David Shaver

David Shaver is Managing Director at Flightpath, bringing more than 23 years of experience spanning aircraft management, private charter, business development, sales, technology, strategy, and executive leadership within private aviation.

Throughout his career, David has held progressively senior leadership positions within the business aviation industry, including Director of Business Development, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, and Vice President of U.S. operations. His experience has given him a comprehensive understanding of the operational, financial, and strategic considerations involved in private aircraft ownership, aircraft management, and charter.

David has worked closely with aircraft owners, charter clients, corporations, aviation professionals, and industry partners throughout his career. His experience also extends to aviation technology and product strategy, including helping develop solutions designed to address aircraft sourcing and operational inefficiencies within business aviation.

Today, David oversees Flightpath’s aircraft management division while helping guide the company’s broader strategy and growth across Canada and the United States. He brings a hands-on, client-first approach, with an emphasis on transparency, communication, operational discipline, and creating long-term value for aircraft owners while delivering responsive, tailored solutions for charter clients.

Through his articles, David shares practical insights drawn from more than two decades in aviation to help aircraft owners and charter clients better understand aircraft management, ownership, charter, industry trends, and the evolving business aviation landscape.