Mike Klasing, Managing Partner
Professional
FAA-Certificated A&P with Inspection Authorization
Former FAA-Designated Mechanic’s Examiner
Experience:
Skillset derived from various front-line, supervisory and management positions: repair station work, aircraft and maintenance sales
Owner/Operator – FAA Part 145 Repair Station
Training:
Numerous mechanic’s airframe/engine/APU/avionics ground schools for business and private jet aircraft
Personal Activities & Interests
Horseback riding
WWII History
Vintage Aircraft Restoration
Driving his Porsche 986 Boxster S
Favorite Quote
“I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence, the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.”
Elena Klasing, Managing Partner
Professional
FAA-Certificated A&P with Inspection Authorization
Experience:
Skillset derived from various aviation environments: repair station, air charter/taxi/commuter, and scheduled airlines
Quality Manager/Chief Inspector
Owner/Operator – FAA Part 145 Repair Station
Non-aviation business ownership
Education:
Accounting (Maybe someday I will finish my bachelor’s degree. Only a few classes to go.)
June 2018: Bachelor of Science Degree – Information Technology
May 1980: Bachelor’s Degree – Liberal Arts
Personal Activities & Interests
Hiking
Homesteading
Horseback riding
Photography
Textile and Fine Arts
Favorite quote
“Miracles start to happen when you give as much energy to your dreams as you do to your fears.”