Doug Dalbey is joining Aviation Technical Services (ATS) as vice president of Quality, Safety and Technical Training effective January 4, 2016. In this newly- created position, Dalbey will
manage the safety, quality and training divisions at ATS’ facilities in Everett and Moses Lake, WA; Kansas City, MO; and Fort Worth, Tex.
“Doug has an impressive background with over 40 years of aviation safety and quality experience,” said ATS CEO Matt Yerbic. “As we continue to expand our business, it is critical that we uphold our excellent safety and quality record. Doug’s expertise will be invaluable as ATS grows in order to maintain safety-first consistent practices at each of our locations.”
Dalbey’s aviation career began as a fixed- wing aircraft mechanic in the U. S. Army and he worked in various military and DOD positions. He joined the FAA as an Aviation Safety Inspector, where he oversaw airline maintenance and safety practices for American Airlines, Braniff Airways, and Express One Airlines. In 2006, Dalbey was selected into the FAA’s Senior Executive Service and later became the Flight Standards’ deputy director of Field Operations. Dalbey holds a FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe Rating.