I’m proud to share an updated look at my professional journey, highlighting the experiences, lessons, and relationships that have shaped nearly five decades in the aviation industry. From hands-on maintenance work to senior leadership, international operations, and government advisory roles, my career has been driven by integrity, technical excellence, and a desire to help organizations succeed. Here is my biography.

Dave Wiesner is a proven leader in aviation maintenance and defense logistics, with a distinguished career spanning senior roles in the U.S. Air Force and civilian federal service. As Deputy Director of the 58th Maintenance Group, he directs a workforce of over 900 personnel supporting multi-aircraft maintenance and training operations, while shaping strategic decisions that impact readiness across the Air Force. With advanced degrees, elite certifications, and Top Secret clearance, Dave has advised on nuclear and conventional weapons safety, implemented enterprise-wide process improvements, and led award-winning maintenance organizations. His depth of technical expertise, strategic foresight, and people-first leadership have earned him recognition as one of the Air Force’s most trusted and effective operational executives.

Norman Chance is a distinguished executive with over 30 years of experience in the aviation product support industry. As the founder and CEO of Sky Airparts, he has revolutionized the distribution of aircraft parts for both general and corporate aviation markets. Under his leadership, Sky Airparts has forged partnerships with renowned Fortune 500 aerospace manufacturers, establishing a robust global customer base that spans 21 countries. Norman’s extensive expertise in supply chain management and aircraft maintenance, complemented by his academic credentials—a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics—positions him as a respected leader in the aviation community. An advocate for ethical leadership, he is also a monthly columnist for DOM Magazine and has actively contributed to discussions on international trade issues, further solidifying his role as a thought leader in the industry.

Ferrin Moore is a seasoned aviation leader with over 35 years of diverse experience in both the private and government sectors. Currently serving as...