Meet Our Management Team
MERLIN1’s management team, with over a century of combined aviation experience, is here to ensure an unforgettable flying experience.
M1 senior management is available to our clients 24/7
141 Combined Years of Aviation Experience
Jim has spent a career in aviation having sold, purchased and leased hundreds of commercial aircraft. His expertise includes structured finance, airline route plan development, scheduling, and yield management. Jim is a licensed commercial pilot with 5,000 hours in twin turboprops and Lear jets.
Rick Basse is a Certified Public Accountant with 40 years of proficiency in SEC and financial reporting, leading various departments for diverse organizations. He was also the controller for Fairchild Aerospace from 1998 to 2000. Mr. Basse holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Texas Lutheran College.
For over six years, Rob Duffy has been the Director of Maintenance at MERLIN1. Before moving to San Antonio and joining the MERLIN1 team, Mr. Duffy lived and worked in the same role in Teterboro, NJ for a 135 Operator. Combined, Mr. Duffy has over 40 years in aircraft maintenance experience.
Jeffray Graham has 24 years of experience in aviation, including having over 11,000 total flight hours under his belt in both international and domestic skies. He has experience flying both Jumbo and Corporate jets. Mr. Graham has been with MERLIN1 as Director of Operations for two years.
Frank Chapman has been with MERLIN1 for over two years. Mr. Chapman brings to our team 27 years of aviation experience in both international and domestic skies. Currently, his roles at MERLIN1 are Chief Pilot and Check Airman.