Craig Grave demonstrates exemplary leadership as the founder, CEO, and President of AIM. His unwavering dedication to excellence has propelled AIM to become a leading MRO in Arizona. His vision reflects his motto “Be better than the competition. Do the job once and do it correctly.” Hence the company’s tag phrase, “AIM high and AIM for excellence!”

With a lifetime of experience in Commercial and General Aviation Maintenance and flying, Craig founded AIM in 2005 and has since established it as an industry leader. His understanding of customer needs stems from his own experience as an MRO customer. This has enabled him to structure AIM in a way that consistently delivers the exceptional service he himself would expect.

Craig graduated first in his class with an Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology. He has also attained a Commercial Multi-Engine Aircraft pilot license, a helicopter pilot license, and a single-pilot type rating to fly Citation Jets. 

Prior to founding AIM, Craig held various significant positions such as Inspector/Mechanic/Technical Support Specialist/Crew Lead and Supervisor in The Memphis Group (Memphis, TN), Air Tech Aircraft Services (Olive Branch, MS), America West Airlines (Oakland, CA), and Travis Aircraft Service (Oakland, CA). He was also the V.P of Powerplant Operations at Pegasus Aviation Group in Tucson, Arizona and Quality Control/Powerplant Manager at Nations Air in Smyrna, Georgia, and Powerplant Manager at Capitol Air in Nashville, Tennessee

As Chief Financial Officer, Jacqui Paravano has been a vital member of AIM’s leadership team since 2007. Her strategic insights and financial expertise have been instrumental in driving the company’s remarkable growth and ongoing success. Jacqui’s leadership embodies AIM’s core values — Experience-Driven Confidence, Continuous Improvement, Supportive Teamwork, and Pride in the Company’s Legacy — ensuring that its financial strategies align with its mission to uphold a proud legacy of excellence.

Jacqui is responsible for analyzing AIM’s cash flow, maintaining liquidity to meet its obligations, and conducting comprehensive financial performance reviews. She identifies areas for operational improvement, proposes corrective actions, and ensures financial stability for the long-term growth of the company. Additionally, Jacqui oversees Sales & Strategic Business Development, Quality, and Human Resources, contributing to AIM’s culture of excellence and commitment to its stakeholders.

Originally from South Africa and a graduate of the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, Jacqui relocated to the United States with her family in 2006. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, cycling, motorcycling, watching movies, and spending quality time with her family.

Paolo Paravano has twenty-eight years’ leadership and operational management experience across a variety of public and private organizations in Africa and the U.S.

In one of these companies, he directed its operational planning and logistics, facilitating the expansion of five national retail outlets. He also orchestrated strategic operational restructuring and change management principles at another, resulting in a 300% increase in its net worth. His numerous promotions and awards are testimony to his expertise, as well as to his leadership skills.

As AIM’s Chief Operations Officer, Paolo oversees and optimizes the company’s day-to-day operations, ensuring that resources are used efficiently, and that it is on target to achieving its objective of being the best aviation MRO in Arizona. He works closely with other executives and department heads to identify areas where operational efficiencies can be improved, and implements strategies to achieve daily and monthly goals. 

Paolo has a B.S in Business Management from Damelin Business School in South Africa and has completed numerous nationally accredited management-related certifications in the organizations he has helped shape since his immigration to the U.S. in 2006.

In his leisure time, he enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his family.