About Us
The world’s leading authority on the classic Cessna Citation business jet
Unlike many aircraft maintenance shops, SkyWay understands the business from both the customer’s and the provider’s point of view. We’ve spent decades as owners and operators of aircraft ranging from Piper Cubs to Corporate Jets and, like you, we’ve learned a healthy respect for Murphy’s Law. We appreciate the impact that unexpected costs and downtime can have on your schedule and your business.
Company
Leadership
Skyway MRO Leadership
The SkyWay Group is headed by longtime aviation veteran Mark Huffstutler, founder of Sierra Industries, a pioneer for four decades in FAA-certified performance modifications for piston and turbine-powered Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. Mr. Huffstutler brings a broad spectrum of aviation business expertise to SkyWay, including experience in managing multiple STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) modification projects, development of aerial surveillance platforms and ownership and management of numerous air charter and individual aircraft. In addition to his business acumen, Mark is a certified A&P mechanic, holds an ATP rating and has more than 19,000 flight hours in aircraft ranging from gliders and helicopters to warbirds and business jets.
team
Mark Huffstutler
CEO
SkyWay is headed by longtime aviation business veteran Mark Huffstutler. Mark, a certified A&P mechanic, holds an ATP rating and over 15,000 flight hours in aircraft ranging from gliders and helicopters to warbirds and business jets. In the early 1980’s Mark founded Sierra Industries, a pioneer for more than 30 years in FAA-certified performance modifications for piston and turbine-powered Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. SkyWay leverages that deep expertise to provide unparalleled support for a variety of Cessna and other aircraft.
VJ Mcelroy
CFO
As CFO of the Skyway companies, VJ McElroy draws on a career spanning public accounting, commercial banking, and multi-industry investment. A CPA, former PwC associate, and bank executive, he has managed major commercial real estate portfolios and previously served as CFO for a multi-industry family office, where he evaluated and closed acquisitions across more than half a dozen operating companies. VJ oversees financial operations, capital strategy, and banking relationships across the Skyway enterprises and most recently led the successful acquisition of a Part 135 charter aviation operation.
Tom Canavera
Business Development Mgr
Tom Canavera, SkyWay MRO Business Development Manager, is a proactive leader dedicated to transforming aviation MRO departments for profitability and to meet company strategic goals. Proven performance in marketing, sales, customer service, and insurance risk management, operations, and aircraft delivery. More than 35 years in identifying and providing product, sales and customer service solutions.
tom@skyway-mro.com
479-216-7161 cell
Pete Conrad
R/STOL & Piston Mods
Pete Conrad is the son of NASA astronaut Pete Conrad and has grown up with aerospace in his blood. With nearly 30 years of experience at Sierra Industries, Pete is an acknowledged expert on Sierra’s famed piston-engine aircraft modifications. For details on R/STOL kits and support of Cessna 206 and 210 mods, contact Pete.
