John Beardsley, CEO SeaPort Airlines announced today that the company has appointed its former Chief Operating Officer Rob McKinney to the position of president for SeaPort Airlines.
“Rob has been instrumental to our company from day one of our operations. He has consistently demonstrated a high skill level in both operations and business. He understands safety is our number one priority followed closely with superb customer service,” Beardsley said.
McKinney is a graduate of Purdue University - Aviation Technology and holds an MBA from Ellis College. He is also trained and experienced as a commercial pilot.
“The opportunity before me is one that complements my background and I’m eager to continue leading this company towards a direction of expansion and excellent customer service,” said McKinney.
McKinney also commented on the airline’s commitment to the North Coast and Southwest Washington areas.
“Since our inaugural flight back in March 2009 serving coastal residents via Astoria/Warrenton Regional Airport, we will continue to strive for greater schedule accommodations, frequency, and growth around the Northwest to better connect the northern coast regionally.”
SeaPort Airlines operates 115 daily scheduled flights during the weekdays in Seattle, Portland, Pendleton, Astoria, Newport, five Mid-South cities and seven Southeast Alaska cities. SeaPort Airlines is a dba of Alaska Juneau Aeronautics, an FAA Part 135 certified scheduled air carrier founded in 1983. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.SeaPortAir.com or call (888)573-2767.