LARRY FLYNN

 

Larry Flynn is the former President of Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a leading manufacturer of business jet aircraft.

During his 20-year career with Gulfstream, Larry made significant contributions while working in a variety of positions, including President of Product Support, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales and President.   His time leading Gulfstream’s Product Support Division resulted in a decade of being recognized as the number one product support organization in all of business aviation.  During his tenure leading sales and marketing Gulfstream signed an unprecedented 200+ contracts for the G650.  Moving on to President in 2012, Larry oversaw the final development and entry into service of the G650, along with developing the long term strategic plan for the G500, G600 and G700 aircraft.   Prior to joining Gulfstream, Larry gained over 10 years of experience in managing aircraft service organizations through leadership roles at Stevens Aviation, Signature Flight Support, and Combs-Gates. 

 
Larry currently serves as an Advisory Board member of Business Aviation Advisor Magazine, Heads Up Technologies and Duncan Aviation.  He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Kansas and a Master’s degree in Manpower Management from the University of Kansas.
 
Throughout his career Larry gained significant expertise in all facets of business aviation including aircraft management, aircraft charter, product support, spare parts sales and distribution, MRO, worldwide sales and marketing, FBO management, acquisitions and mergers and FBO/MRO/OEM facility design.
 
Larry and his wife of 38 years, Sarah, reside in Hilton Head, South Carolina.  They enjoy traveling and a variety of outdoor activities.  But most of all they are enjoying their family which includes two daughters Katie and Kelley, and their 3 grandchildren Grayson, Jack and Ella.