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DELTA TECHOPS EXECUTIVE INFORMATION
For seven decades, the strong leadership behind Delta TechOps has helped make Delta Air Lines one of the most reliable fleets in the world. You can enjoy confidence and peace of mind knowing our collective experience and unbeatable management will work to ensure your planes are airborne, your fleet maintained, and your carrier profitable.
Ed Bastian,
CEO, Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Bastian is an 18-year Delta veteran, and a central part of the team that led the airline from bankruptcy to its current position as the industry’s leader. Named Delta’s CEO in May 2016, he is committed to putting Delta’s shared values of honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance and servant leadership at the core of every decision. Under Bastian’s leadership, Delta is focused on operating the nation’s most reliable and customer-centric airline; expanding its global footprint, and striving to become the airline of choice for the next generation of travelers.
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Gil West,
COO, Delta Air Lines.
West oversees the delivery of world-class service to Delta customers and clients around the globe. As Chief Operating Officer, he is responsible for Airport Customer Service and Flight Operations, In-Flight Service, the Operations and Customer Center, Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance and Supply Chain Management. West’s supervision extends to multiple Delta operations, including Delta TechOps, Delta Connection, Delta Private Jets and Delta Global Services. He is also Delta’s Executive Sponsor of the American Cancer Society.
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Don Mitacek,
SVP Maintenance Operations, Delta TechOps, Inc.
Mitacek is the Senior Vice President of Maintenance Operations at Delta. He directs TechOps’ worldwide operations, including planning and materials, as well as the airframe, engine, component and line maintenance operations. Mitacek is responsible for the safe and reliable execution of all maintenance for Delta and Delta TechOps’ MRO customers.
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Jack Arehart,
President of MRO Services, Delta TechOps
Arehart is President of MRO Services at Delta TechOps. In this capacity, he is responsible for Delta TechOps’ third party business; he also leads the development of a long-term framework and strategy that continues to provide the excellent service Delta TechOps’ customers deserve while showcasing the organization’s unique value proposition to the MRO marketplace.
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For seven decades, the strong leadership behind Delta TechOps has helped make Delta Air Lines one of the most reliable fleets in the world. You can enjoy confidence and peace of mind knowing our collective experience and unbeatable management will work to ensure your planes are airborne, your fleet maintained, and your carrier profitable.
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Ed Bastian, CEO, Delta Air Lines, Inc. Bastian is an 18-year Delta veteran, and a central part of the team that led the airline from bankruptcy to its current position as the industry’s leader. Named Delta’s CEO in May 2016, he is committed to putting Delta’s shared values of honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance and servant leadership at the core of every decision. Under Bastian’s leadership, Delta is focused on operating the nation’s most reliable and customer-centric airline; expanding its global footprint, and striving to become the airline of choice for the next generation of travelers. Learn More |
CEO, Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Bastian is an 18-year Delta veteran, and a central part of the team that led the airline from bankruptcy to its current position as the industry’s leader. Named Delta’s CEO in May 2016, he is committed to putting Delta’s shared values of honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance and servant leadership at the core of every decision. Under Bastian’s leadership, Delta is focused on operating the nation’s most reliable and customer-centric airline; expanding its global footprint, and striving to become the airline of choice for the next generation of travelers.
Previous Positions:
- Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer – Acuity Brands
- Senior finance positions at Frito-Lay International and Pepsi-Cola International
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration - St. Bonaventure University
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Gil West, COO, Delta Air Lines. West oversees the delivery of world-class service to Delta customers and clients around the globe. As Chief Operating Officer, he is responsible for Airport Customer Service and Flight Operations, In-Flight Service, the Operations and Customer Center, Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance and Supply Chain Management. West’s supervision extends to multiple Delta operations, including Delta TechOps, Delta Connection, Delta Private Jets and Delta Global Services. He is also Delta’s Executive Sponsor of the American Cancer Society. Learn More |
COO, Delta Air Lines.
West oversees the delivery of world-class service to Delta customers and clients around the globe. As Chief Operating Officer, he is responsible for Airport Customer Service and Flight Operations, In-Flight Service, the Operations and Customer Center, Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance and Supply Chain Management. West’s supervision extends to multiple Delta operations, including Delta TechOps, Delta Connection, Delta Private Jets and Delta Global Services. He is also Delta’s Executive Sponsor of the American Cancer Society.
Previous Positions:
- Senior Vice President of Airport Customer Service and Technical Operations – Delta Air Lines
- President and CEO – Laidlaw Transit Services
- CEO – Intermet and Q Aviation
- President and Chief Operating Officer – TIMCO Aviation Services
- Vice President of Engine & Component Operations - Northwest Airlines
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering – North Carolina State University
- MBA – National University in San Diego.
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Don Mitacek, SVP Maintenance Operations, Delta TechOps, Inc. Mitacek is the Senior Vice President of Maintenance Operations at Delta. He directs TechOps’ worldwide operations, including planning and materials, as well as the airframe, engine, component and line maintenance operations. Mitacek is responsible for the safe and reliable execution of all maintenance for Delta and Delta TechOps’ MRO customers. Learn More |
SVP Maintenance Operations, Delta TechOps, Inc.
Mitacek is the Senior Vice President of Maintenance Operations at Delta. He directs TechOps’ worldwide operations, including planning and materials, as well as the airframe, engine, component and line maintenance operations.Mitacek is responsible for the safe and reliable execution of all maintenance for Delta and Delta TechOps’ MRO customers.
Previous Positions:
- Vice President of Planning and Materials – Delta TechOps
- Vice President of Dealer Customer Initiatives – Navistar
- Executive Vice President of Engineering, Maintenance and Purchasing – Laidlaw and First Group
- Senior Vice President – TIMCO
- Managing Director Engine and Component Maintenance - Northwest Airlines
- Manager Business Services - United Airlines
- B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Management – Lewis University
- MBA – St. Mary's College in Moraga, California
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Jack Arehart, President of MRO Services, Delta TechOps Arehart is President of MRO Services at Delta TechOps. In this capacity, he is responsible for Delta TechOps’ third party business; he also leads the development of a long-term framework and strategy that continues to provide the excellent service Delta TechOps’ customers deserve while showcasing the organization’s unique value proposition to the MRO marketplace. Learn More |
President of MRO Services, Delta TechOps
Arehart is President of MRO Services at Delta TechOps. In this capacity, he is responsible for Delta TechOps’ third party business; he also leads the development of a long-term framework and strategy that continues to provide the excellent service Delta TechOps’ customers deserve while showcasing the organization’s unique value proposition to the MRO marketplace.
Previous Positions:
- Co-Chief Commercial Officer – AAR Corporation
- SVP, Sales and Marketing – TIMCO Aviation Services
- VP, Business Development – NORDAM Group
- Director, Technical Services – Delta Air Lines
- Director, Technical Services – Western Airlines
- B.S. in Economics – University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- M.S – St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida
