Matt Mc Elfresh
About Matt Mc Elfresh
Matt Mc Elfresh serves as the Fleet and Network Planning Manager at Boom Supersonic, where he develops recommendations for airlines on fares, route structures, and aircraft selection. With extensive experience in revenue management and fleet planning across multiple airlines, he supports long-term fleet lifecycle management and conducts financial analyses related to supersonic travel.
Work at Boom
Matt Mc Elfresh has been serving as the Fleet and Network Planning Manager at Boom Supersonic since 2021. In this role, he develops recommendations for airlines regarding fares, rates, route structures, and aircraft selection. His responsibilities include supporting long-term fleet lifecycle management, which encompasses both acquisitions and retirements. He utilizes internal optimization models to highlight the financial benefits of Boom's supersonic aircraft. Additionally, he conducts analyses on the revenue-generating capabilities of supersonic travel and the operational performance of the Overture aircraft.
Previous Experience in Aviation
Prior to his current position, Matt Mc Elfresh held several roles in the aviation industry. He worked at US Airways as an Inventory Services Analyst from 2008 to 2009, and later as the International Yield Management Team Lead from 2010 to 2011. He also served as Manager of Domestic Yield Management from 2011 to 2012 and Manager of International Yield Management from 2012 to 2013. His tenure at American Airlines included positions such as Senior Manager in Revenue Management Groups and Process Support from 2016 to 2017, and Senior Manager of Network Planning Forecasting and Optimization from 2018 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Matt Mc Elfresh earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His educational background, combined with extensive experience in yield management and network planning, has equipped him with a strong foundation in aviation economics and operational analysis. His expertise includes building business case analyses and conducting financial modeling for various fleet initiatives, including aircraft modifications and configuration options.
Career Development
Throughout his career, Matt Mc Elfresh has progressed through various roles in yield management and network planning. He began his career at US Airways as a Reservations Agent and gradually advanced to managerial positions. His experience spans over a decade, with significant contributions to revenue management and strategic forecasting. His roles have included responsibilities for analyzing the financial impacts of yield management strategies and supporting operational efficiency within airline networks.