About Us

Al Andersen (center) is President of Sandy Valley Avionics.  Al also serves as the Repair Station Manager.  Al began his aviation career by serving in the United States Air Force as an officer and pilot.  After his military service, Al served as a training pilot/APD for Midway Airlines.  Al retired from Southwest Airlines where he served as a Captain and Check Airman.  When Al was not flying airplanes, he worked as an A&P mechanic and IA.  Over a 30 year maintenance career Al has owned and restored numerous general aviation aircraft.  In addition to his FAA certificates, Al has a FCC General Radio Operator License (GROL) with Ship Radar Endorsement.

Joe Kuhlen (left) is Vice President of Sandy Valley Avionics.  Joe also serves as the Accountable Manager.  Joe began his aviation career working in a maintenance shop while working on his pilot certificates.  He went on to fly for a number of part 135 and part 121 operators.  Currently Joe is flying for Southwest Airlines.  In between flying airplanes, Joe has worked as an A&P on numerous aircraft projects from Stearman to Vans RV, Cessna, Maule, Pitts, and Aero L-39 aircraft.  In addition to his FAA certificates, Joe also has a FCC General Radio Operator License (GROL) with Ship Radar Endorsement.