Next Level Aviation has appointed Louis Kucia as Vice President of Procurement, tapping his 20+ years of Boeing and Airbus aftermarket experience to strengthen purchasing and inventory operations.
Summary: Next Level Aviation has named Louis Kucia Vice President of Procurement. Kucia brings more than 20 years of Boeing and Airbus aftermarket experience and an active FAA A&P licence to lead used serviceable materials purchasing and expand the company's vendor base.
DANIA BEACH, FLA. — Next Level Aviation has appointed Louis Kucia as Vice President of Procurement, a move the company says will reinforce its sourcing capabilities and inventory support across global operations. Kucia joins with more than 20 years of experience in aftermarket purchasing covering Boeing and Airbus product lines and holds an active FAA airframe and powerplant (A&P) licence.
New role and responsibilities
In his role as Vice President of Procurement, Kucia will oversee the purchase of used serviceable materials (USM) that support inventory held at Next Level Aviation’s Florida warehouse. His brief includes broadening the company’s supplier network and establishing a dedicated procurement team to back the firm’s continued expansion.
- Manage all USM purchasing to maintain inventory at Next Level Aviation’s Florida warehouse
- Expand and diversify the company’s vendor base
- Recruit and develop a dedicated procurement team
- Support business growth through improved sourcing and negotiations
Experience in the aftermarket
Kucia’s background spans more than two decades working with both Boeing and Airbus product lines in the aftermarket. The appointment leverages his purchasing expertise and technical qualification — an active FAA A&P licence — to strengthen Next Level Aviation’s procurement and inventory operations.
We are very excited to have Lou join the team as our new VP of Procurement. We did millions of dollars’ worth of USM deals with Lou in the early years of Next Level Aviation while he was on the opposite side of transactions at one of his previous employers, so we are pleased we can finally add him to the NLA team and leverage his impressive analytical and negotiation skill sets to further grow our business,
said Jack Gordon, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Next Level Aviation.
Company scope and market presence
Next Level Aviation specialises in the global distribution of used serviceable materials for Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft and related jet engine platforms. The firm serves airlines, MROs and other aviation customers across international markets and relies on timely procurement to keep inventory levels aligned with customer demand.
What the hire means for operations
Bringing an experienced procurement leader on board is intended to improve sourcing efficiency, strengthen supplier negotiations and enhance inventory reliability. For a business focused on USM distribution, those capabilities can reduce lead times and improve responsiveness to customer requirements.
- Improved availability of key parts for customers
- Broader and more resilient supplier network
- Faster turnaround for AOG and routine orders
- Stronger negotiation outcomes to support growth
About Louis (Lou) Kucia
Kucia has worked across Boeing and Airbus aftermarket segments for more than 20 years and holds an active FAA airframe and powerplant (A&P) licence. He has an established track record in USM transactions and longstanding relationships with aftermarket partners, including prior commercial dealings with Next Level Aviation.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Next Level Aviation since the day they launched. As one of my personal favorite aftermarket business partners in the industry, I’ve watched their success story from the front row for the last 13 years, and joining the team today feels like stepping right into an epic movie, already in progress. Stay tuned!
Kucia stated.
Why this matters: For operators, MROs and airlines that rely on used serviceable materials, strengthening procurement leadership can translate into quicker access to parts, reduced AOG disruptions and more predictable inventory. For the aviation aftermarket, the hire signals Next Level Aviation’s focus on scaling supply-chain capability to meet growing international demand.
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