Our Team
Steven Hiles
Chief Operating Officer
Steven joined Martinaire in 2022 and assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer.
Pat Jemison
Vice President of Maintenance
Pat has been with Martinaire at our Lansing location since 2006. For the 22 years before becoming Maintenance Manager, Pat was an aircraft mechanic, shift lead, and manager. He has extensive maintenance experience with numerous general aviation aircraft, gliders, and airliners. Pat was promoted to Vice President of Maintenance in 2022.
Parts/Purchasing Manager
Lydia joined Martinaire in 2019 as manager of the Martinaire Shipping and Receiving department.
Milton Papadopoulos
Dallas Maintenance Manager & Controller
Talena Penn
Dispatch Manager
John Gerken
Chief Pilot
John Gerken’s career transitioned from CAD/BIM operations to aviation, culminating in his current roles as Chief Pilot at AIRPAC Airlines and Martiaire Aviation since 2021. With a foundation in architecture and multiple aviation certifications, his expertise has been pivotal in training and leading pilot operations. Gerken’s journey through various instructional and leadership positions in aviation underscores his commitment to excellence in the field.
Darrell Sanders
Chief Inspector
Ellen Scott
VP of Finance
Roydon Wells
Director of Operations
Roydon Wells began flying for Martinaire as a line pilot in 2012. After participating 6 years in the industry, Martinaire selected Roydon to serve as a Company Instructor, Check Airman, and finally, as Assistant Chief Pilot for Flight Operation in 2018. Roydon was promoted to Director of Operations of Martinaire in 2022.