Travis Keene
About Travis Keene
Travis Keene serves as the Director of Line Maintenance at Hawaiian Airlines, a position he has held since 2016. He has over two decades of experience in the aviation maintenance field, including previous roles at Aloha Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
Work at Hawaiian Airlines
Travis Keene currently serves as the Director of Line Maintenance at Hawaiian Airlines, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he oversees the maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational efficiency. Prior to this, he worked as the Line Maintenance Manager at Hawaiian Airlines from 2005 to 2016, where he managed maintenance teams and coordinated repair activities. His extensive experience in line maintenance contributes to the airline's operational success.
Previous Experience at Aloha Airlines
Before joining Hawaiian Airlines, Travis Keene worked at Aloha Airlines for five years as a Line Maintenance Supervisor from 2000 to 2005. In this capacity, he was responsible for supervising maintenance operations and ensuring aircraft readiness. Earlier in his career, he served as an Aircraft Mechanic at Aloha Airlines from 1997 to 2000, where he gained hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance and repair.
Education and Expertise
Travis Keene studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he earned an Associate of Science degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology and Avionics from 1992 to 1996. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in aviation maintenance principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various maintenance roles.
Career Timeline
Travis Keene's career in aviation maintenance spans several years and includes significant roles at both Aloha Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. He began his career as an Aircraft Mechanic at Aloha Airlines from 1997 to 2000, then transitioned to a supervisory role from 2000 to 2005. He joined Hawaiian Airlines in 2005, progressing from Line Maintenance Manager to Director of Line Maintenance, a position he has held since 2016.