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"New technologies and forward thinking have gone into the development of the remarkable Eclipse 500 jet, and that same technology-centered creativity is at the very heart of the DayJet culture. With this new approach to aviation problem solving and close collaboration between DayJet, Eclipse Aviation and Pratt & Whitney Canada, we are developing a new maintenance program optimized for peak efficiency and customer reliability." Mark joined DayJet in July 2005, bringing 24 years of aviation industry experience. As vice president of maintenance, Mark will be responsible for ensuring the highest levels of quality, efficiency and reliability by overseeing the airworthiness and day-to-day maintenance of DayJet's fleet in accordance with FAA regulations. He will also supervise the aircraft maintenance scheduling, engineering, inspection, and power plant planning programs for DayJet's aircraft fleet. Prior to DayJet, Mark served as vice president of maintenance operations at Berkshire Hathaway's NetJets, Inc., the world's largest on-demand fractional jet operator. At NetJets, he managed the maintenance of more than 375 aircraft across 14 separate aircraft types, oversaw 320 employees and a $300 million budget as the company increased its fleet size an average of 15 percent annually over six years during his eight year tenure. Mark also spent nine years at Gulfstream Aerospace in management roles that included field service and technical operations. He began his aviation career in the United States Air Force as a mission flight engineer and a flight engineer scheduler. A pilot and graduate from Embry-Riddle University with a bachelor's degree in aeronautical science. | 