Shawn Mechelke is an Aviation Technology Executive with over 30 years of experience.
Shawn has held technology leadership positions with NAVBLUE, Navtech, Schneider Electric, Telvent DTN, Sabre and Flight Explorer. He also spent the first part of his career working as the Manager, Dispatch for ATA Airlines. His career has focused on developing new technologies in commercial and business aviation, both in web and EFB platforms, developing patents, and leading innovation in flight planning, aircraft performance, crew and scheduling optimization, weather, flight tracking and air-to-ground communications.
Shawn has a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Studies and a Minor in Meteorology from the University of North Dakota. He also obtained his Master of Business Administration from Clayton State University. Shawn is an FAA licensed Commercial Pilot with Instrument Rating and holds an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher license.