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VP of Amazon Air on employing veterans: 'We are lucky to have the hard work, dedication, and experience'

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Raoul Sreenivasan (left), Vice President of Amazon Global Air | x.com

By C.D. Marsden

Dec 19, 2024

Raoul Sreenivasan, Vice President of Amazon Global Air, expressed gratitude to U.S. Air Force veteran Justin Tentler for his contributions to the operations at Amazon Air's KCVG Hub.

"This week I had the pleasure and honor of meeting U.S. Air Force veteran Justin Tentler," said Sreenivasan, according to LinkedIn. "Amazon Air is lucky to have the hard work, dedication, and experience of people like Justin. Thank you for your service, Justin, and thank you once again to all veterans and their families."

"This week I had the pleasure and honor of meeting U.S. Air Force veteran Justin Tentler, one of our skilled team members at Amazon Air's KCVG Hub," Sreenivasan said. Tentler, who served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, is currently an air operations manager at Amazon Air’s hub located at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. He plays a crucial role in ensuring daily operations run smoothly, as noted by Sreenivasan on LinkedIn.

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According to Spectrum News, Tentler utilizes the precision and teamwork skills he honed during his military service to manage operations in the air tower effectively. He attributes his commitment to service to his father, a Navy veteran from the Vietnam War era. During his time in the Air Force, Tentler managed air operations and was part of a presidential detail.

Tentler acknowledged that transitioning from a structured military environment to a corporate setting required adaptation. He emphasized that veterans offer unique problem-solving abilities and dedication in civilian roles. "We do bring a lot to the table," he told Spectrum News, urging companies like Amazon to continue hiring veterans.

Sreenivasan oversees Amazon's air cargo operations as Vice President of Amazon Global Air. With over two decades of experience in logistics and supply chain management, he has held leadership positions at firms such as DHL and Citi. According to his LinkedIn profile, Sreenivasan earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Michigan.

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