Fred Pankey

Fred Pankey has extensive experience in the aviation industry, currently serving as Sr. Manager of Regional Maintenance Operations at Panasonic Avionics Corporation since July 1999, overseeing a team of over 157 staff across six countries in the Americas. Previous roles at Panasonic include Manager of Regional Maintenance Operations, where responsibility involved expanding the company's presence in Canada and the U.S., and Technical Manager, acting as a liaison between field service technicians and engineers. Prior to Panasonic, Fred held positions as Avionics Technician at Evergreen Air Center and Director of Maintenance at Air St. Kitts Nevis, where oversight of fleet airworthiness was paramount. Fred began the career as Lead Mechanic at Sunaire. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Avionics Maintenance Technology from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.