Southern Hills Aviation helping put Hot Springs Airport on the map

Southern Hills Aviation is an airplane mechanic shop that operates out of Hangar A at the Hot Springs Airport. Owners include Jon Anderson, far left, and Ray Campbell, far right. Glenn Cheatham, center, is an employee who is also a certified flight instructor. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star
Southern Hills Aviation is an airplane mechanic shop that operates out of Hangar A at the Hot Springs Airport. Owners include Jon Anderson, far left, and Ray Campbell, far right. Glenn Cheatham, center, is an employee who is also a certified flight instructor. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

HOT SPRINGS – When considering airports in which to open their aircraft mechanic shop three years ago, the owners of Southern Hills Aviation said they chose the Hot Springs Airport for many reasons, but mostly for its potential of growth and because of the active aviation community that can be found here.

And so far, co-owners Jon Anderson and Ray Campbell have been extremely pleased. So much so, t…