33-year-old Chad Shaver says, "I've always had a fascination with working on anything mechanical. I was the kid who would take apart the toaster or alarm clock to see how it worked. My brothers and I started rebuilding engines as kids, we would work on anything that would burn gas. Starting with mini bikes, go-karts and working up to cars, trucks and airplanes." Today, Shaver is the owner of Dallas Executive Aircraft Service in Dallas, TX.
Shaver began his aircraft maintenance training at the Skyline High School Aviation program in Dallas from his freshman year through his senior year. He went on to attend the Airframe and Powerplant program at Tarrant County College, and acquired his Inspection Authorization in 2010. He worked at several general and business aviation companies around the Dallas, TX, area, including a couple summer intern programs with an airline. In 2010 Shaver took the initiative to start his own aircraft maintenance and repair company, Dallas Executive Aircraft Service. He's completed advanced training courses at FlightSafety International including the King Air 200/B200 and the Hawker 800/800XP.
According to William Caton, one of several people who nominated Shaver, "Chad is a professional in every sense of the word because he is a server. He has four tests that he follows; 1. Is it the truth; 2. Is it fair to all concerned; 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships; 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned. These four-way tests epitomize all the transactions and interactions I have experienced with Chad. Safety is No. 1 in
his book and all decisions flow from that unshakeable, non-negotiable premise."
Shaver says, "I had many great teachers through the years who had a passion for aviation that they passed on to me." This passion continues as he has hosted a Skyline High School Aviation intern program and organizes an end of the year party for The Aces, an aviation club at Skyline High School for students and their families.
As for his career goals he says, "To become a certified repair station and grow a multifaceted business that promotes general aviation interest and safety."
