Title: President and Owner
Company: Advanced Aviation Services LLC
Location: Pace, Florida, United States
Louis Scipioni Jr., president and owner of Advanced Aviation Services LLC, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in aviation.
Mr. Scipioni is a distinguished expert in aviation whose career culminated in his role as the owner and president of Advanced Aviation Services LLC (SDVOSB) in 2020. Based in Milton, Florida, SDVOSB is a small business partner with TLD America, which is one of the largest manufacturers of aviation ground support equipment in the world.
Leveraging his former success in the military, Mr. Scipioni served 20 years in the United States Army, earning the rank of lieutenant colonel before retiring in 1986. During his honorable service, he was deployed to Vietnam for two years. Despite being wounded during his first tour, he returned for a second tour as an aviator. Mr. Scipioni’s last assignment was at the Pentagon in Washington, where he dedicated over five years to serving as the assistant director of the army staff, supporting the U.S. Army’s vice chief of staff and the chief of staff. As the assistant director, he was involved in research and development.
Mr. Scipioni’s longevity in the service was pivotal to his decision to pursue a profession in the aviation sector as a civilian, having notably spent 45 years in the industry. His first role was with General Motors (GM), a multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, where he excelled in aircraft engines. Mr. Scipioni’s tenure also included serving on the manufacturer’s management team, which had purchased the business from GM, leading to its establishment as a separate private entity.
After parting ways with GM, Mr. Scipioni joined a French company before being acquired by Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC), a Canada-based aircraft engine manufacturer headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. He also succeeded as a consultant for several organizations, a position he upheld until 2020, when he founded SDVOSB.
Highly educated in preparation for his career, Mr. Scipioni received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in management from Webster University in University Park, Florida. His education has been instrumental throughout his diverse career. Mr. Scipioni credits his success to his understanding of business development, marketing and sales, with a particular focus on military business development.
Besides his work-related endeavors. Mr. Scipioni has enjoyed giving back to his community and beyond, namely through his generous support with Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
As a testament to his commitments to the U.S. military, Mr. Scipioni is recognized as a lifetime member of the Army Aviation Association of America, the Association of the United States Army, the Combat Helicopter Pilots Association, the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association and the Military Order of the Purple Heart, which is recognized as a congressionally chartered U.S. war veterans’ organization.
Highlighted for his many accomplishments in the military, Mr. Scipioni was decorated with a Meritorious Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Combat Infantryman Badge, Senior Aviator Badge, three Bronze Star Medals, and a Purple Heart for his bravery.
Reflecting on his career, Mr. Scipioni’s most notable achievement was the establishment of SDVOSB. He remains actively engaged in his company as a dedicated business owner who will soon celebrate his 80th birthday in 2025. As he looks toward the future, Mr. Scipioni intends to continue managing his business for as long as possible. He also aims to support his wife’s business, Lazy Willow Antiques and More.
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