Michael Santiago has over 42 years of aviation experience. He began his career as a pilot in the United States Army. After serving in the Army, Michael went on to contribute his “know how” to the corporate and private aviation community. Michael Santiago served as the Flight Department Manager for a Fortune 500 company and is a graduate of the USC Accident Investigation School.
During his career, Michael accumulated over 18,000 hours of flight time and holds 22 aircraft type ratings. In addition, Michael Santiago has managed a wide range of aircraft with vast worldwide operational experience.
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Chris began his aviation career in the U.S. Navy where he was responsible for maintaining the electrical systems onboard carrier based fighter and reconnaissance aircraft. After serving in the Navy, Chris earned his AA in Aviation Maintenance from Spartan College of Technology also obtaining his airframe and power plant license from the FAA.
Chris also served in the Oklahoma and New York Air National Guard maintaining autopilot systems on both attack and heavy lift aircraft. Chris later joined the staff of a Fortune 500 corporate flight department, spending the next 23 years advancing from floor technician, to flight engineer, and then into management.
Chris has served on several advisory boards including Gulfstream Aerospace, Penn College and Blue Mountain Academy.
Chris is a graduate of the UVA Darden School of Business leadership program and the NBAA CAM management program. He is also an FAA certified IA.
Like our founder, Kenny has a military background, so it’s not surprising that when Kenny and Mike met more than 20 years ago they hit it off instantly. Kenny was willing to take a leap of faith and come to Polaris when it was a fledgling startup and has been a key member of the team ever since.
As the Director of Administration, JoAnne oversees all administrative functions within Polaris Aviation Solutions while balancing her dual role as customer relations manager and senior client liaison.
JoAnne is very active within her community. She has served on the board of directors for the National Ruritan Club, and has chaired various charity and fund raising events.
Janice brings to the table her extensive knowledge and professional expertise, while providing our clientele with World Class Service.
Janice has experience in private and charter aviation, international flight operations, domestic operations, and flight-following operations.
She holds an FAA Dispatcher license and has earned several Aviation Safety Awards.
He completed a sommelier training at the French Culinary Institute of New York and made several internships at renowned Hotels. Graduated from Flight Safety Academy as a commercial pilot, Will decided to pursue his quest for service of excellence in the aviation industry.
Will shares with his team, the sense of detail, turning guest’s moment into memories. Working at Polaris Aviation as the Lead to inspire and elevate the elite flight attendant team of professionals providing the most luxurious and authentic service in the industry.
