Management with a Passion for Flying…And an Eye for Detail

KaiserAir is owned, managed and operated by professional pilots with a passion for flying – and a long history of serving elite corporate executives and private clients from around the world.

KaiserAir offers more than 57 years of safe flying experience and expertise worldwide to private and corporate business jet owners under the Federal Aviation Administration’s FAR parts 91, 135 and 145. The company is also well known for its full-service fixed-base operator line services, fueling and maintenance services under KaiserCare at Oakland International North Airport.

Ronald J. Guerra, President
President Ronald J. Guerra joined our operations as a captain in the Kaiser companies flight department. Mr. Guerra personally has more than 18,000 hours of flight time and has flown to six continents. He is licensed as command pilot in the gulfstream GI-II-III-IV-V aircraft, along with other aircraft ratings.

He has been a team leader for 30 aircraft modifications, including 15 Gulfstreams plus Hawkers, Falcons, JetStars, Learjets and Citations. He has served on numerous industry boards and committees, including the National Business Aviation Association, Aeronautical Radio Inc. and Arinc Research and The Gulfstream Pilots Advisory Board.

Jim Strickland, Chief Financial Officer
Strickland joined KaiserAir in 2004 as controller. He has 24 years of experience in finance and accounting and received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University – Chico.

David Campbell, Vice President, Operations
David Campbell joined KaiserAir in 1979, progressing to chief pilot and then to vice president, operations in 2000. He has more than 11,000 hours of flying time and has flown more than 5 million miles.

Prior to joining KaiserAir, he was a pilot for two East Coast firms, Eagle Aviation, Inc. and American Flyers, Inc.

Mr. Campbell is a summa cum laude graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, with degrees in Aeronautical
Science, Aeronautical Studies, and Aviation Management.

David A. Mancebo, Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot David Mancebo joined KaiserAir in 1984, becoming assistant chief pilot in 1991 and chief pilot in 2000. In his position he supervises KaiserAir’s staff of more than 30 pilots. He personally has more than 9,000 hours of flying time and has flown more than 3 million miles.

Prior to joining KaiserAir, he was a pilot for Air Nevada Airlines in Las Vegas and Cascade Steel Rolling Mill, Inc., in McMinnville, Ore.

Mr. Mancebo is a graduate of San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, Calif. and the University of California, Davis, as well as Sierra Academy of Aeronautics in Oakland, Calif.

Rob Guerra, Vice President, Aircraft Asset Management and Client Relations
Rob Guerra, 39, joined KaiserAir in 1994 as a pilot after his graduation from California State University – East Bay with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is currently a senior captain and an FAA-designated Check Airman, with 12 years of experience flying Citation, Hawker, and Gulfstream business jet aircraft. He has flown domestic and international flights and has more than 5,000 hours of total flight time.

Beth Medlen, Vice President, Properties and Line Service
Beth Medlen joined KaiserAir in 2007 as vice president, properties and line service.

In addition to working with KaiserAir, Beth has served as general manager of the Oakland-based maintenance facility for United Airlines and as vice president of plans and programs for AAR Aircraft Services in Indianapolis.  She has a bachelor os cience degree in aeronautical operations from San Jose State University, a private pilot license with instrument rating, and an A&P mechanic certificate.

Sandy Waters, Vice President, Business Development
Sandy Waters joined KaiserAir in 1996 as vice president, business development and human resources.

He has more than 32 years of administrative management experience in planning, operations, sales, business development and budgeting, including 22 years with the Kaiser group of companies. In addition to working for the Kaiser group, he has held positions with the Denver Broncos Football Club and Trefethen Vineyards and Winery.

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