About Delta TechOps

As Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian leads a team of 80,000 global professionals building the world’s premier international airline. A 20-year Delta veteran, Ed leads Delta’s long-term strategy and champions Delta’s shared values of honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance, and servant leadership. He grew up in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

As President of Delta’s Technical Operations division, John leads a world class team of aircraft maintenance professionals responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and brand- ready aircraft. He also serves as head of Delta’s MRO business, the largest in North America and the third largest worldwide. John holds a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School.

Mike is the Chief Operating Officer for Delta Air Lines. Mike spent more than 25 years in a variety of leadership roles at PepsiCo and the Pepsi Bottling Group. Most recently, Mike was President and CEO at Six Flags Entertainment, where he guided the company through the pandemic and a digital and customer-focused transformation. Mike is a 1987 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a B.S. in History. He received his M.S. in Organizational Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania in 1997.

As Vice President of Commercial, Basil leads our MRO with a strategic focus on sustained growth. Basil has more than 30 years of industry knowledge and experience with aircraft and engine equipment manufacturers. He holds a B.S.E. in AeroSpace Engineering from Texas A&M University and a M.S.E. in AeroSpace Engineering from University of Michigan.

As Vice President of Business Operations, Penny provides oversight of Customer Service, Strategy, Product Development, Business Performance & Technology. Penny’s aviation career began at Northwest Airlines and since then, she has spent 16+ years in various areas of the airline ranging from inventory forecasting to systems analysis & warranty, information technology, supply chain sourcing & leading M&A transactions. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree from University of Madras, India.

As Vice President of Operations, Mike oversees operations including Engine & Component Maintenance Operations, Service Delivery, Product Quality & Continuous Improvement, Supplier Operations and Delta Material Services. Mike has 30 years in the industry and in addition to his experience leading operations teams at TechOps, he holds an MBA from the University of Georgia, a BA from Georgia State University, and certifications in Lean Production Systems Design and Constraints Management.

As President of Delta Material Services, Robert is responsible for leading a team of experienced aviation professionals tasked with building a world class aviation material trading and management business. Robert has over 15 years of experience in the aviation industry in the engineering, engine maintenance, and fleet management divisions for Delta Air Lines. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

As President of Delta Flight Products, Rick Salanitri oversees all aspects of DFP. Rick is passionate about improving the onboard experience. He previously held engineering and leadership roles in the U.S. Department of Defense and interior modification and manufacturing companies. Rick joined the Onboard Product team at Delta in 2015, leading Wi‐Fi and In‐Flight Entertainment initiatives. Rick earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University and an MBA from Wake Forest University.