Alton Johnson

Alton Johnson serves as Chief Operating Officer at Essential Turbines, where he is responsible for operational execution, supply chain performance, compliance, and production optimization across the organization.

Alton brings more than 40 years of experience in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul, including over two decades in U.S. Army Aviation and nearly 20 years in senior commercial aerospace leadership roles. His career spans global supply chain management, engine MRO operations, logistics, trade compliance, and government contract oversight. He has held senior leadership positions with organizations including Dallas Airmotive, Signature Aviation, Ontic, and GE Engine Services.

At Essential Turbines, Alton applies his deep operational expertise to strengthen production efficiency, ensure regulatory discipline, and support scalable growth. His leadership plays a critical role in maintaining ETI’s reputation for reliability, accountability, and consistent delivery in highly regulated aviation environments.