Chief Executive Officer
7Air

Michael Mendez serves as the Chief Executive Officer of 7Air and previously held roles as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer of 21 Air. With over 40 years of experience in the aviation industry, he has built a distinguished career marked by operational excellence and regulatory expertise.

He has been with 21 Air for over 12 years and played a pivotal role in guiding the airline through its certification process with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Under his leadership, 21 Air was awarded its Part 121 air carrier certificate on November 4, 2016.

Throughout his career, he has held various FAA-required Part 119 positions and has been actively involved in the certification of numerous Part 121 and Part 135 operators, as well as maintenance repair organizations. He continues to maintain a strong, collaborative relationship with the FAA Certificate Management Team, reinforcing his commitment to safety and compliance across all operations.