Gus Slaten

Gus Slaten currently serves as the Manager of Airport Operations at Auburn University, overseeing daily airport functions, fuel inventory management, and safety protocols. Prior experience includes positions as the Manager of Airport Services and Facilities at the Alabama Department of Transportation, where inspection of airports and heliports for compliance and safety was paramount. Prior to that, Gus worked as an Airport Line Service Technician at Auburn University, providing essential ground services to aircraft. Earlier career highlights include serving as an On Air Personality and Promotions Director at 92.1 WKUL-FM Radio, where studio operations were managed during live broadcasts. Gus holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Aviation Management from Auburn University and an Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Wallace State Community College.