July/August 2024

Todd KerentoffSenior Inspector for Hangar MaintenanceKalitta Air LLCAge: 34  Todd Kerentoff is an example of what hard work and dedication can achieve. He is always striving...

Ryan KnuppMaintenance Shift DirectorWheels UpAge: 30Ryan Knupp progressed very quickly and brilliantly in his aviation career. He is well respected by everyone around him and ...

Christian J. RiveraAvionics Crew Lead/Technician Banyan Air Service Age 33Christian Rivera, originally from Sunrise Florida and raised in Ponce Puerto Rico, embarked on a distinguished...

Ian W. GobenMaintenance Shop Manager Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. Age 32Ian Goben has chosen to excel in all aspects of general aviation by earning his pilot certificate, airframe...

Daniel A. BrownDirector of Maintenance Plane Care LLC Age: 35 Daniel Brown's lifelong passion for aviation encompasses both the nostalgia of antique aircraft restoration and the...

Heaven Leigh WardA&P TechnicianSierra Air Services/Interjet West AirlinesAge 27 Heaven Leigh Ward has never shied away from new and intimidating opportunities at InterJet ...

Clayton T KirkDirector of Maintenance Control Moser Aviation, LLC Age 34Clayton Kirk manages a fleet of seven, 25-year-old business jets for a company with the highest utilization...

Chris BushawGeneral Manager & Director of MaintenanceHaven MROAge 29Chris Bushaw entered the aviation business as a mechanic and has steadily worked his way up to upper...

Levi Fischer, A&P, IA, PPLDirector of MaintenanceMike Goulian AviationAge 32Levi Fischer is dedicated to general aviation and works hard every day to excel in his position...

Auston VandersteenTechnical DirectorUniversal SynapticsAge 23Auston Vandersteen understands his own strengths and weaknesses and makes every effort to understand the needs of ...

Trever WalkerHPC Rotor Lead TechnicianStandardAeroAge: 36Trever Walker began his aviation career in 2007 when he joined the U.S. Air Force as a C-17 Globemaster III crew chief...

Asaf OlivaresRegional manager ONT, SAN, LASCertified Aviation Services, LLC.Age 28Asaf Olivares started his aviation career with a high school apprenticeship at a flight school...

Keli MielkePurchasing and Supply ManagerStein's Aircraft ServicesAge 37Keli Mielke’s positive attitude and unparalleled ability to engage people, even those outside the ...

Nattapong SeeneaDeputy Maintenance ManagerSiam Land Flying Co., Ltd. Age: 31Nattapong Seenea has risen through the ranks in Siam Land Flying Co., Ltd. from a mechanic with...

Hanzalah QureshiTechnical Operations ManagerLGA Airport, Endeavor AirAge 31 Hanzalah Qureshi is noted for his strong work ethic and his consistency in performance and standards...

Kaitlin MarkiewiczQuality Assurance CoordinatorCorporate Aircraft MaintenanceAge: 24Kaitlin Markiewicz has been passionate about aviation since childhood. After completing 30 ...

Micah DenneyGovernment Program ManagerStevens AeroSpace and Defense SystemsAge 38Micah Denney is dedicated to excellence in all arenas. An outstanding technician with exceptional...

Ricardo RiveraMX Program Assurance Auditor – Airworthiness Directive (AD) Assurance Southwest AirlinesAge 33Ricardo Rivera is known for asking difficult questions, working...

Gilroy Dane NewballOwner/CEO Director of MaintenanceNewball Aerospace LLCAge 37Gilroy Dane Newball started his aircraft mechanic training in 2017, while driving for two rideshare...

Juan C. PantojaC.O.O.Xtreme Aviation Holding, LLC.Age 37  Juan C. Pantoja has made significant contributions to the TXG group, introducing innovative solutions that have ...

Jacob Doster, A&P/IATeam Lead & InspectorSkytech, Inc.Age 31Whether he's delving into new aspects of his craft, sharing his knowledge with others, or meticulously ensuring...

Jimit JoshiAircraft Maintenance EngineerAbu Dhabi AviationAge 33Jimit Joshi works for Abu Dhabi Aviation, one of the largest commercial helicopter operators in the Middle East...

Jeffrey Cash TuckerAMTDelta Air LinesAge 28Jeffrey Cash Tucker grew up working on ATVs with his friends, and one of them, Tyler Davis, persuaded Tucker to go to school and learn...

Tirso GuerreroDirector of MaintenanceHAECO Americas, Lake City, FloridaAge 39What’s one thing everyone should know about being a director of maintenance?  “Being...

Matthew DiGuardiFacility ManagerSafeTech-USAAge 35In fewer than six years at SafeTech-USA, Matthew DiGuardi has progressed from an apprentice technician to the highest position...

Justin GatlinSr. ISC Production SupervisorHoneywell at Sky Harbor, Phoenix, AZ Age 34Justin Gatlin served as an aircraft mechanic in the US Air Force and supervised a crew that...

Joseph HarmonSr. Manager MX, DFWSpirit Airlines Age 35Working for Spirit Airlines, Joseph Harmon has held various leadership roles within multiple departments. From technician...

Jonathan Rose Owner/CEO AFTERGLOW Aircraft SolutionsAge 37Jonathan Rose is an entrepreneur and innovator in the aircraft revitalization industry. With a pickup truck and ...

Michael LineaweaverDirector of Maintenance KIT Helicopter OperationsAge 27Michael Lineaweaver obtained his A&P at age 18 and was selected as director of maintenance for a ...

Joel Robins Sr. Director, ContractsAAR Aircraft ServicesAge 37 Joel Robins thrives in solving challenging problems, often using creative solutions when the situation dictates...

Lauren Kimberly FAA Senior Parachute Rigger, Powerplant technician L.K. Aircraft Line Maintenance Age 31Lauren Kimberly's journey in aviation began while flying with...

Alec S. KindredDirector of MaintenanceNortheast AirAge 31Alec S. Kindred has worked his way up through the ranks of his organization, demonstrating an impressive capacity for ...