Al Zaletel III

Al Zaletel III is an experienced professional currently serving as Shop Manager at First Student since July 2019. Prior to this role, Al Zaletel III held several significant positions within the United States Air Force, including Aircraft Structures & Aircraft Metals Technology Program Manager, where strategic leadership was provided to four career fields and manpower analysis was conducted for 1,700 allocations. As Senior Production Supervisor, Al Zaletel III led maintenance operations for 13 shops with 340 personnel, supporting 51 tactical aircraft valued at $1.93 billion. Additional experience includes roles as Fabrication Superintendent and Aircraft Structural Maintenance Section Supervisor, overseeing 60 personnel in multiple career fields. Al Zaletel III holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from the University of Management and Technology and an Associate’s Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology from the Community College of the Air Force.