• Over 25 years of management and operations experience within the aviation industry• Nationally recognized for contributions to the enhancement, development and promotion of aviation safety• Master of Business Administration (MBA) & Master of Aeronautical Science (MAS) • Excellent interpersonal skills and proven record of positive customer feedback and referrals• Culturally sensitive professional with experience in international relations and business• Extensive global network of personal and business contacts across the aviation industry• Demonstrated use of strategic decision making to position companies for success• Proven ability to create value by balancing business needs with customer and employee desires• Sought-after for document review, editing, and technical report writing skills• Trained in fundamentals of marketing strategy, planning, consumer behavior, and digital marketing• Lead aircraft accident investigator and experienced NTSB major investigation party member • Trained Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA) observer and project manager• Directed operational control center (OCC) responsible for nearly 400 aircraft and 1,300 pilots• Member of CAMTS Aviation & Safety Advisory Committee & ASTNA Safety Committee • Founder and owner of a small photography business and a nationally published photographerhttp://www.michaelbentonphotography.com
Listed skills include Aviation, Helicopters, Military, Aircraft, and 36 others.