Volker Wackernagel is an experienced professional in the aviation industry, currently serving as the Director of Scheduling & Slots at Air Canada. Previously held positions include Director of Intermediate Scheduling at Air Canada, Senior Manager of Short Term Network at Etihad Airways, and various managerial roles in scheduling at Air Canada. Wackernagel began a career in cargo operations, working as a Cargo Officer and Cargo Sales Executive at Cathay Pacific Airways and American Airlines, respectively. Wackernagel's educational background includes studies at Marienschule Opladen and Schule Birklehof in Germany.