HondaJet Aircraft Services

Christopher Gradisar is Cutter Aviation’s Manager of Aircraft Services in Addison, Texas. Mr. Gradisar is responsible for managing all aspects of the maintenance operation including the successful implementation of maintenance work order projects and cost-effective utilization of department resources to meet or exceed the service, avionics, and aircraft upgrade requirements requested from Cutter Aviation’s maintenance customers.

Mr. Gradisar began his career with Cutter Aviation in 2005 when he was hired as Chief Inspector for Cutter’s maintenance facility at Dallas Executive Airport. In 2012 Christopher accepted the position as Service Supervisor where he directed the day-to-day operations for the shop. He started his aviation career working as an A&P for an aircraft maintenance provider in Pueblo, CO and later moved to Dallas, TX and worked as a floor inspector with Raytheon Aircraft.

Christopher enjoys working on home improvement projects in his spare time as well as sailing and racing his MacGregor 26S sailboat. Mr. Gradisar also enjoys spending time with his two grown children and 15-month-old granddaughter.

James Fisher is the Engine Program Sales and Client Relationship Manager for Cutter Aviation. James brings with him 25 years of solid aviation experience. Fisher began his career as an A&P mechanic and has held management positions with increasing responsibilities throughout the Aviation Industry. He held several positions in his 15 years at Pratt & Whitney Canada as an Engine Line Manager, Materials Manager, Operation Manager, and Continuous Improvement Manager for ACE (Achieving Competitive Excellence). In his last position as Director of Maintenance for N1 LLC his duties included setting up a heavy maintenance shop for the Honeywell HTF 7000, developing a Mobile Repair Team (MRT), implementing logistics, and managing the Fleet Maintenance Program for all Flexjet Aircraft in Arizona. He was also responsible for managing the operations of the repair station in West Virginia.

James enjoys his leisure time watching or playing sports, specifically baseball.

Adam Parish is the Manager of Aircraft Services at Cutter Aviation Phoenix Sky Harbor. With over twenty-six years of accomplishments in avionics and maintenance sales, management, business development, STC development, avionics/maintenance installations and repair, he is an asset to the avionics team. Adam joined Cutter Aviation in 2003 with a position in Avionics Sales, and was eventually promoted to Avionics Sales Manager. He left the company in 2008 to pursue other opportunities and returned to Cutter Aviation in 2017.

Previously, Adam was a Project Manager at Executive Aircraft Maintenance and a Director of Sales at Crownair Companies. He began his aviation career as an avionics and maintenance technician in the United States Air Force, working on heavy military refueling and transport aircraft as well as search and rescue helicopters.

Ethan Chiffriller is the Technical Services Advisor for Cutter Aviation based in Addison TX. Prior to this role, he dedicated eight years of his life to serving in the U.S. Army, where he excelled as a tank mechanic and attained the rank of sergeant. Through his military service, Ethan developed invaluable skills in leadership and adaptability.

After leaving the military, he pursued his passion for aviation by acquiring his A&P license. With over 20 years of experience as an Aircraft Technician, Ethan has worked on a diverse range of corporate airframes, specializing in engines for over 10 years.

In his most recent position as a Customer Service Manager in Carrollton, TX, Ethan effectively managed lease returns for GE, CFM, and Safran.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Ethan finds fulfillment in training Jiu Jitsu as a Brown Belt. With his unwavering dedication, he anticipates achieving the esteemed Black Belt rank in the next few years.

Kevin Reedy is the Manager of Aircraft Service at Cutter Aviation in San Antonio, Texas. With more than 30 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, quality assurance, maintenance management and customer service within the Aeronautical Industry, Kevin has the knowledge that is needed to successfully maintain and oversee all the safety policies of Cutter Aviation.  He came to Cutter in November 2011 as the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor, was promoted to Maintenance Manager in 2015 then went on to be the Chief Inspector/Accountable Manager in 2017.  With each role he has held, Kevin has proven his reliability and effectiveness and quickly became an asset to the company.

Kevin was first introduced to aviation as a teenager, flying around with his Stepfather in a Cessna 182.  From then on, he was hooked and went on to have a lifelong career in aviation.  In his spare time, he enjoys camping, off-roading, fishing, and spending time with his kids and grandkids.