The airport professional's source for airport industry news, articles, events, and careers.
Issue link: http://airportbusiness.epubxp.com/i/422565
November 2014 airportbusiness 31 UNDER Gary Jet Center congratulates our General Manager, Mike Partin, on winning the 40 Under 40 in Aviation. We're proud to work alongside you and we celebrate your success. Congratulations, Mike Partin! Michael Partin: Aircraft maintenance is in the genes Michael Partin grew up in the garage alongside his father and grandfather, where together they worked on anything that had wheels. When the time came for him to select a career, his grandfa- ther recommended the aircraft maintenance field because in his words, "Airplanes will be around for a long time!" Partin has been the general manager of Gary Jet Center Inc. since September 2013. In this role, he manages day-to-day operations and procures new business opportunities specific to the Chicago aviation market. Prior to joining Gary Jet Center, Partin worked as a lead maintenance technician for Boeing, where he maintained the Boeing Executive Flight Depart- ment fleet of two Boeing business jets and four Challenger 605 aircraft. Here, Partin learned to work under tight time constraints to support the worldwide operations of company aircraft. From 2000 to 2005, Partin served as an aircraft mechanic for ATA Airlines where he maintained and repaired B757, B737 and B727 aircraft. Partin received a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Aviation/Airway Manage- ment and Operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. DID YOU KNOW? PARTIN recycles large commercial aircraft as a side business. General Manager Gary Jet Center Inc. Age: 36 Years in Aviation: 17