Wesley converse
HAGER CITY,WI
Summary
Results-oriented aviation executive with extensive experience exceeding 20,000 flight hours. Demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning, financial oversight, and partnership cultivation to optimize operational efficiency.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President of North American light jet operations
Vista Global Aviatiom
Malta , Italy
11.2019 - 01.2024
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across aviation services.
- Oversaw financial planning and budgeting processes for multiple aviation projects.
- Developed partnerships with key stakeholders to expand market presence and service offerings.
President
Red Wing Aviation
Bay City, WI
07.1990 - 11.2019
- Directed organizational strategy to align with market trends and business goals.
- Oversaw cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and drive project execution.
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and support.
Pilot
Evergreen International Airlines
McMinnville, Oregon
02.1991 - 07.2005
- Pilot B747 with extensive worldwide international experience and extensive Middle East experience
- Pilot B727 operated aircraft in domestic and international operations, including extensive operations in the Middle East
- Pilot DC9 domestic experience
Airline Pilot
Eastern Airlines
Atlanta, Georgia
04.1989 - 01.1991
- Pilot B727
- Operated commercial aircraft safely under various weather conditions.
Airline Pilot
Comair Delta Connection
Cincinnati, Ohio
04.1988 - 04.1989
- Pilot SA227 aircraft
- Operated commercial aircraft safely under various weather conditions.
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
USAF Air National Guard
Minneapolis, Minnesota
04.1986 - 04.1988
- performed structural insp and repairs on C130 aircraft
- Inspected aircraft structures for defects and compliance with safety standards.
- Repaired damaged wings and fuselage using appropriate tools and materials.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Northwest Airlines
Minneapolis, Minnesota
04.1986 - 04.1987
- Aircraft maintenance on B747, B757 and DC9 aircraft
- Conducted regular inspections of aircraft systems and components for safety compliance.
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
USAF
Marquette, Michigan
04.1982 - 04.1986
- structures mechanic B52 Stratofortress bomber and KC135 tanker aircraft
- Inspected aircraft structures for defects and compliance with safety standards.
- Repaired damaged wings and fuselage using appropriate tools and materials.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices for structural maintenance procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenace Technician
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI04-1986
Associate of Arts - Industrial Engineering
Minnesota State College Southeast
Red Wing, MN05-1981
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Operations management
- Partnership development
- Aviation safety compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Pilot with 20,000 hours of flight experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Crisis management
- Organizational leadership
- Financial leadership
- International relations
- Cost control
Certification
- ATP, Commercial pilot, Multi-engine, FE turbo jet, type rated DC9, CE500, CFI, CFII, MEI, A&P
Timeline
President of North American light jet operations
Vista Global Aviatiom
11.2019 - 01.2024
Pilot
Evergreen International Airlines
02.1991 - 07.2005
President
Red Wing Aviation
07.1990 - 11.2019
Airline Pilot
Eastern Airlines
04.1989 - 01.1991
Airline Pilot
Comair Delta Connection
04.1988 - 04.1989
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
USAF Air National Guard
04.1986 - 04.1988
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Northwest Airlines
04.1986 - 04.1987
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
USAF
04.1982 - 04.1986
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenace Technician
Northern Michigan University
Associate of Arts - Industrial Engineering
Minnesota State College Southeast