Evan McKeirnan
Director of Maintenance in Corporation Aviation Management
Castaic, California
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Evan McKeirnan has nearly thirty years of experience in the corporate aviation industry. His passion for aviation began during high school and continued throughout college. He attended Spokane Community College in Washington, earning his Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificates and an Associate in Applied Science—Aviation Maintenance (AAS).
Evan holds several FAA certifications, including Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) with Inspection Authorization (IA), FAA Private Pilot & Third-Class Medical (PP-ASEL), and FAA Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Remote Pilot. His training includes Gulfstream G450 and G550 courses at FlightSafety International. Over the years, Evan has received numerous awards, such as the FAA Silver and Bronze Awards, the AMT Society Magazine & Online “NextGen 40 under 40” Award, and honors for his troubleshooting skills in aircraft maintenance.
Evan began his career in 1999 as a Crew Chief working on Gulfstream aircraft in Van Nuys, California. He later worked as a Chief Inspector, overseeing various aircraft models, including Gulfstream GII, GIII, GIV, GV, and others. His experience includes positions such as Maintenance Technician for EJI (NetJets) and West Coast Maintenance Manager at Presidential Aviation. He managed multiple Gulfstream aircraft fleets in these roles and ensured airworthiness and safety.
Evan's leadership roles extended to the Director of Maintenance at Jet Edge International and Crystal Air in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he managed maintenance operations and budgets for various Gulfstream aircraft. He also served as Chief Inspection and Maintenance Supervisor at Western Jet Aviation, overseeing the inspection department and working on special projects with NASA and Lockheed Martin. His expertise has also taken him to Aero Cadre/Monza Aviation, where he directed maintenance for Gulfstream aircraft operating worldwide.
Evan is the Maintenance Supervisor at Solairus Aviation in Van Nuys and is responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and quotes. He remains committed to expanding his knowledge and skills through continuous training, with recent courses covering Gulfstream GVI-G650 maintenance and other industry-specific certifications.
