Vogt Aero History
Brief Time Line
1993
Erik Vogt Earns FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Ticket & Starts Providing DER Services
2004
Vogt Aviation Certification and Engineering, LLC is Founded in Arizona
2016
Joanne Vogt Becomes a Partner. Company is Re-Branded to Vogt Aero, LLC & Receives FAA PMA Designation.
2023
Vogt Aero Establishes New Logo & Corporate Identity in Preparation for Expansion
2024
Vogt MRO is Established, Adding FAA Approved Repair Station Capabilities through Acquisition
Leadership Team
A Family Owned / Woman Owned Business
Erik Vogt
Erik Vogt founded Vogt Aviation Certification and Engineering, LLC in 2004 after working for over 15 years in various aerospace engineering roles. Erik worked at Boeing for many years including roles as certification engineer, designated engineering representative (DER), and material review board engineer (MRB). He has worked with an expansive list of airlines, MRO's, aircraft leasing companies, and regulatory agencies across the globe.
This experience allowed him to provide liaison/repair engineering support to a variety of customers for heavy checks, VIP and commercial aircraft modifications, line maintenance, and flight operations. His certification knowledge includes FAA Part 23, 25, 27 & 29 aircraft in mechanical systems, cabin safety, electrical systems and he has multiple specialty designations as well.
As CEO of Vogt Aero, Erik is focused on the continual improvement of the designs, quality, processes and people that make-up the company. This approach is the driving force of Vogt Aero and it is why the company proudly carries the family name.
Joanne Vogt
Joanne Vogt has been working as a consultant in aviation since 2010 and currently is the Co-owner and President of Vogt Aero. Originally Vogt Aviation Certification and Engineering; the company rebranded to Vogt Aero, LLC in 2016 adding a PMA division. Joanne's leadership has helped the company to grow year over year since 2016.
Before the career change into aviation, Joanne spent 16 years in educational leadership and school administration, holding a variety of positions including High School Athletic Director, High School Dean of Students, Physical Education Department Chair and coach. She attended Santa Clara University and has a Masters from Loyola Marymount University.
Joanne enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. Together they enjoy traveling, athletics, and doing DIY projects.
Glen Edwardsen
Glen Edwardsen is currently the Business Development Director for Vogt Aero. Glen joined the company in 2015 as a business consultant and was promoted shortly thereafter to his current position.
Glen manages global sales, customer relations, procurement, logistics and marketing. His leadership has made a major impact on Vogt Aero's growth and operational success since joining the company.
Prior to Vogt Aero, Glen was an operations leader with Amazon.com. During his five years with Amazon, Glen managed large teams in all aspects of their logistics and distribution operation including real-time process improvement.
Glen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Engineering Management from Oregon State University. He is active in the aviation industry and he currently serves as the marketing committee Co-Chair for the Modification and Replacement Parts Association. (MARPA)