Dan Lites

Dan Lites holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management of Technical Operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Clayton State University. Lites has extensive experience in the aviation industry, currently serving as Sr Director of Planning at Ascent Aviation Services since August 2023. Previous roles include Director of Materials and Senior Manager of Customer Products for AE3007 Engines at StandardAero from April 2018 to August 2023, and Director of Network Planning for Business Aircraft Service Centers at BOMBARDIER from March 2015 to January 2020. Prior to that, Lites held leadership positions at Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Services and Delta Air Lines, including Director of Planning, Engineering & Achieving Excellence Systems and Manager of Maintenance Planning & Scheduling, respectively. Additionally, Lites has experience in the judicial system, serving as Magistrate Court Judge in Clayton County, Georgia, and as an Internal Affairs Investigator for the Clayton County Georgia Sheriff's Department.