MEET THE PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Owner & Principal Consultant · GovAir Aviation Consulting
Hands-on aircraft knowledge. A clear view of the whole project.
FINDINGS THAT LEAD TO SOLUTIONS
A maintenance discrepancy. A regulatory gap. A documentation issue. The real challenge is recognizing how they connect—and knowing what to do next.
Michael Vagg combines a deep understanding of how aircraft systems operate together with aircraft maintenance manual requirements and applicable regulations. GovAir uses that insight to identify overlooked issues, trace their wider effects, and develop practical solutions for your aircraft or program.
CLARITY — Understand the issue, its cause, and why it matters.
DIRECTION — Turn findings into practical actions grounded in technical requirements.
FORESIGHT — Identify connected issues before they lead to further rework or disruption.
Technical insight grounded in the aircraft, the manuals, and the regulations.
The aircraft and program experience behind our approach.
BOEING
VC-25B(A) / Air Force One
C-32
737-100, 200, 700, BBJ
757
747-200, 800
C-17 Globemaster III
AWACS / 707
KC-134
E-6B Mercury (TACAMO)
BEECHCRAFT
1900, 200 King Air
GULFSTREAM
C-20 / G4
Pratt & Whitney PW2000
CFM International CFM56-7B
Pratt & Whitney TF33-PW-100A
Pratt & Whitney PT6A
BOEING
707
737-800
747-200 / 800
AIRBUS
A319
A320
KC-46 facilities
Maintenance, records & airworthiness
Aircraft records review, airworthiness directive compliance, maintenance planning, modification support, lease returns, and acquisitions across FAA and EASA environments.
Quality & contractor oversight
Review execution against technical and contractual requirements, identify deficiencies, and support corrective action and operational readiness.
Program & facility integration
Connect engineering, maintenance, facility, and mission requirements. Support requirements coordination, deficiency resolution, and turnover.
Technical documentation
Maintenance publications, checklists, standard operating procedures, audit reports, and corrective-action communications.
Aircraft finishes & executive interiors
Experience with aircraft paint-system design, application, and sustainment, plus OEM training in the maintenance and preservation of leather, wood, paint, and carpet.
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P)
B.S., Organizational Management — Wilmington University
A.A.S., Aviation Maintenance Technology — Community College of the Air Force
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Internal Auditor training
DCMA Government Ground Representative training
DCMA contractor flight & ground operations training
Boeing 757-200 airframe, powerplant, and electrical line/base maintenance training
Pratt & Whitney PW2000 line/base maintenance training, including borescope
Alaska Airlines cold-weather and deicing procedures training
OEM training in executive-interior maintenance and preservation: leather, wood, paint, and carpet
Advanced training in avionics
Advanced training in aircraft paint and coatings
Advanced training in aircraft troubleshooting
Flight control rigging — Instructor
We’ll clarify your objectives, agree on the scope and deliverables, and identify the technical or program support your project needs.