Steven Turner was elected as the Chairman of WASINC International in September 2007.  His first order of business was to locate the corporate headquarters in Hong Kong and then open a Representitive Office in Shenzhen, China.  The move to China represents our commitment to our Asian customers as well as the pilots that serve them.  WASINC International is the largest leasing company in China as well as serving customers in Japan and Turkey.

Steve started his own consuting business in June of 1998.  In April of 2001, Steve changed the name of his company to World Aviation Systems, Inc., moved his corporate headquarters to Las Vegas, Nevada, and expanded his business portfolio to include pilot leasing, aviation consulting and training services.  In addition to leasing pilots to the premier international carriers of the world, he specializes in helping organizations develop customer service strategies, systems to measure the effectiveness of such strategies, and working within organizations to successfully change corporate mindsets.  His strength is in developing lasting customer-driven solutions, changing corporate cultures, and focusing all changes to financial bottom line discipline.  Steven is an effective leader who has the ability to develop a meaningful “Vision” and the ability to communicate the steps necessary to make the “Vision” a reality.

Prior to forming his own firm, Steven was hired by Northwest Airlines from 1992 to 1998 as the Director, Customer Service - Pacific Division based in Tokyo, Japan.  He was responsible for all airport operations in Japan, China, and Southest Asia - Northwest's largest and most important region. 

Prior to joining Northwest, Steve, as a senior consultant, ran the Japan office of Performa International -- an international consulting company based in Hong Kong specializing in developing and implementing corporate change strategies in airlines, hotels, and banks.

Before joing Performa International, Steve worked eleven years for Japan Airlines in Ahchorage, Chicago, and the Head Office of Tokyo, Japan as Manager, In-Flight Marketing.

Fluent in Japanese, Steve has enjoyed spending more than half of his adult life in Asia.  Steven is currently based in Shenzhen, China and reports directly to the board.

Dave Ross is the President and CEO of WASINC International, Ltd.   He is responsible for all recruiting and business development for our customers in China.

Captain Doug Ward is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of WASINC International, Ltd.  

As a corporate officer, Doug will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the operations group. As COO, Doug will be one of the highest ranking members of the WASINC organization and will monitor the daily operations of the company. He will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Doug’s focus will be on strategic, tactical, and short-term operations management, which means he is responsible for the design, operation, and improvement of the systems that create and deliver the “Value Proposition” to our customers. In short, his primary concern is operations improvement.

Doug will be in charge of all Flight Operations including flight deck crew at all of our airline customers.  Doug will be based in our Shenzhen, China office and is currently flying as an active B737-800 Captain at Shenzhen Airlines. Captain Ward has over 13,000 hours of flight time, including Captain on the DC-10, B737, B727, F27, & SA-227 to name a few. He has also served as a Check Airman and Instructor. Doug is married and has two small daughters. Doug’s extensive background as a captain, check airman, instructor, and having done the majority of recruiting some of the best pilots in the world for WASINC, makes him uniquely qualified for this important position.

Effective March 1^st, 2011 we am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Yunrao (Robin) Li as the General Manager – China for WASINC International.  Robin will be in charge of all aspects of our business in China including direct oversight of our local offices in Beijing and Shenzhen. 

Robin has a rich professional background in Chinese aviation and was one of the senior members of the China Foreign Pilots managing team instrumental in bringing the first and largest group of professional pilots into China from overseas.  Prior to joining WASINC International, he served in several management positions at SZA Real Estate and Shenzhen Airlines where he was in charge of designing human resource management systems, developing HR business and organizational strategies, labor cost statistical analysis, and reviewing, implementing and overseeing compensation and benefit regulations.  In addition, he served as the project manager for establishing the management control systems for some of Shenzhen Airlines subsidiary companies.

Robin graduated from the Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics in Nanchang, China and received a Bachelor Degree in management.  In addition, he was an international exchange student through the university and lived and studied in New Zealand for approximately two years.  He is a member of the Australian Institute of Banking + Finance (ATBF).  Robin speaks native Mandarin and Cantonese and is fluent in English.

Robin will be based in Shenzhen, China and is a direct report to the Chairman of WASINC International.  His contract information is as follows:

E-Mail:                        -          robin.li@wasinc.net

Phone                        -           +86.755.2688.4515 ext. 103

Dara Marias, Esq. currently serves as WASINC International’s General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources.  Dara has been affiliated with WASINC International from its inception and previously worked with its United States predecessor, World Aviation Systems, Inc.  In her tenure with World Aviation Systems, Inc., Dara served as its Vice President of Human Resources & Legal and its Executive Vice President.

Raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, aviation was always a part of Dara’s life.  Her family created and ran two very successful airlines:  Air Nevada Airlines (based in Nevada) and Pacific Wings (based in Hawaii).  Both airlines provided scheduled, charter and tour services.   Although not a pilot herself, Dara was taught at a very young age by her father the basics of flying as well the business aspects of running an airline.  Moreover, Dara has worked for both airlines in reservations, accounting, secretarial, ticket counter, and later as legal counsel.   She has also worked in marketing with extensive international travel. Flying and airline life have been a part of her life for as long as she can remember.

Dara graduated Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in International Economics, Finance and Commerce. In 1994, she graduated from the University of Southern California with a Juris Doctor and Masters in Social Work. After law school, she clerked in Nevada’s District Court for one year and then worked in private practice primarily practicing in contract, business and employment law. She has been affiliated with WASINC since January of 2002. 

