Aviation Alumni Network
With over 30 years of aviation training, 小蓝视频 Aviation has a rich history. Graduates from both majors; Aviation Management and Aviation Management & Flight Operations are shaping all parts of the industry will their skills and leadership. 小蓝视频 Aviation Alumni are today's leader's in Aviation.
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Getting involved with the Aviation Alumni Network is easy! Here鈥檚 how:
- Update your alumni record to ensure your receive future communications.
- Submit a Class Note to let your former classmates know what you are up to.
- Learn more about the Aviation Advisory Board.
- Like the and connect with fellow alumni in the .
If you are interested in getting involved or learning more about the Aviation Advisory Board contact the director of the School of Aviation, CAPT Matt Tuohy '75/'03, at mtuohy@ju.edu.
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Aviation Alumni Spotlights
Kyle Knable, fleet Analyst Atlas Air AVM '14
After graduating, Kyle moved to St. Louis, MO to work for GoJet AIrlines where he held positions as crew scheduler, training analyst and manager of crew scheduling. In 2016, Kyle accepted a position of fleet analyst at Atlas Air in Miami, FL.
William (Bill) Slupski NAVAIR Director, Acquisition and Program Management, AVO '91
After graduating, Bill began his government and Navy career when he was hired into
the Navy's Logistics Career Intern Program as a Logistics Management Specialist at
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) headquarters in Arlington, VA. After holding many
positions within NAVAIR, Bill was selected as the director of acquisition and program
management in 2014.
Justin Schlecter, AVO '02, Captain Delta Air Lines
After graduating from JU in 2002, Justin spent a year and a half flight instructing
at the Delta Connection Academy until being hired at Chautauqua Airlines. Justin spent
two years based in New York City as a First Officer flying EMB-145 regional jets,
then upgrading to Captain for the final two years. From 2007-2014, he flew extensively
between North America and Asia flying B747-400's for Hong Kong based Cathay Pacific
Airways. In August of 2014, he joined Delta Air Lines as a New York City based MD-88
First Officer
Christopher Salley, AVM '09
Salley is the sales and marketing manager for National Jets. His duties include selling not just FBO services, but also MRO and charter. He has helped increase National Jets鈥� market share on the field along with MRO and parts sales. The FBO has exceeded 100 percent office and hangar rental utilization due to Salley鈥檚 efforts.
"As an aviation enthusiast to the core, I enjoy being able to walk out onto our FBO鈥檚
apron or hangar during the day, being surrounded by aircraft operations," Salley said.
"Routinely working with corporate aircraft, passenger & cargo airlines during the
recent hurricane and even NASA during the summer have allowed me to be part of unique
operations that I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of."
"Our industry has a knack for guiding you to a place where you are needed the most
and it's usually not where you expected to be," he said. "Through attending trade
shows and receiving support from my fraternity I was able to land my first opportunities
鈥� always focusing on getting to know fascinating people and seeing how I can work
with them or learn from them."
He also has helped National Jets transition their FBO software, launched a new company
website, managed its charitable outreach and many other things in between.
In addition to his job, he also volunteers for the South Florida Business Aviation
Association and has become their board vice president.
He previously was the regional sales manager for more than five years with Avinode.
If you have any questions or to get involved with the Aviation Alumni Network, contact us at alumni@ju.edu or (904) 256-7201.