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DOUG STRANGFELD
PRESIDENT & COO
President & COO, International Jet Aviation Services | President, Aero Trans International.
Doug Strangfeld, a fourth-generation Colorado native, brings more than four decades of hands-on and executive experience to the aviation industry, with a career spanning flight operations, aircraft maintenance, sales, manufacturing, and global charter management.
Doug’s aviation journey began in 1980 as a Production Test Flight Mechanic at Cessna Aircraft Company, where he worked on the Citation Jet and Turboprop lines. In 1982, he joined International Jet as a floor mechanic and rose steadily through the ranks — eventually becoming Vice President of Maintenance, where he oversaw a 15-aircraft jet fleet. Along the way, he earned his Inspection Authorization (IA) rating, became an FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR), and progressed through pilot ratings all the way to Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) with type ratings in Learjets. In 1994, Doug took on a new challenge as Vice President of Operations at Sunward Corporation, a large private steel manufacturing company based in Denver, North Dakota, and South Carolina. There he served as Chief Pilot, managed the company’s fleet of business and personal aircraft, and expanded his business acumen into oil well pump jack sales and management of the company’s over-the-road trucking division.
In 2011, Doug was recruited back to Denver, rejoining International Jet Aviation Services as Director of Operations and eventually Chief Operating Officer / President — a role he holds today, leading global charter management and operations. He also serves as President of Aero Trans International, specializing in aircraft sales, acquisitions, and international import/export consulting.
Education
Doug’s technical foundation is backed by formal education at Redstone College (Airframe and Powerplant), Metropolitan State University of Denver (Aviation Management), and Wichita State University (Aerospace Engineering).
Outside of Aviation
Outside of aviation, Doug is an avid downhill mountain bike gravity racer and enjoys international travel and exploration with his family.
MANAGEMENT
JUSTIN LUKASAVIGE
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
CHAD BUTZINE
VICE PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION
OPERATIONS TEAM
STEVE BONTRAGER
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY
JOHN CEIMET
HANGAR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Michael Briggs
CHIEF PILOT
ADAM SHERAK
DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE
PAT BOWERS
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING
Flight Operations
Christy Edwards
Flight Coordinator
Sandra Saiontz
Maritza Ramos
Flight Coordinator
Anthony Park
Flight Coordinator
CHARTER SALES / MARKETING
ADAM BROWN
Vice President Of Business Development
ANGELA KIA
Director of Charter Sales
Laura Mazotti
Client Relations Manager
ADMINISTRATION
HEIKE SCHAEFFER
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
DELLA ACEVEDO
HR ADMINISTRATOR
Rachel Mason
Front Desk Administrative Coordinator
What Our Client Says
I always went 1st class on regular commercial airlines. International Jet takes it out of bounds. I will most certainly book another trip and Highly Recommend their extraordinary service to all my friends. I only wish I would have used them sooner. Don’t wait and miss out on an awesome experience.
Cullen Allen
CEO of Ultimate abw
I love that you park on the jetway and they clean your car while you are gone. Also very friendly staff and super cool pilots that are friendly and professional.