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Building a $900M Aerospace Empire | Norman Jordan
In this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Norman Jordan, CEO of Signia, live from Verticon. Norman shares Signia’s journey from its inception just three and a half years ago to becoming a nearly $900 million powerhouse in aerospace. With a strategy focused on acquisitions, legacy innovation, and long-term service to the aerospace sector, Signia is building what Norman calls a “forever company.”
The conversation covers Signia’s vertical integration strategy, its investment in mission-critical systems, and its human-centric approach to acquisitions and customer support. Norman also shares his leadership insights on building a lasting company culture, strategic integration, and what success looks like in the year ahead.
Episode Highlights
Key Points with Timestamps
Guest Bio
Norman Jordan is the CEO of Signia Aerospace, an emerging leader in aerospace systems and components. With over three decades of industry experience, Norman took the helm in December 2021 and has since guided the company through a strategic series of acquisitions and integrations. Under his leadership, Signia has grown into a nearly billion-dollar business with over 1,600 employees, offering mission-critical aerospace solutions ranging from propeller systems to rescue mission equipment. His leadership style emphasizes long-term vision, operational excellence, and customer-focused innovation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/normandjordan/
About Signia Aerospace
Signia Aerospace is a leading provider of advanced aerospace systems and components, serving both commercial and military aviation markets. Formed through a series of strategic acquisitions, Signia delivers mission-critical solutions including propeller systems, engine technologies, environmental control systems, and rescue mission equipment. With a strong focus on innovation, aftermarket support, and long-term customer partnerships, Signia is committed to building a “forever company” that drives the future of aerospace. Headquartered in the United States, the company continues to expand its capabilities and global reach through a vertically integrated business model.
Notable Quotes
“We’re really building a forever company. We want to be in the market for many, many decades into the future.”
— Norman Jordan
“A lot of times it's our customers pointing us in the direction of where to innovate next.”
— Norman Jordan
“If you have a cooperative seller, that can be immensely helpful to help with integration.”
— Norman Jordan
“We want to be close to our customers with strong MRO support, inventory, and engineering that keeps aircraft flying.”
— Norman Jordan
“If we're 100% on time next year, with guaranteed turnaround times and continued acquisitions, I’d call that a win.”
— Norman Jordan
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By John RamsteadIn this episode of Hangar X Studios, host John Ramstead sits down with Norman Jordan, CEO of Signia, live from Verticon. Norman shares Signia’s journey from its inception just three and a half years ago to becoming a nearly $900 million powerhouse in aerospace. With a strategy focused on acquisitions, legacy innovation, and long-term service to the aerospace sector, Signia is building what Norman calls a “forever company.”
The conversation covers Signia’s vertical integration strategy, its investment in mission-critical systems, and its human-centric approach to acquisitions and customer support. Norman also shares his leadership insights on building a lasting company culture, strategic integration, and what success looks like in the year ahead.
Episode Highlights
Key Points with Timestamps
Guest Bio
Norman Jordan is the CEO of Signia Aerospace, an emerging leader in aerospace systems and components. With over three decades of industry experience, Norman took the helm in December 2021 and has since guided the company through a strategic series of acquisitions and integrations. Under his leadership, Signia has grown into a nearly billion-dollar business with over 1,600 employees, offering mission-critical aerospace solutions ranging from propeller systems to rescue mission equipment. His leadership style emphasizes long-term vision, operational excellence, and customer-focused innovation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/normandjordan/
About Signia Aerospace
Signia Aerospace is a leading provider of advanced aerospace systems and components, serving both commercial and military aviation markets. Formed through a series of strategic acquisitions, Signia delivers mission-critical solutions including propeller systems, engine technologies, environmental control systems, and rescue mission equipment. With a strong focus on innovation, aftermarket support, and long-term customer partnerships, Signia is committed to building a “forever company” that drives the future of aerospace. Headquartered in the United States, the company continues to expand its capabilities and global reach through a vertically integrated business model.
Notable Quotes
“We’re really building a forever company. We want to be in the market for many, many decades into the future.”
— Norman Jordan
“A lot of times it's our customers pointing us in the direction of where to innovate next.”
— Norman Jordan
“If you have a cooperative seller, that can be immensely helpful to help with integration.”
— Norman Jordan
“We want to be close to our customers with strong MRO support, inventory, and engineering that keeps aircraft flying.”
— Norman Jordan
“If we're 100% on time next year, with guaranteed turnaround times and continued acquisitions, I’d call that a win.”
— Norman Jordan