Tony Charaf
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Master’s Degree, Science of Management, Northrop Institute of Technology; Inglewood, California, USA, 1977
Bachelor of Science, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Aviation, Northrop Institute of Technology; Inglewood, California, USA, 1975
Airframe & Powerplant license
Private pilot license
Languages: English, Arabic, French,
Experience Summary
2015 to Pres. TNC Executive Coaching and Consulting
Certified Executive Coach
1996 to 2014 Delta Air Lines
2012 to 2014 Senior Vice President, Cargo
2008 to 2012 Division President, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
2004 to 2008 Division Senior Vice President, TechOps
2000 to 2004 Division Senior Vice President, Delta Air Logistics
1996 to 2000 Director, Maintenance, Engine Maintenance
1993 to 1996 Pacific Airmotive Corp.
Vice President and General Manager, International Marketing
1989 to 1993 Ryder Airline Services, Inc.
Vice President, Operations
1979 to 1989 Aviall, Inc.
Various Positions
1977 to 1979 Pacific Airmotive Corp.
Project Engineer
Additional Information
Lebanese Connection
Born in Lebanon; family in Lebanon
Birthplace
Zalka El Maten
Family Place of Origin in Lebanon
Zalka El Maten
Favorite Lebanese Food
Tabbouli
Favorite Place to Visit in Lebanon
The Cedars
Favorite Lebanese Expression or Proverb
Smile and the world will smile for you
Spouse/Partner
Samira (homebuilder)
Children (ages and genders)
Christine (daughter; 34), Chris (son, 32), Anthony (son, 30)
My Objectives and Aspirations for Being Involved in Cedar Routes:
Are all anchored by very simple principles:
· Don’t forget where you came from
· Pay back and help others succeed
· Do good and throw it in the ocean
· Help connect the Lebanese Aviation talent from around the world
· Create a center of excellence for our talents