Mark Wheatley

As the Manager – Operations, Mark Wheatley is responsible for quality control and overseeing day-to-day operations within INAV Group, LLC ™.  Due to his immense aviation experience and the fact that he is a commercial jet engine specialist, Mark is the company’s primary technical contact and is in charge of analyzing engines to determine overall quality.

Mark has over 30 years of experience within the aviation market.  Prior to joining INAV Group, LLC ™, Mark held various technical and operational positions at AAR Aircraft Turbine Center.  Before then, he served as the Vice President of Operations at AeroTurbine and Vice President of Operations at Aero Direct.

One of Mark’s many career highlights was his position as Power Plant Manager at Midway Airlines in Chicago.  Hired at just 29 years of age, he oversaw and managed a fleet of 20 airplanes. With his help and insight, the company doubled in size.  Additionally, Mark worked as a flight engineer and a commercial airline pilot for numerous years.

Mark has undergone immense training and education.  He completed college and obtained his pilot’s license all by the time he was 22.   Aside from receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from Parks College, Mark has achieved A&P mechanics certification and Commercial Flight Engineer rating.