Robert Phelan joined Matheson Flight Extenders as General Manger in 2004. Robert immediately took strides towards new goals by entering the company into the DHL and UPS market. In his short period with the company to date, he has grown the business 29% with over $128 million in awarded contracts. Robert has successfully maintained lucrative contracts with the USPS through a milestone bidding process and has aided in earning Matheson Flight Extenders an opportunity to be honored for its performance from the USPS. Because of Robert's innovative and methodical data capture developments and reporting, he has secured Matheson Flight Extenders as the largest volume THS site vendor of the United States Postal Service.

Robert has been in the aviation industry since 1986. He has over 22 years of experience in startup operations throughout the United States with USPS CNET, WNET, and SNET contracts and with commercial/cargo carriers.

Originally with Miami Aircraft Support since 1994, he played an active role as a member of the integration team when Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) purchased Miami Aircraft Support (MAS) in 2000. Since then, Robert shared his operational, financial, and contractual experience with WFS. Initially, he provided assessments, both operational and financial, on the stations in the Western Region and was responsible for establishing financial reporting procedures for WFS system-wide. He contributed forward thinking ideas and formats for improving communications between HDQ and the field for all departments. In his role of VP of the Western US in 1997, Robert was familiar with all aspects of the ground handling industry and was responsible for up to 18 separate cities. His dedication and efforts contributed largely to the success of WFS.

Robert's range of experience contains a full spectrum of the aviation industry from passenger ticketing services to corporate financial analysis. He has also developed several methods of financial reporting procedures to determine and maintain profitability at a station as well as a regional level. He is well versed on working with customers to achieve maximum benefit for all parties, which has earned him the respect of many prominent airline carriers. Robert's extensive background and strong work ethic allow him to maintain positive working relationships with customers and corporate clients. His working knowledge is key in leading negotiations for new and renewal contract business.

In September 2008, Robert was appointed Vice President of Matheson Flight Extenders.