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Engine Assurance Program (EAP) names Chuck Oberfield director of APUs
Dallas, Texas / June 4, 2026 – Engine Assurance Program (EAP) has named Chuck Oberfield director of APUs, adding a veteran industry professional whose experience strengthens the company’s ability to support operators with expert APU coverage and service.
Chuck Oberfield brings a formidable 40-year track record in aviation maintenance and OEM sales leadership to the role. He spent 30 years at Honeywell Aerospace, including 19 years as a senior sales manager specializing in APU MSP programs, where he developed deep expertise in maintenance service programs, customer support and the evolving needs of business aviation operators.
A U.S. Navy veteran and licensed A&P mechanic, Chuck built his career on hands-on technical experience and a strong commitment to supporting operators with transparency and the high level of service they deserve. He also holds a bachelor’s degree with honors in Business Management, combining technical roots with business insight to help guide EAP’s expanding APU support offerings.
“Adding Chuck in this new role allows EAP to offer an even more complete menu of engine support,” said Sean Lynch, EAP managing director. “His decades of experience with APUs and maintenance service programs will help us continue delivering the knowledgeable, responsive support our customers expect.”
EAP supports the engines and APUs that power many of today’s most popular business jets and continues to expand its capabilities with experienced industry talent. Chuck’s appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to pairing comprehensive coverage with practical expertise, while his blend of technical knowledge, sales leadership and customer-first philosophy brings added strategic oversight to the business aviation community.
About EAP
The Engine Assurance Program (EAP) is the high-quality alternative to traditional hourly engine maintenance programs. Depending on the coverage chosen, EAP covers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including life-limited parts, LRUs, R&R, shipping, rentals, line maintenance, trend monitoring and catastrophic coverage while boasting a 99.98 percent dispatch reliability rate. EAP provides personalized customer service and has never left a customer without a TFE731 rental engine or APU since it began in 2016.
Engines/APUs covered can be found here. EAP is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. For more information, contact Sean Lynch at info@eap.aero or +1.214.350.0877 or visit www.eap.aero.