Hawaiian Airlines at present introduced the appointment of Lokesh Amaranayaka as vp of airport operations, efficient April 1.
Amaranayaka will oversee all passenger, ramp and contract service operations at airports throughout Hawaiian’s international community. He can be accountable for security, efficiency and reliability, together with on-time arrivals and departures, baggage dealing with and visitor service and satisfaction.
Amaranayaka joins Hawaiian after a 24-year profession at American Airlines, the place he began as a reservations agent and held quite a few airport roles earlier than main the service’s expansive operations at Los Angeles International Airport. During his tenure, he additionally managed front-line operations at American’s Dallas headquarters and main airports, together with John F. Kennedy International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Miami International Airport.
Amaranayaka is a McKinsey & Company’s Black Executive Leadership Program graduate and an alumnus of the Management Leadership for Tomorrow Career Advancement Program.
