On September 1, 2016, Andreas Reichert became the latest member of the VZM Team in Europe. Before joining VZM he was COO at Haitec Aircraft Maintenance GmbH, an independent Line and Base Maintenance MRO with bases at Hahn and Erfurt airport in Germany.

Andreas has 30 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and besides the COO position at Haitec has been Director Maintenance Düsseldorf at Air Berlin Luftfahrttechnik Düsseldorf and leading the line and base maintenance operations at both companies. Before entering into management positions he has been a licensed aircraft technician, line station manager and Continuation Trainer. His extensive hands-on experience makes him effective in improving operational processes and performance as interim-manager or consultant for airlines, MROs and other related businesses.