Greg Mays

About Greg Mays

An enterprise leader and transformational executive known for driving disciplined, value-creating growth across complex, multi-business organizations. Brings a proven track record of aligning strategy, operating models, and talent to scale performance through periods of growth, transformation, and change.Leads with a people-focused, high-accountability approach and a total-enterprise mindset — integrating safety, culture, financial discipline, customer value, and operational excellence into decision-making at both management and board levels. Demonstrated commitment to building high-quality leadership teams, developing scalable organizations, and translating vision into execution that delivers sustainable long-term performance and shareholder value.BUSINESS AND BOARD HIGHLIGHTSAir Transport Services Group, Inc.(2025–Present): Appointed President in 2025 and designated to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. Leads a premier global provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo solutions, building on a strong foundation of innovation, financial excellence, operational discipline, and leadership strength.Sun Country Airlines (2019–2025): Chief Operating Officer. Partnered with the private equity board to overhaul strategy and operations, leading the airline through COVID and a successful IPO in 2021. Supported the board’s transition from private to public governance while driving 50%+ growth in hours flown, scaling the fleet 3X, expanding into new lines of business, and delivering a strong post-IPO MOIC.Boston Consulting Group (2019): Sr. Advisor to the US Navy in standing up an Aircraft Reliability Control Board for the F18 fighter to improve mission readiness.Alaska Airlines (2015–2018): Senior leadership role leading labor relations during the Virgin America merger, achieving full integration across five unions and six agreements within 18 months of DOJ approval.Alaska Airlines (2011–2015): Senior leadership role leading Technical Operations with high board engagement on Operational ERM and OIEP, enabling ~25% fleet growth and significant stock appreciation.Delta Air Lines Senior operational leadership roles across multiple business units, including Global Cargo, ATL Ramp Operations during the Great Recession, and Engine Maintenance during bankruptcy, helping transform what is now the core of Delta TechOps.Boards: Frontier Scientific Solutions | Latitude Aviation Group | University of Alabama College of Engineering Leadership Board | U of A Engineering/Mechanics Industrial Advisory Board

Experience

1. President and Chief Executive Office

   Air Transport Services Group, Inc.

   Jan 2026 — Present · OH, US

Education

• Emory University - Goizueta Business School

  MBA, General Management

  2004 — 2005

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Aerospace Engineering

  1986 — 1991

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Airports
• Management
• Team Building
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Budgets
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Business Development
• Change Management
• Process Engineering
• Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Manufacturing
• Financial Analysis
• Negotiation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Business Strategy
• Six Sigma
• Aircraft
• Project Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Airlines
• Pricing
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Aviation
• Logistics
• Training
• Sourcing
• Flights
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Lean Manufacturing