Atlas Air has appointed Klaus Goersch to the role of executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Joining the company in late December, Goersch will oversee Atlas’ global flight, ground and technical operations, with direct responsibility for safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence. As the Company’s primary liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), he will lead strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Goersch brings nearly three decades of aviation industry experience to Atlas. Most recently, he was the chief operations officer at Air India, and prior to that served as chief operating officer for British Airways and Air Canada.
“Klaus brings exceptional operational leadership experience and deep aviation expertise to Atlas,” said Michael Steen, chief executive officer, Atlas Air Worldwide.
Steen added: “His proven track record of successfully managing complex airline operations, combined with his strong regulatory background and focus on operations efficiency, makes him ideally suited to help drive Atlas’ continued transformation and growth.”
Goersch will report to Michael Steen, chief executive officer, Atlas Air Worldwide, and will serve as a member of the company’s executive leadership team.