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Global Aero Holdings is an aviation focused holding company that:-Owns and operates International Aero Academy, Ltd, an FAA certificated 141 flight training academy with SEVIS authority to issue foreign student visas. International Aero Academy trains students from the U.S. and around the world to become professional pilots.-Owns and operates International.

Phoenix, AZ, US

Left Caesars to lead FAA 121 certification of new airline vendor to operate Caesars charter network. Via is the first US airline to be certified under new SMS requirements. 121 Certificate issued May 26, 2016.Negotiated purchase, financing and operating leases of Via's new ERJ-145 fleet.Negotiated engine support agreement with Rolls Royce and all other.

Las Vegas, NV, US

Management of scheduled charter operations utilizing 5 wet leased Embraer 190's and numerous 30 seat aircraft. Responsible for operations, scheduling, reservations, pricing and contract administration.Negotiated purchase/financing of CRJ's and A319's during effort to internalize the network.

Tasked with leading acquisition of Sky One Holdings, a charter management company operating a fleet private jets as Sky Limo Air Charter. Responsible for leading acquisition of the company, stabilizing the operations and restoring the company to profitability.

• Co-founded and led development of a maintenance services company focused on airliners operated in VIP configurations. Developed extensive strategic partnership with Lufthansa Group to provide global maintenance.
• Developed business plan and raised funding from private investors
• Negotiated extensive global partnership with Lufthansa Group
• Directed sales and support activities worldwide
• Achieved profitability and sustained growth

US

• Aircraft - Led re-fleeting to 737-300SF aircraft.Operations - Led and managed all aspects of scheduled nationwide heavyweight freight overnight air network with hub and sort facility in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Managed a.
• In first 60 days as COO, increased average yield by 15% and reduced air and ground network expenses by $20 million per year.
• Negotiated and secured US Postal Service contract to carry 3 million pounds of mail per day of holiday mail resulting in a $13.3 million net profit in 3 weeks
• Managed initial listing of the company on the AMEX
• Negotiated and led financing of $15 million convertible preferred financing and $25 million credit facilities to acquire and expand airport-to-airport trucking network
• Led sales team, oversaw hub operations, managed all legal affairs, and managed complex labor negotiations that resulted in industry-leading 10 year contract.Legal - Managed all legal affairs and litigation, SEC filings.

• Tasked with complete fleet renewal of the airline and ETOPS program management. Granted complete profit and loss responsibility for the purchase, financing and operational induction of 16 Boeing 767-300ER’s and 13.
• Negotiated purchase contract and sale/leaseback with Boeing for 25 aircraft.
• Negotiated leveraged lease financing of 25 new Boeing aircraft
• Negotiated all vendor contracts related to the new fleets including maintenance, flight operations, training and ground operations.
• Managed aircraft configuration, including buyer options, cabin interior, avionics options and the FAA approved maintenance plan for the new fleets,
• Managed all pilot, flight attendant and maintenance training

Held various executive positions including General Counsel & Secretary. Responsible for all legal matters, SEC filings, litigation management, board governance, FAA and DOT regulatory issues. Led due diligence for acquisitions, managed acquisition process of both public and private companies.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science