John Fodera

John Fodera is an experienced aviation and real estate professional with a diverse background in aircraft maintenance and real estate sales. Currently serving as the Maintenance Control Manager and Lead Aircraft Maintenance Controller at Wheels Up since October 2019, John oversees day-to-day technical operations for a fleet of King Air B300, Cessna Citation X, and Cessna 560XL aircraft. Prior to this role, John held various positions in aviation, including Maintenance Controller at Gama Aviation Signature, Senior Maintenance Planner at Atlas Air, and Quality Assurance Auditor at Polar Air Cargo. John's career in aviation began as a Mechanic at Pan Am World Airways and includes extensive experience with Northwest Airlines, where John led a crew of mechanics. In addition to aviation, John worked as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson with Keller Williams Realty and Weichert Realtors, focusing on market transactions in the Hudson Valley Region. John holds an FAA Certificate A&P License from Aviation High School and attended St. Francis College.