Dara is married with two children. In her spare time, she serves as an advisor for both the Giving Grizzlies Community Service Club working with children in grades 1-5 teaching them about community service, as well as the Temple Beth Shalom Community Service Club.  In addition, together with her family, she created “The Butterfly Project” which raises money for the Brenda L. Caplan Memorial Scholarship fund in order to help educate individuals with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer issues.   Dara’ background in aviation, pilot leasing and the legal field, make her uniquely qualified to deliver the “Value Proposition” not only to our customers, but also to our Crewmembers. 

Since 2008, Brent Linville has played an important role in the recruiting efforts of WASINC International.  He is currently in charge of the recruiting for Air China, Air China Cargo, Skymark Airines and Donghai Airline. Brent has spent over 10 years in the customer service industry and has held many leadership responsibilities. He is currently in the process of obtaining his Juris Doctorate Degree. 

Contact Information:

+1.702.553.3044 ext 303
Skype: brent.linville

Lane Hymas joined WASINC International in April 2012. He is currently in charge of the recruiting for Sichuan Airlines and SF Express. 

Lane has spent over 12 years in the airline industry mainly in a supervisory role, handling all types of aircraft from general aviation to B747-400.

He has worked for Servisair, Atlantic Aviation, and Signature Flight Support.  At Servisair, he was certified Load Master for Japan Airlines.

Nami currently serves as our administrative assistant in our Finance and HR department.  Since joining our team, her main responsibilities have included handling our invoices, payroll, and office assistant responsibilities to keep our various offices running. 

Nami comes to us with a fluent understanding of English and Japanese. Her expertise in working with multinational organizations has been a great asset to our team.  She has served directly under Japan Airlines Station Manager, the Vice President of International Casino Marketing, and was the liaison for a prominent computer company in Japan.

Annie currently serves as our administrative assistant in our Shenzhen, China office.  Since joining our team in 2009 her main responsibilities support for our pilots contracted with Shenzhen Airlines, translation services, and a liaison with our customers. 

In addition to the work she does directly with our pilot group, Annie plays an important role in our office as an assistant to the HR manager as well as to our executives.

Annie is a former real-estate agent in the Shekou area and brings with her a great knowledge of Shenzhen and understands our pilots needs when living abroad.

Contact Information -   +86.755.2688.4919 ext 104 (SZN)
 

Jackie Deng is an administrative assistant of WASINC Beijing office.

She joined WASINC in March, 2011. She is in charge of supporting pilot for Hainan Airlines, Capital Airlines and several other airlines in China.

Jackie graduated from the Beijing Forestry University of Psychology and joined WASINC International quickly after.  She is a native speaker of both Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese Chinese, and is very fluent in English.

Her contact information is as follows:

E-Mail:  Jackie.deng@wasinc.net   Phone:  +86.10.8042.7292 ext.205

Zoe Li is an administrative assistant of WASINC Beijing office.

She joined WASINC in March, 2012. She is in charge of supporting pilot for Air China, Hainan Airlines, Capital Airlines and several other airlines in China.

Zoe graduated from the Beijing Forestry University of Psychology and joined WASINC International quickly after.  She is a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese, and is very fluent in English.

Her contact information is as follows:

E-Mail:  Zoe.li@wasinc.net   Phone:  +86.10.8042.7292 ext.204

Jorge Algara has accepted the responsibilities of Recruitment Supervisor - Latin America.

Captain Algara is an A320 Captain at Shenzhen Airlines.  His main responsibilities, in addition to flying a full schedule, will be to assist with our advertising and recruiting efforts in Latin America.

Jorge comes from an aviation family.  With uncles, cousins, aunts, neighbors and others working as pilots, he knew from an early age what he wanted to do.  His father was a longtime Mexicana Pilot, and a well respected official in ASPA - one of the largest pilot unions in Mexico.

From his private pilot training in Addison, Texas to rebuiding a damaged Grumman Tiger, to Captain of an A320 at Shenzhen Airlines, Captain Algara has has a wide range of flying experiences.  He flew for Allegro Air and Interjet prior to joining Shenzhen Airlines.  He has flown extensively in South and Central America, Mexico, the USA, Canada and the Carribean.  

We are thrilled to have Captain Algara assist us with promoting flying opportunities to the professional pilots in Mexico.  His business and aviation experience make him uniquely qualified to work in this capacity.

WASINC - Mexico will be based in Toluca, Mexico.  Along with providing support to candidates coming out of the Latin American region, we will offer documentation assistance and ATP training opportunities.

Niki is a fluent English speaker and a student at Tianjin University of Commerce. She will be assisting new candidates as they attend the various interview functions in China.  Additionally, she will be responsible for supporting the pilot group who are currenly flying at Tianjin Airlines.  

Her job functions will include Translation/interpretation, Assistance with housing issues, Visa issues, General "living in China" issues.

She can be contacted at:
niki.xu@wasinc.net or by phone 137.5279.9364 
 

Elias Aguilar is the newest member of the WASINC Intl. family.  He will be staffing the WASINC Mexico office, located in Toluca, Mexico. Elias is currently enrolled in college studying International Business and is expected to graduate in 2013.  He is fluent in English and Spanish and is eager to get to know get to know all of our friends in Mexico and throughout the region.  

Elias reports directly to Captain Jorge Algara and Brian Turner

Aruna is an aviation consultant based in Toronto, Canada who is working with WASINC in expanding its activities in South and West Asia. He has over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, most of it as a B747 flight crew member with Singapore Airlines and Japan Airlines.

Dalong is a fluent English speaker and will be assisting new candidates as they attend the various interview functions in China.  Additionally, he will be responsible for supporting the pilot group who are currenly flying at Sichuan Airlines.  His job functions will include: