The 59-year-old Leduc had retired in 2014 after a 35-year career at UTC.
United Technologies Corp. has announced a change in leadership at Sikorsky Aircraft, less than a month after announcing it may spin off the helicopter-making subsidiary.
UTC on Thursday appointed Robert Leduc as president of Sikorsky, moving predecessor Mick Maurer to the newly created role of UTC senior vice president of strategic projects.
The 59-year-old Leduc had retired in 2014 after a 35-year career at UTC, where he served in several leadership positions, including at Pratt and Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand, and UTC Aerospace Systems.
CEO Greg Hayes said late last year that the company doesn't plan to sell Sikorsky, "but the fact is, we're going to take a hard look at the portfolio and do what's right," he said.
Welcoming Leduc back to UTC, Hayes said in a statement, "Across the aerospace industry, Bob is recognized as a proven leader, and he has the vision and experience necessary to lead Sikorsky today and as its future Chief Executive Officer, should Sikorsky be spun off."
Sikorsky manufactures the Black Hawk and Seahawk helicopters for the military as well the president's Marine One, and commercial helicopters.
This report includes information from The Associated Press.
