John Meehan

About John Meehan

True believer in the revolutionary capabilities of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and working hard to safely integrate UAS into the National Airspace System. Experienced P&L leader with a proven track record of delivering revenue and EBITDA growth, reduced costs, and increased customer satisfaction across multiple industries worldwide. Unique ability to lead teams through challenging experiences achieving solid, profitable results. Lived and worked in the US, Europe, and Latin America. Highly proficient in Spanish. Tourist level proficiency in French and German. Dual Passport Holder: USA & Ireland. Miller-Heiman Certified Client Associate (Certified MH Sales Methodology Trainer). Member AUVSI. Advisor to UAV micro copter project. Board Member VABA.Key Competencies: P&L, Management, Commercial Sales, International Sales, Channel Partner Management, Leadership, Turnarounds, General Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Customer Experience, Surveys, Logistics, INCOTERMS, International Sales Management, Channel Strategy, Channel Management, Product Management, Fixed Base Operations, Aircraft Sales, Coal Sales, Consumer Product Sales, Business Jets, Private Jets, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAV, UAS), Lean Thinking, Aviation Safety, Customer Satisfaction, Operations, Global Sales, Project Management.Key Differentiators: Multi-dimensional P&L driven generalist with strong operations, sales and customer orientation who has lived in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and throughout the USA. Multi-lingual. EU and US Passport.

Experience

1. Unmanned Safety Specialist

   Federal Aviation Administration

   Dec 2025 — Present · Herndon, VA, US

Education

• Boston College Carroll School of Management

  MBA, Finance & Operations Management

  1986 — 1988

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  BS, General Engineering

  1977 — 1981

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Airports
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Negotiation
• Military
• Contract Negotiation
• Airlines
• Flight Planning
• Maintenance & Repair
• Strategy
• Management
• Team Building
• Analysis
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Commercial Aviation
• Private Pilot
• Avionics
• Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Civil Aviation
• P&L Management
• Aviation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Change Management
• Direct Sales
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• Sales Management
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Aeronautics
• Order Out of Chaos
• Cat Herding
• Lean Thinking
• Helicopters