Alaska Airlines names new vice president of maintenance and engineering
Alaska Airlines has appointed John Wiitala as the new vice president of maintenance and engineering. Wiitala brings over 34 years of airline experience, most recently serving as vice president and chief engineer of tech operations, safety, and compliance at United Airlines.
Wiitala will oversee the maintenance of Alaska's fleet of 237 Boeing aircraft, focusing on safety and compliance. His responsibilities include line maintenance operations, airframe and engine maintenance, quality assurance, and fleet projects.
At United, Wiitala expanded operations from under 450 to 944 aircraft and played a key role in the United-Continental merger. Alaska Airlines' executive vice president Constance von Muehlen praised Wiitala's expertise and leadership as the airline aims to become a global carrier.
Alaska Air Group, the parent company, includes subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Horizon Air, and McGee Air Services. The recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines expands their service to over 140 destinations. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance, offering extensive travel options through 30 airlines and over 1,000 destinations globally. Alaska Air Group's stock symbol on NYSE is ALK.
Alaska Airlines ha nominato John Wiitala nuovo vicepresidente della manutenzione e ingegneria. Wiitala porta con sé oltre 34 anni di esperienza nel settore aereo, avendo recentemente ricoperto il ruolo di vicepresidente e ingegnere capo delle operazioni tecnologiche, della sicurezza e della conformità presso United Airlines.
Wiitala supervisionerà la manutenzione della flotta di 237 aerei Boeing di Alaska, con un focus sulla sicurezza e sulla conformità. Le sue responsabilità includono le operazioni di manutenzione lineare, la manutenzione delle fusoliere e dei motori, l'assicurazione della qualità e i progetti della flotta.
Presso United, Wiitala ha ampliato le operazioni da meno di 450 a 944 aerei e ha avuto un ruolo chiave nella fusione tra United e Continental. Constance von Muehlen, vicepresidente esecutivo di Alaska Airlines, ha elogiato l'expertise e la leadership di Wiitala mentre la compagnia aerea mira a diventare un operatore globale.
Alaska Air Group, la società madre, comprende le sussidiarie Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Horizon Air e McGee Air Services. L'acquisizione recente di Hawaiian Airlines espande il loro servizio a oltre 140 destinazioni. Alaska Airlines è un membro dell'Alleanza oneworld, offrendo ampie opzioni di viaggio attraverso 30 compagnie aeree e oltre 1.000 destinazioni a livello globale. Il simbolo azionario di Alaska Air Group sulla NYSE è ALK.
Alaska Airlines ha nombrado a John Wiitala como el nuevo vicepresidente de mantenimiento e ingeniería. Wiitala aporta más de 34 años de experiencia en la industria aérea, habiendo trabajado recientemente como vicepresidente y ingeniero jefe de operaciones técnicas, seguridad y cumplimiento en United Airlines.
Wiitala supervisará el mantenimiento de la flota de 237 aeronaves Boeing de Alaska, centrándose en la seguridad y el cumplimiento. Sus responsabilidades incluyen las operaciones de mantenimiento en línea, el mantenimiento de fuselajes y motores, la garantía de calidad y los proyectos de la flota.
En United, Wiitala amplió las operaciones de menos de 450 a 944 aeronaves y desempeñó un papel clave en la fusión entre United y Continental. Constance von Muehlen, vicepresidenta ejecutiva de Alaska Airlines, elogió la experiencia y el liderazgo de Wiitala mientras la aerolínea busca convertirse en un operador global.
Alaska Air Group, la empresa matriz, incluye las subsidiarias Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Horizon Air y McGee Air Services. La reciente adquisición de Hawaiian Airlines expande su servicio a más de 140 destinos. Alaska Airlines es miembro de la Alianza oneworld, ofreciendo amplias opciones de viaje a través de 30 aerolíneas y más de 1,000 destinos a nivel mundial. El símbolo de acciones de Alaska Air Group en la NYSE es ALK.
알래스카 항공이 존 위탈라를 새로운 항공기 유지보수 및 엔지니어링 부사장으로 임명했습니다. 위탈라는 항공사에서 34년 이상의 경력을 쌓아오며, 최근에는 유나이티드 항공의 기술 운영, 안전 및 준수 분야에서 부사장 겸 수석 엔지니어로 재직했습니다.
위탈라는 알래스카의 237대의 보잉 항공기 유지보수를 감독하며, 안전과 준수에 중점을 둘 것입니다. 그의 책임에는 선형 유지보수 운영, 항공기 및 엔진 유지보수, 품질 보증 및 플릿 프로젝트가 포함됩니다.
