Fran Vandenmeerendonk

Fran VandenMeerendonk is an experienced aviation maintenance professional with a diverse background in technical services and maintenance control. Currently serving as Manager of Technical Services and Manager Of Maintenance Control at National Airlines since May 2015, Fran previously held the position of Maintenance Controller at Air Wisconsin Airlines, overseeing maintenance for a fleet of Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft. Early career experience includes roles as a Repair Technician at Wisconsin Lift Truck and Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Northwest Airlines, managing various aircraft types and performing extensive troubleshooting and repair work. Fran's aviation journey began with service in the United States Air Force, where responsibilities included scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as well as aircraft launch and recovery operations. Fran holds an Aviation Maintenance Technology degree with an Airframe & Powerplant Certificate from Salono Community College and a high school diploma from Premontre High School.