Astthor Ingason
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Dynamic executive with extensive experience in airport operations management at Icelandair, driving performance enhancement and strategic planning. Proven track record in contract negotiation and customer relationship management, successfully overseeing ground operations across 50+ stations. Adept at fostering partnerships and optimizing operational efficiency to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Corporate Development
Pacific Aviation
Raleigh, NC
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Expand customer relationships across the East Coast stations
- Enhance the performance of airport operations for passenger handling and management.
Head of International Airport Operations & NPH Ground & Cargo Operations
Icelandair
, Iceland
2007 - 01.2025
- Vice President of Ground Operations and Network Control Center from 2008 to 2018.
- 2007-2008 Director & Nominated Postholder, Ground Operations.
- Nominated as the person responsible for Icelandair Ground Operations until 2020.
- Overseeing all ground and cargo-handling contracts.
- Managed commercial relationships for the Icelandair network, which included more than 50 stations across Europe and North America, as well as business lounge agreements.
Various Positions
Icelandair
08.1978 - 2005
- 2005 Manager Ground Operations - manage all European Stations.
- 2003 Manager Stations - responsible for KEF and Scandinavian stations
- 2001 Area Station Manager Scandinavia - Scandinavia Ground Operations
- 1999 Station Manager Copenhagen
- 1998 Station Manager Keflavík
- 1997 Manager Ground Operations Keflavík - responsible for Ground Operations at KEF airport, manage all departments, Passenger services, ramp and cleaning.
- 1996 Senior Supervisor Ground Operations Keflavík - responsible for ramp services
- 1989 Catering Coordinator Keflavík Airport
- 1978-1988 various summer jobs, loading, cargo, bonded store
- Started working for Icelandair when I was only 14 years old.
Skills
- Airport operations management
- Ground operations supervision
- Performance enhancement
- Contract negotiation
- Strategic planning
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Vice President Corporate Development
Pacific Aviation
03.2025 - 10.2025
Various Positions
Icelandair
08.1978 - 2005
Head of International Airport Operations & NPH Ground & Cargo Operations
Icelandair
2007 - 01.2025
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