Mick Maurer has been appointed president of United Technologies Corp.– [UTX] subsidiary Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., effective July 1, according to a UTC company statement.

Maurer succeeds Jeffrey Pino, who retires July 1, according to a statement. Maurer joined UTC in 1989 at the corporation’s Otis Elevator Co. unit, where he worked until 2000 when he joined Sikorsky as vice president for enterprise planning and development, according to a statement. Maurer most recently served as president of the Sikorsky Military Systems unit, responsible for United States and international military program and product line management, customer relations and military aircraft delivery.

Maurer will report to UTC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Louis Chênevert.

“I am confident that under Mick’s leadership, Sikorsky will continue to deliver unmatched value to customers and UTC shareholders,” Chênevert said in a statement. “Mick is exceptionally well qualified to lead Sikorsky, given his demonstrated leadership capabilities, strong customer relationships and deep industry knowledge.”