유나이티드에서 위탈라는 450대 미만에서 944대의 항공기로 운영을 확장했으며, 유나이티드와 컨티넨탈 합병에서 중요한 역할을 했습니다. 알래스카 항공의 부사장 콘스턴스 폰 뮈헬렌은 항공사가 글로벌 항공사로 성장하는 것을 목표로 하는 가운데 위탈라의 전문성과 리더십을 칭찬했습니다.
모회사인 알래스카 항공 그룹은 알래스카 항공, 하와이안 홀딩스, 호라이즌 항공 및 맥기 에어 서비스와 같은 자회사를 포함합니다. 하와이안 항공의 최근 인수로 140개 이상의 목적지로 서비스가 확대되었습니다. 알래스카 항공은 oneworld Alliance의 일원으로, 30개 항공사를 통해 1,000개 이상의 전 세계 목적지로의 광범위한 여행 옵션을 제공합니다. 알래스카 항공 그룹의 NYSE 상장 기호는 ALK입니다.
Alaska Airlines a nommé John Wiitala au poste de vice-président de la maintenance et de l'ingénierie. Wiitala apporte plus de 34 ans d'expérience dans l'aviation, ayant récemment été vice-président et ingénieur en chef des opérations techniques, de la sécurité et de la conformité chez United Airlines.
Wiitala supervisera la maintenance de la flotte de 237 avions Boeing d'Alaska, en mettant l'accent sur la sécurité et la conformité. Ses responsabilités incluent les opérations de maintenance en ligne, la maintenance des cellules et des moteurs, l'assurance qualité et les projets de la flotte.
Chez United, Wiitala a élargi les opérations de moins de 450 à 944 avions et a joué un rôle clé dans la fusion entre United et Continental. Constance von Muehlen, vice-présidente exécutive d'Alaska Airlines, a loué l'expertise et le leadership de Wiitala alors que la compagnie aérienne vise à devenir un transporteur mondial.
Le groupe Alaska Air, la société mère, comprend les filiales Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Horizon Air et McGee Air Services. La récente acquisition de Hawaiian Airlines étend leur service à plus de 140 destinations. Alaska Airlines est membre de l'Alliance oneworld, offrant de nombreuses options de voyage à travers 30 compagnies aériennes et plus de 1 000 destinations dans le monde. Le symbole boursier du groupe Alaska Air à la NYSE est ALK.
Alaska Airlines hat John Wiitala als neuen Vizepräsidenten für Wartung und Ingenieurwesen ernannt. Wiitala bringt über 34 Jahre Erfahrung in der Luftfahrtbranche mit, zuletzt war er Vizepräsident und Chefingenieur für technische Operationen, Sicherheit und Compliance bei United Airlines.
Wiitala wird die Wartung von Alaskas Flotte von 237 Boeing-Flugzeugen überwachen und dabei den Fokus auf Sicherheit und Compliance legen. Zu seinen Aufgaben gehören die Linienwartungsoperationen, die Wartung von Rumpf und Triebwerken, Qualitätssicherung und Flottenprojekte.
Bei United erweiterte Wiitala die Operationen von weniger als 450 auf 944 Flugzeuge und spielte eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Fusion von United und Continental. Constance von Muehlen, Executive Vice President von Alaska Airlines, lobte Wiitalas Fachkompetenz und Führung, während die Fluggesellschaft anstrebt, ein globaler Anbieter zu werden.
Die Muttergesellschaft Alaska Air Group umfasst Tochtergesellschaften wie Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Horizon Air und McGee Air Services. Die kürzliche Akquisition von Hawaiian Airlines erweitert ihren Service auf über 140 Ziele. Alaska Airlines ist Mitglied der oneworld Alliance und bietet umfassende Reiseoptionen über 30 Fluggesellschaften und über 1.000 Ziele weltweit. Das Börsensymbol von Alaska Air Group an der NYSE lautet ALK.
- Appointment of John Wiitala with 34 years of airline experience to lead maintenance and engineering.
- Wiitala's role includes overseeing safety and compliance for 237 Boeing aircraft.
- Expansion of Alaska Airlines' service to over 140 destinations through the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines.
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Among his accomplishments at United, he expanded the scope of operations of the airline, which grew from under 450 aircraft to 944. He was on board during the United-Continental merger, helping the airline successfully navigate integration and grow its multi-fleet operations.
"With over three decades in technical operations' leadership roles to include both narrow and widebody aircraft, I welcome John's expertise, leadership and vision as
Wiitala began his aviation career in 1988 in project engineering at Aircraft Modular Products in
About Alaska Air Group
Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in
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