Reliability begins
with our people.

Brian M. Giacona is Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer of Flightline Support Group. His career spans nearly three decades and brings together direct airline experience, station leadership, safety and training management, and executive oversight of aviation support operations.

Brian began his aviation career in 1997 as an Operations Agent with Kiwi International Airlines. He advanced to Station Supervisor roles with Pro Air and National Airlines in Newark before joining America West Airlines as a Duty Manager in 2002. He continued in that role with US Airways following the merger, building a practical understanding of the coordination, accountability, and consistency that airline operations demand.

In 2007, Brian joined Aircraft Service International Group as Health, Safety, Environmental, and Training Manager at Newark Airport. The role broadened his leadership experience across the disciplines that prepare teams to perform safely and reliably in an active airport environment.

From 2011 to 2021, Brian served with AccuFleet International, ultimately holding the position of Vice President of Operations. In February 2022, he and Albert Mantilla established Flightline Support Group, combining their industry experience to address the need for reliable, quality aviation support services.

A New Jersey native, Brian graduated from Middlesex County Vocational High School and continued his education at Middlesex Community College while developing his aviation career. His progression from frontline operations to executive leadership informs a practical approach to service and an understanding of the challenges airline partners face.

Albert “Al” Mantilla is Cofounder and Chief Operations Officer of Flightline Support Group. With more than four decades in aviation, he brings a depth of experience across ground service equipment, aircraft exterior care, station operations, and regional leadership.

Al began his career in the early 1980s in ground service equipment maintenance management with Butler Aviation and Signature Flight Support. In 1993, he joined Nordic Aero Services as a Project Manager, contributing to the development and training of the Nordic Dino robotic aircraft exterior wash program. This experience established a technical foundation that continues to inform his approach to aircraft care.

In 1996, Al joined Aircraft Service International Group as an Operations Manager, serving for nearly 17 years. He subsequently became a General Manager with dnata during the launch of its services at Newark Liberty International Airport, adding experience in establishing operations and building teams in a demanding airport environment.

Al joined AccuFleet International in 2018, leading projects focused on the launch and development of new stations before advancing to Eastern Regional Director. His career brings together the technical detail of service delivery and the broader coordination required to support operations across multiple locations.

In 2022, Al and Brian Giacona founded Flightline Support Group to address airline seat management service needs. Al’s leadership is grounded in listening, practical problem solving, and daily attention to safety and performance. He brings that approach to developing teams and aligning service delivery with each airline partner’s operational priorities.