Thu, Dec 24, 2015
Named Senior Vice President, Operations
FlightSafety International has promoted Daniel MacLellan to Senior Vice President, Operations.
“We appreciate and value Dan’s in-depth understanding of our business and his many contributions since joining us in 1994,” said Bruce Whitman, Chairman, President & CEO. “Dan’s leadership, innovative approach, and the ways he continues to strengthen FlightSafety, significantly contribute to our success.”
Dan is responsible for FlightSafety’s global Learning Center operations. He provides guidance and support for the Centers, the development, management and delivery of training programs, and interaction with aviation regulatory agencies worldwide. Dan’s responsibilities also include Customer service and the entry into service of flight simulators and other advanced training devices.
He has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility during his career with FlightSafety. Dan served as Worldwide Sales Director at the former FlightSafety Boeing Company, Regional Marketing Manager, Assistant Manager of the Wilmington Center, Manager of the Dallas Center, Regional Operations Manager, with responsibility for six locations, and most recently, Vice President, Operations.
Dan received an Associate’s degree in Psychology from Quincy College, and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Suffolk University. He also completed a Marketing Certification Program at the University of Pennsylvania-Wharton Business School as well as additional training for Entrepreneurship at Southern Methodist University. Dan holds a commercial pilot license with single and multi-engine ratings, as well as a private glider rating.
(Image provided with FlightSafety International news release)
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