Baton Rouge, LA – October 14, 2025 – Hancock Aviation LLC, an aircraft sales and service company based at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR), is proud to announce that Dan Lane has joined the company as Vice President of Service.
Dan Lane brings more than 30 years of aviation maintenance and leadership experience to Hancock Aviation. Before joining Hancock, Dan served as Vice President of Technical Services and FAA Accountable Manager at Aero Centers, following nearly three decades with Epps Aviation in Atlanta, Georgia, where he directed one of the most respected aircraft service centers in the Southeast.
Throughout his career, Dan has earned a reputation for technical excellence, regulatory expertise, and a commitment to advancing safety and quality standards across the industry. He holds multiple FAA designations, including Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR-T) and Inspection Authorization (IA), and is certified as an ASNT Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Level III professional. Dan also serves as Vice Chair of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Maintenance Committee, where he contributes to national initiatives focused on improving maintenance operations, safety practices, and workforce development throughout general aviation.
In his new role, Dan will oversee Hancock Aviation’s maintenance operations, leading the company’s service team. His leadership will focus on operational excellence, efficiency, and ensuring every aircraft maintained by Hancock Aviation meets the highest standards of safety and craftsmanship.
“Dan’s extensive experience with Epps Aviation and Aero Centers, combined with his FAA DAR and NDT certifications and leadership within NATA, brings a level of expertise that is exceptional in our industry,” said Holton Hancock, President of Hancock Aviation. “His professionalism, technical depth, and passion for quality will strengthen Hancock Aviation’s position as a trusted maintenance provider across the Gulf South.”
Hancock Aviation continues to expand its capabilities in general aviation and corporate aircraft maintenance, sales, and management, serving clients across the United States with a focus on safety, quality, and customer service.
About Hancock Aviation: Hancock Aviation LLC is an aircraft sales and service company based at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR). Founded in 2014, it offers aircraft sales and acquisitions, maintenance, turnkey aircraft management and aircraft parts to owners and operators across the United States. Learn more at hancockaviation.com or call (225) 800-2359.
Dan leads our aircraft maintenance team at KBTR. Meet him and the rest of the company on our Leadership & Team page.
