David V. Dinneen, President & Airport ManagerThe key to any successful business no matter what size, is the management team. The management team must have a good knowledge of the subject, the dedication to the job, and the commitment to operate on a high and effective level.
KING Aviation Mansfield, Inc. has approximately 65 years of experience in flight instruction and airport management.
Our doors are always open and we will assist you to make sure your decisions are the safest.
David V. Dinneen, President & Airport Manager
I got involved in aviation thanks to my dad. In 1979, dad and his friends bought a tired FBO at the Taunton Municipal Airport. They kept the original name of the business that had been started by the KING family of East Taunton, MA. As a kid, I did odd jobs around the airport. After college, dad needed help and said come and work at KING it will be great! We can work together. I thought Ok, an easy management job, however, my dad wanted me to respect the business and understand it.
My career started as a line rep, fueling, maintaining, washing aircraft. As time went on, I began to work on the management side of the business. 1988, I passed my Massachusetts Airport Manager's test and became the youngest Airport Manager in the state.
1991, KING had an opportunity to expand and we came to Mansfield. My sister Kelley joined up and we decided to make a difference in General Aviation. We wanted to create a place where people could come see a friendly face and have great service.
Today, 22 years later, I have a tremendous respect and love for aviation. It is in my blood and I want to share it with anyone who will listen.
Kelley B. Dinneen, Vice President
Kelley is the Vice President and Assistant Airport Manager. Kelley joined the family business after graduating from Johnson & Wales with a degree in Hotel and restaurant management. She has been able to apply her management skills to help KING operate in a positive direction.
She is a licensed pilot.
Kelley enjoys travelling, reading and Cape Cod.
Mike currently resides in Rumford, RI. with his wife Lisa and their new daughter Abigail. He graduated from Bridgewater State college in 1996. He has over 1,000 hrs of flight instruction as a CFII and MEI, and has flown as a part 135 charter pilot, bannertowing pilot, as well as seven years airline experience flying the Saab 340 and the Embraer Regional jet.
Currently, Mike flies a Hawker 800XP business jet for NetJets Aviation. He is an ATP with over 7,200 hrs as a pilot, and type ratings in the Hawker as well as the Saab 340.
Generally once or twice a week Mike helps manage KING. He says General Aviation is a vital part of his life and wants to continue to be involved with it.
Mike also is baseball fanatic, still playing when he has spare time in the summer.
After an 18 year career in Hospital Food Service Management, Roger entered the Aviation Career Academy in January 1989. In June of 1989, graduated as a CFI and began teaching at Norfolk, MA airport. He remained at Norfolk until 1998 and took a brief hiatus until joining KING Aviation Mansfield in June 2000.
Roger has over 4,000 hours, with more than 3,500 as a flight instructor. He is our Chief Flight Instructor and Chief Ground Instructor.
Sue has been a part of KING Aviation since 1991, serving as Chief pilot until her retirement two years ago. She holds and Airline Transportation Pilot rating as well as her CFII and multi-engine rating.
She has been and appointed Aviation Safety Councilor with the FAA since 1993 and was the honored recipient of their Flight Instructor of the Year for 2002.
Sue holds a BA in Writing and Communications from the University of MA - Dartmouth. She has been working for us for the year and a half part time as the Office manager and director of marketing.