ATLANTA, August 14, 2014 – Delta TechOps, Delta Air Lines’ maintenance division and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider business, announced today the appointment of Jack Arehart as president – Delta TechOps MRO.
“We’re fortunate to have Jack’s strategic planning and business acumen at Delta TechOps,” said Don Mitacek, Delta Air Lines’ senior vice president – Technical Operations. “We look forward to further establish a long-term framework and strategy that continues to provide the excellent service our MRO customers deserve and showcase Delta TechOps’ unique value proposition to the MRO marketplace.”
Arehart’s 30-year aviation career began with Western Airlines and later Delta holding maintenance leadership positions. He has also held senior aviation maintenance leadership roles at the Nordam Group, TIMCO Aviation Services and, most recently, as Co-Chief Commercial Officer at AAR Corporation. Arehart will report to Mitacek.
“Delta TechOps has the distinction of providing the maintenance bedrock for arguably the most reliable operation of any global carrier – Delta Air Lines,” Arehart said. “I’m honored to be a part of the Delta TechOps MRO team and its bright future in the Part 121 and 145 repair station space.”
About Delta TechOps
Delta TechOps is the largest airline maintenance, repair and overhaul provider in North America. Its customers laud its reputation for high-quality service and cost management. In addition to supplying maintenance and engineering support for Delta’s fleet of more than 750 aircraft, Delta TechOps serves more than 150 other aviation and airline customers around the world. The organization specializes in high-skill work such as engine maintenance, component maintenance, hangar and line maintenance. Delta TechOps employs more than 9,600 maintenance professionals and is one of the world’s most-experienced providers with more than 70 years of aviation experience. More about Delta TechOps is available at www.deltatechops.com.
