David Slavens

David (Mike) Slavens possesses extensive experience in aircraft maintenance management and supervision, currently serving as a Senior Maintenance Controller at Atlas Air since September 2022. Concurrently, David holds the position of Aircraft Maintenance Manager at Mesa Airlines, Inc., overseeing maintenance for the Cargo division since January 2021. Previous roles include Senior Regional Manager responsible for the cargo division's maintenance processes, including C Checks and A Checks, and various supervisory positions at United Airlines. Notable past employment includes serving as a Maintenance Controller at Landmark Aviation and as Maintenance Lead & Inspector at Emery Air. With a foundational background in aircraft maintenance as a technician and maintenance technician in the United States Marine Corps, David has developed comprehensive skills in managing maintenance operations across multiple aviation sectors.