About
Our Story
Founded by David Nigri with a vision to bring superior aviation services to the industry, Lakes Region Aviation & Consulting is a startup company, but the Lakes Region Aviation & Consulting team is far from an industry “Start-Up!”
Our team comprises seasoned aviation professionals with extensive industry experience, providing knowledgeable and reliable services to meet your aviation needs. This includes:
- 40+ years of experience in aviation flight operations, including establishing and operating an FAA Part 135 Flight Operation.
- 13000+ accumulated flight hours experienced in FAR Part 121, 135, and 91 operations including international flight operations for both airplane and helicopter flight missions.
- Aviation classroom instructing as an adjunct professor at a university level.
Our experience also includes holding Sr. Management flight positions for a Fortune 500 company, Chair of the IS-BAO Standards Board for two consecutive terms, and more than 100 ANAB: ANSI National Accreditation Board Audits for ISO 9001 & AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
Our certified lead auditors ensure your quality management systems meet the highest standards, supporting consistent compliance and operational excellence.