Barry Beacher

Barry Beacher is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as the Managing Director of Technical Operations Planning & Strategy at Alaska Airlines since August 2022, where responsibilities include defining visions for long-term strategic initiatives and leading teams in Maintenance Planning, Training, and Resource Planning. Prior to this role, Barry worked as a Senior Consultant at SeaTec Consulting Inc. from September 2017 to August 2022, providing technical consulting services to a Tier 1 airline and supporting digital transformation efforts. Barry's extensive background in technical planning spans over three decades, including leadership roles at United Airlines and Continental Airlines, with positions ranging from Managing Director to Supervisor in various planning capacities. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Management and Operations from Kent State University.