Meet the Team

John Utpadel

John UtpadelAvionics Manager
jutpadel@fargojet.com

John is no stranger to aviation; he has over 18 years of avionics experience. He was hired by Fargo Jet Center on July 25, 2008.

Prior to coming to Fargo Jet Center, John worked for Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, MI, for seven years. During his time at Duncan, John was an Avionics Master Technician. In this role, he gained very strong technical and leadership skills, which make him an asset to the Avionics Manager role. 


John is responsible for scheduling, supervising, and performing Avionics Bench, Avionics Line, and Avionics Installation work. He manages a staff of four Avionics Technicians.

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Avionics Sales, Service and Installations

Our award-winning team of FCC-licensed technicians, installers, and custom design engineers provide complete factory-authorized installation service, and repair of ALL major avionics brands on virtually every airframe.

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  • Airborne Satellite Telephones
  • Audio Panels/ Intercoms
  • Autopilots
  • Cabin Entertainment/ Management
  • Cockpit Voice Recorder
  • Communications/ Navigation
  • Data-link Weather
  • ELT
  • Engine Analyzers
  • Flight Data Recorders
  • Flight Management Systems/ GPS
  • Moving Maps/ Flat Panel Displays
  • RVSM
  • Satcom
  • Special Operations
  • TAWS/ EGPWS
  • TCAS/I/II
  • Weather Radar Systems