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Aircraft owners deserve quality and value from an Aircraft Service Center, and that is Bob's focus as well. Having flown 13 different aircraft over the past 34 years, combined in both the military and civilian worlds, he now oversees MCA's FAA Certified Repair Station and Cessna Service Center. His mission oriented experiences while strapped to the F-15, F-16, and B-1B in the Air Force National Guard, and while piloting "on-demand" charters in Learjets, King Airs, and Barons have reinforced his belief that reliable and safe aircraft is the product of a outstanding maintenance team. "Our sights are set on exceptional maintenance work and exceeding our customer's expectations," Bob explains. What's"under the hood" of an aircraft is going to be thoroughly inspected and then receive the proper attention it deserves-without exception
In 27 years with Midwest Corporate Aviation, Brian’s learned a thing or two about the place. He’s the one who oversees charter, scheduling, and accounting. Accounting and operations are his expertise, but he’s most proud of his history with the Life WATCH and LifeTeam programs. He’s also learned a thing or two about community service. He’has served on his church finance council, is a USD 267 school board member and treasurer of area summer ball club. Brian’s long history with MCA has led to his most memorable, and embarrassing, moments. His most memorable flying experience was with MCA owner, Marvin Autry, in a T-34. MCA Christmas parties seem to led to most of his embarrassing moments, but you’ll have to ask him about that!
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What gives Steve most pride in his job is receiving a thank you note from a customer. Or having a prospect arrive to find the aircraft exceeds expectations. He has 25 years of experience in aviation and a ton of aviation stories to share, just ask him. Herding cattle from a helicopter. Traveling to both coasts in single engine Cessnas. Even as a child he expressed his love of aviation. Every time his family drove past the Beech Aircraft Co. factory, just a mile from his home, he pleaded with his dad to purchase one of the airplanes on the ramp. “Please! Just one of the little ones,” he would beg. The most infamous tale he tells is about his mother. She was a graphic designer at Beech assigned to technical manuals. One day, Olive Ann Beech was in the publication building and asked the artists for company logo ideas. Steve’s mother doodled out the stylistic “B” on the spot. It became the new logo.
Making customers happy and receiving positive feedback is what Shellie enjoys most about her position with MCA. She’s the one who goes out of her way on a daily basis to ensure happy customers, and always with a grin from ear-to-ear.
Those who know Marvin know that you don’t get many surprises from him. A sturdy, strong and dependable pilot since 1977, he’s steady hand instills confidence in all his passengers. Maybe it was the 16 years spent flying for Fortune 500 companies. Or just the simple fact he has 20,000-plus flight hours. Experience counts, and Marvin’s got it. Leadership by example is his mantra. |
Bob
Karslake, Vice President of Maintenance Operations and Director of Flight Operations
Brian
Strunk, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Steve
Dunne, President, MCA Aircraft Sales
Shellie
Foster, Charter Coordinator, Customer Service Manager
Marvin
Hesket, Chief Pilot, Line Service Manager