Threat Simulation
Joint Tactical Air Control (JTAC) Simulation work
Air to Air Threat Surrogate Emulation
RTC exercise support
Aircraft chase and escort
Sensor and military weapons testing.
FFL and SOT Licensed
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registered
Weapons and ammo import and exporting.
Military Aircraft sales and parts acquisition

AARECON aircraft has completed flight testing of the GQM 173A FES/MSST US Navy captive carry cruise missile surrogate program. The aircraft completed a 100% sortie schedule completion with no delays for aircraft maintenance. AARECON maintains the highest standard for aircraft maintenance to minimize program costs and delays in programmed schedules.

AARECON also imports and exports weapons, guns and military aircraft sales. Along with acquiring military gear, riot gear, diving gear, repelling gear, skydiving gear. We are a one stop shop for your needs. We can set up and manage your aircraft engine overhauls, aircraft parts replacement and any rotables needed.

Key personnel and Team Members

Mark E. Davis
President/CEO
EDUCATION: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
PROFILE: Mr. Davis currently oversees all company operations. Also he oversees and approves all Maintenance/Air Operations for AARECON and all of the relevant aircraft inspections, modifications, and recurring maintenance and works with the mechanics and engineers. He is the owner of the aircraft AARECON utilizes and is qualified as Pilot in Command of all aircraft.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Davis spent 8 years in the USAF and USAFR as an aircraft mechanic on both fighter and tanker aircraft. He is an FAA certified Commercial pilot with multiple aircraft type ratings. Contract pilot, trans Atlantic flights, possesses both multi-engine instrument ratings. A&P mechanic and UAS certificates. Maintains military secret level clearance.

CONTACT INFORMATION: cell 713-705-2212, email mdavis@aarecon.us

Stephen A. Dyczko

Lead Crew Chief
EDUCATION: B.S. Degree in Engineering and M.S. in Business
PROFILE: Mr. Dyczko's career spans over 40 years in the U.S. military, commercial airline arena, general aviation, including experimental and jet warbird aviation. Mr. Dyczko is a veteran of the U.S. Army proudly serving with the Army Aviation, Air Cavelry, Helicopters. He holds U.S. FAA Certifications for First Class flight Physical, ATP, CFI, CFII,MEI, Designated Mechanic Examiner and A&P.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Dyczko's career spans over 40 years as a carrer Flight Safety Instructor for Boeing 737 and Falcon 20 having worked for Frontier Airlines, Continental Airlines and was the engineering liaison between the FAA for Continental Airlines Boeing 747 Maintenance Fleet Induction program. Additionally, Mr., Dyczko has spent numerous years as a airlines pilot instructor working with foreign students, multiple countries, many airline companies, specializing in Boeing 737 and ICAO regulations, crew resources and aviation security measures. He began his career as the out of service and cronic discrepancy aircraft mechanic for United Airlines.

CONTACT INFORMATION: email sdyczko@aarecon.us

Byron M. Allen
FAA Liaison /Contracts Procurement
EDUCATION: University of Alabama Math & Physics major ( graduated at age 19)
University of California SB. Grad course in Digital Design
Wright State University, Fairborn, OH - Graduate courses in digital design, data structures, software development etc. finished all coursed for MS in Systems Engineering
University of New Mexico - Graduate course in Coordinate Transformations
Embry Riddle University - MS Aeronautical Science.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. Mr. Allen spent many years as a software design and testing specialist. He is a test facility design expert for complex avionics systems. Mr. Allen is a Commercial Pilot, multi-engine, instrument . Type rated in L-29 jet. He is the past Executive Vice President of the aerospace company which became the embedded processor division of General Electric, and is the former CEO and President of several telecommunications companies, which under his leadership was public.

Additionally, Mr. Allen is the owner of AeroTest Services, owner of an L-29 jet configured for flight test data gathering. He has been contracted on various laser designator testing, glide bomb testing, anti-shipping missile guidance and control testing and weather sensor testing.

Mark Johnson
Pilot
EDUCATION:

PROFILE: Mr. Johnson is a U.S. Airforce veteran. He is an experienced pilot and FAA Certified ATP, CFI,CFII,MEI with over 9800+ total flying hour, 3000 of which is military flight time.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Flying has always been a part of Mr. Johnson's life; he grew up on two different airports with my parents -- Mooney in the backyard and has been logging time since he was 12 years old. His vast military experience includes pilot training at Sheppard AFB class 01-07 . He went on to fly F-16s with a tour in Iraq in 2003 followed by an assignment in F-117s. My family, wife Sarah, daughter Paige and son Miles live on a grass strip in Cypress TX (TS07) (future pilots in the works). Currently Mr., Johnson is a corporate pilot in the Houston area and a reservist instructing in T-38s at Sheppard AFB. At Reno this year flying “Phoenix” an L-39 Race #555, you will see him pacing the Sport Gold and racing in the Jet Class.

Charlie Arndt

Electrical Specialist

EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree in Physics from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
John Hopkins University
PROFILE: As the lead Electrical Specialist for the company, Mr. Arndt directs the L-29 and L-39 aircraft maintenance program.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Mr. Arndt comes to AARECON with 50 years of experience in the engineering and electrical field. Mr. Arndt thoroughly understands and can interpret foreign military electrical diagrams. He served 4 years in the U.S .Navy as a antisubmarine warfare technician on the P3 Orion. Mr. Arndt's educational and military background prepared him well in aircraft maintenance. He has expertly maintained the Huey helicopter, A4-F Skyhawk, F4-D Phantom II, F-100 Super Sabre, T-33, ME-262 (copy), and the MIG -21. Additionally, Mr. Arndt is himself a pilot with over 400 flight hours and the owner of a Zlin 242-L. CONTACT INFORMATION: email carndt@aarecon.us

Greg Vaughn

Aircraft Instruments Specialist
Mr. Greg Vaughn is a highly experienced technician for over 20 years modifying aircraft instrument systems. His experience with military aircraft and civilian aircraft is very valuable asset to our company. He has an exceptional overview of aircraft systems and how they need to be modified to meet the criteria of a contract. His professionalism and knowledge exceeds our expectations.

Linda S. Hopkins
Paralegal and Corporate Compliance Officer
EDUCATION: Cuyahoga County Community College
PROFILE: Ms. Hopkins oversees and manages the lifecycle of all governmental, supply and vendor contracts for the company. In addition, she maintains the company's Corporate Compliance Program.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Ms. Hopkins has 15 years experience in the legal field and has extensive knowledge in general contract law, as well as FAR/DFARS/AFFARS contract and corporate compliance.

Timothy Ockenden

Director Overseas Marketing/Operations

Profile : Mr. Ockenden is a retired pilot with the RCAF and Air Canada with 21000 hours of flight time spanning 40 years.

Currently Mr. Ockenden manages and operates a number of A-4L Skyhawk fighter aircraft in Texas which are currently under contract to the USAF. He is also responsible for AARECON's overseas business development, aircraft acquisitions and contracting .

Rick Firebaugh

Oversees Acquisitions

Profile: St Louis University major in Engineering design.

Mr. Firebaugh career spans 40 years in military ground and aviation operations, general aviation and experimental aircraft construction. He is a Marine Corps veteran with multiple combat theatre deployments with both ground and airborne operations. He is also an FAA commercial pilot with over 2600 hours and including 1400 hours combat theatre flight time. He maintains a current advanced DOD security clearance.

Rfirebaugh@aarecon.us