Michael Sananes

About Michael Sananes

I partner with Supply Chain and technical operations leaders to solve one thing: keeping aircraft flying at efficient TCO levels whileMinimizing operational risk of your fleet.My background spans 10+ years of commercial and regional airline aftermarket support, asset strategy, and supply chain execution across engines, airframe components, and USM. I work directly with maintenance, materials, and sourcing teams to design practical supply solutions — from AOG coverage and rotable programs to fleet support, surplus monetization, and long-term component strategies.My focus is simple:• Improve availability• Reduce AOG exposure• Lower inventory and spend volatility• Create predictable, sustainable supplyI’m most effective where commercial strategy and technical operations intersect — translating market intelligence, teardown assets, and parts trading into structured programs that procurement teams can rely on.“airline X” Case StudyX Airlines — Post-pandemic supply chain restructuringFleet size: 5-10Fleet type: A320CEOFollowing COVID recovery, the airline faced elevated spot-buy activity, inconsistent availability on high-turn airframe components, return to service delays with pool provider and rising material costs.I led a supply strategy that:• Acquired a comparable airframe for teardown• Executed full disassembly and material harvesting• Prioritized Tier 1 and mid-tier components with historically high turn rates and repeat shortages• Repositioned inventory into “ready-to-go” serviceable assets for immediate line supportResults:• Avoided 30–50% premium spend versus spot market sourcing• Reduced supply disruption on critical components• Delivered $2M+ in forecasted cost avoidance• Monetized excess material through a structured surplus program to offset acquisition costThe outcome was a more resilient, self-funded supply pool and materially lower total ownership cost.

Experience

1. Director - Asset Trading

   Regional One, Inc

   Mar 2026 — Present

   Lead all aircraft, engine, and USM trading transactions from origination through fulfillment in alignment with the company’s portfolio strategy, driving margin growth, inventory turns, disciplined pricing, and risk-managed deal execution. The role executes transactions end-to-end under guidance, from market sensing and opportunity origination through pricing, contracting, repair/harvest decisions, and post‑sale performance, at all times working closely with key transaction counterparts in the Commercial, Technical/Engineering, Engines, Records, Legal, Contracts, and Finance departments.

Education

• Sandler

  Professional Sales

  2018 — 2019

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business

  2007 — 2010

• William Paterson University of New Jersey

  Associate's degree, Professional Sales

  2010 — 2012

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor's degree, International Business/Trade/Commerce

  2012 — 2014