Saltchuk Aviation
Michael Brannen currently serves as the VP of Airline Operation Support at Saltchuk Aviation, a position held since November 2024, where responsibilities include leading continuous improvement initiatives and collaborating across various operating companies to enhance airline operations. Prior to this role, Michael held significant positions in the aviation industry, including Vice President of Daily Operations at Saltchuk Aviation Shared Services and Vice President of System Operations at Northern Air Cargo. Additional experience encompasses leadership roles such as Head of International Trip Coordination and Business Development at Skyplan Services Ltd., Company Owner at World Wide Support, Director of Network Control Center at Western Global Airlines, and operations planning roles at Southern Air Inc. and Primaris Airlines. Michael's career began with a dispatch position at Mesa Airlines, showcasing a diverse and extensive background in airline operations and management.
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Saltchuk Aviation
Saltchuk Aviation, LLC specializes in industry-related services, most widely known for its three cargo operating brands. Aloha Air Cargo and Northern Air Cargo, LLC are Hawaii and Alaska’s largest scheduled all-cargo airlines. In addition, Northern Air Cargo provides services to destinations throughout North America, Central America, the Caribbean and South America. StratAir, LLC. is a Miami-based air freight company providing scheduled and charter air cargo operations throughout the Caribbean, Central America, and South America as well as ground handling and warehouse operations in Miami, FL. Saltchuk Aviation’s fleet includes Boeing 737s and 767s and transports 380M pounds of freight annually. Aloha Tech Ops and Northern Air Maintenance Services are the company’s two FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Stations located in Honolulu, HI and Anchorage, AK. Saltchuk Aviation, LLC is owned by Saltchuk Resources, Inc., a family-owned transportation company providing essential services to communities by land, sea, and air.