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St. Louis Downton Airport
2500 Vector Dr.
Cahokia, IL 62206
(618) 332-3661
bigriveraviation@gmail.com
Meet the Crew
Big River Aviation has a staff with decades of experience for excellent service in the aviation field. Big River excels in aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repairs

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Crew
Owner/ Chief Mechanic and Inspector
Paul Voorhees started in aviation in 1986 as a Jet Mechanic in the Marine Corps. He earned his A&P at Chaffee College, CA, in 1992 while also obtaining his private pilot's license in 1991. He earned his IA while working on Corporate Jets at Jet Aviation and supplied maintenance for cargo planes at Flight Express. He branched out independently maintaining and inspecting local aircraft since 2008.

The Office
Diane Earhart Office Manager
Steven King Parts Manager
The Hangar
Ron Brown Lead Mechanic
Mike Read Mechanic
Dan Lorenz Mechanic
Steve Long Mechanic
Mike Taff Mechanic
Chris Read Mechanic
Welcome to the Fleet
Big River Aviation has an up to date Cessna 172 for flight instruction, and introductory flight rental.

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