Safety Conference Speakers - Kevin Fetsko
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Kevin Fetsko ’97 is the Director of Global Flight Operations at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He oversees a fleet of three aircraft consisting of a Gulfstream G450 and 2 G150s operated in support of the company’s international and domestic business objectives. His primary duties include training, standardization, international operations, and compliance with IS-BAO standards. Kevin’s path to a career in business aviation began via an internship with Goodyear and has included flying positions in the charter and airline industries. He enjoys the dynamic nature of corporate aviation including the variety of destinations and the direct interaction with members of both the business and aviation communities. Kevin resides in Uniontown, OH with his wife Karen, also a Kent State graduate, and their two daughters. |
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| Contact | kevin_fetsko@goodyear.com |
| Degree | B.S. Aerospace Flight Technology-Kent State University |
| Hometown | Uniontown, Ohio |
| Current Location | CAK-Akron-Canton Regional Airport |
| Job Title | Director-Global Flight Operations, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company |
| Previous Roles | Chief Pilot at Goodyear. Formerly a Captain at Continental Express from 1998-2002 |
| Years of Experience | 25 years in Aviation / 18 with Goodyear, 2.5 as Director of Flight Ops |
| Aircraft Currently Flying | Gulfstream G450 & G150 |
| Aircraft Previously Flown | King Air 90, 100, 300, 350, Learjet 60, Challenger 601, Saab 340, Beech 1900D, Embraer 135/145 |
| Flight Hours | 8,000+ |
| Presentation | Intro to Safety Management Systems (SMS) /Provide an overview of the components and functions of aviation safety management systems with a focus on proactive risk identification and mitigation |
