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.
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Richard H. Anderson,
CEO, Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Anderson has nearly 20 years of aviation experience. A native of Galveston, Texas, he entered the industry in 1987 at Continental Airlines, and has held prestigious positions at Northwest Airlines and UnitedHealth Group. He also serves as a director of Cargill Inc., Medtronic Inc., and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
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Richard H. Anderson
CEO, Delta Air Lines, Inc.Anderson has nearly 20 years of aviation experience. A native of Galveston, Texas, he entered the industry in 1987 at Continental Airlines, and has held prestigious positions at Northwest Airlines and UnitedHealth Group. He also serves as a director of Cargill Inc., Medtronic Inc., and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Previous Positions:- EVP and President of Commercial Markets Group – UnitedHealth Group
- VP and Deputy General Counsel; SVP of Technical Operations and Airport Affairs; EVP and COO, CEO – Northwest Airlines
- Staff VP and Deputy General Counsel – Continental Airlines
Education:- Bachelor’s Degree – University of Houston
- Juris Doctor – South Texas College of Law
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Tony Charaf,
President, Delta TechOps
Charaf leads the maintenance, engineering, and the MRO business for Delta Air Lines worldwide and has been in the aviation industry since 1977. He has successfully grown the Delta TechOps MRO business and also sits on several advisory boards including the Carter Center in Atlanta, Goizueta Business School at Emory University and the Red Cross Life Board.
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Tony Charaf
President, Delta TechOpsCharaf leads the maintenance, engineering, and the MRO business for Delta Air Lines worldwide and has been in the aviation industry since 1977. He has successfully grown the Delta TechOps MRO business and also sits on several advisory boards including the Carter Center in Atlanta, Goizueta Business School at Emory University and the Red Cross Life Board.
Previous Positions:- Sr. Vice President – Delta TechOps
- Sr. Vice President – Delta Air Logistics
- Vice President of Maintenance – Engines, Components & GSE – Delta TechOps
- Managing Director of Engine Maintenance – Delta TechOps
- Vice President of Operations – Ryder Airline Services/Avial
- Vice President – International Marketing – Pacific Airmotive Corporation
- Vice President/General Manager – Pacific Airmotive Corporation
Education:- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Northrop University
- Master’s Degree in Management – Northrop University
- Holds A&P license
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John Laughter
Senior Vice President - Maintenance Operations, Delta TechOps
Laughter directs worldwide maintenance operations including airframe, engine, component and line. Laughter is responsible for the safe and reliable execution of all Delta maintenance as well as TechOps’ growing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business.
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John Laughter
Senior Vice President - Maintenance Operations, Delta TechOpsLaughter directs worldwide maintenance operations including airframe, engine, component and line. Laughter is responsible for the safe and reliable execution of all Delta maintenance as well as TechOps’ growing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business.
Previous Positions:- Director – Marketing & Planning – Delta TechOps
- General Manager – Planning – Delta TechOps
- Director – Materials & Planning – Delta TechOps
- Aircraft Structural Engineer – Delta TechOps
Education:- Bachelor’s of Science in Aerospace Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology
- Master’s of Business Administration – Emory University’s Goizueta Business School
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Jack Turnbill,
VP of Technical Sales & Marketing, Delta TechOps
Turnbill directs TechOps’ worldwide MRO business. Under Turnbill’s leadership, TechOps’ MRO business has realized 25% plus annual growth rates and is now
North America’s largest airline MRO provider.
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Jack Turnbill
VP of Technical Sales & Marketing, Delta TechOps
Turnbill directs TechOps’ worldwide MRO business. Under Turnbill’s leadership, TechOps’ MRO business has realized 25% plus annual growth rates and is now
North America’s largest airline MRO provider.
Previous Positions:
- Director, Technical Sales and Marketing – Delta TechOps
- General Manager – Technical Sales & Marketing – Delta TechOps
- Sales Manager – Technical Sales & Marketing – Delta TechOps
- Material Management – Delta TechOps
- Airport Operations – Delta
Education:- Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing – University of North Carolina - Wilmington
- Master’s of Business Administration – Kennesaw State University
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