Rich Enderle

Rich Enderle stepped down as the CEO of Ace Aeronautics, LLC (ACE) in June 2026, and assumed the role as Senior Advisor to the CEO. He had served as the Ace CEO since March 2023. In the three years he led Ace Aeronautics, ACE experienced rapid and significant growth in capabilities and market presence and established itself as a preeminent leader in the rotary wing aviation community. Under his leadership, the company established themselves as experts in extending the useful life of aging aircraft, both for government and civilian operators. Prior to joining ACE, Rich served as the President of Arista Aviation Services, LLC, where he oversaw the relocation of the Company from Arizona to Alabama and its’ complete re-structure.

Prior to joining the civilian sector, he served 29+ years in U.S. Army, retiring at the rank of Colonel. Rich entered active duty in March 1978, earned an Associate Degree in Business from
Hawaiian Pacific College attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant. In December 1980 he graduated from Flight School and attended the Aviation Maintenance Officer and Test Pilot Course. He attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Aeronautics in 1985. In May 1988 he joined Task

Force 160, where he served in numerous positions of responsibility including Platoon Leader, Battalion Executive Officer, and Maintenance Company Commander. He deployed to numerous operations which included Operation Prime Chance and Operation Just Cause. He served as Chief, Special Operations Rotary Wing Logistics Branch. United States Special Operations Command, and in June 1998, took command of the 7th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, headquartered in Illeshiem, Germany. During his command he deployed elements of his battalion to Kosovo, Croatia in 1998 and then in 1999 to Tirana, Albania in support of Task Force Hawk. After departing Command and serving as Deputy Commander of the 7th Corps Support Group in Bamberg, Germany. LTC Enderle attended the Naval War College, where he earned a Master of Arts Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. Following War College and promotion to the rank of Colonel, Rich was selected to serve as the Fifth Commandant of the Warrant Officer Career Center. In May 2004 he was selected for Brigade Command and served until his retirement as the Commander of the Aviation Center Logistics Command (ACLC).