Our Team

Martinaire’s team consists of over 95 outstanding pilots, maintenance technicians, aircraft dispatchers, and more.To get in touch with a member of our team, please call 972-349-5700 or contact us via email at info@martinaire.com.
Steven Hiles

Steven Hiles

Chief Operating Officer

Steven joined Martinaire in 2022 and assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer.

Pat Jemison

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

Milton Papadopoulos

Dallas Maintenance Manager & Controller

Milton has worked for Martinaire for 20 years and has over 25 years of experience in aviation beginning at Nile Safari Aviation in Africa in 1982. Milton started at Martinaire as an A&P Mechanic and moved up the chain-of-command as Lead Supervisor to eventually become Maintenance Manager/Controller.
Talena Penn

Talena Penn

Dispatch Manager

Talena is an FAA licensed dispatcher and has been with Martinaire since 2010. She began working in aviation when she was 19 as a Mission Manager in the U.S.A.F. After serving for 5 years, Talena enhanced her aviation career by completing schooling to receive her FAA Dispatch License.
John Gerken

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

Darrell Sanders

Chief Inspector

Darrell has 25 years experience in aviation maintenance with 22 of those years spent at Martinaire. He joined the company in 1990 and has been Manager of Quality Control and Chief Inspector since 2006. He is a licensed A&P and IA.
Ellen Scott

Ellen Scott

VP of Finance

Ellen came onboard in 2003. She graduated from Texas Tech University with a BA in Accounting. Ellen is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Roydon Wells

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.

Contact

Martinaire Aviation, L.L.C.
4553 Glenn Curtiss Drive
Addison, TX 75001

Tel. (866) 557-1861
FAX (972) 349-5755

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