ExcelAire on Sept. 7, announced that Ralph Michielli was promoted to chief operating officer (COO). With more than four decades of experience in private jet aviation, Michielli helped launch ExcelAire in 1993 and currently oversees its maintenance operations. Headquartered at Long Island MacArthur Airport (KISP).
As COO, Michielli will be responsible for day-to-day operations of ExcelAire. He will report to ExcelAire President Robert Molsbergen. Before being named COO, Michielli was vice president and director of maintenance, overseeing all private jet maintenance at ExcelAire.
“Ralph is ideally suited to the role of COO, as he brings decades of experience in the successful operation of ExcelAire’s maintenance services, and an in-depth knowledge of the private business,” Molsbergen said. “We plan to grow quickly and Ralph’s appointment will help us continue to deliver a superior private jet experience for our clients in charter, maintenance, and management.”
