Fargo Jet Center's Mitch Lutze-Morris Named to 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40
Why It MattersRecognition of a maintenance inspector alongside flight and commercial leaders shows technical and regulatory roles counting among the emerging leadership that business aviation highlights.
Mitch Lutze-Morris, Chief Inspector at Fargo Jet Center, has received a 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 award, presented for the ninth consecutive year to emerging leaders in business aviation. Candidates are selected from hundreds of nominations based on community involvement, professional achievements, innovative mindset, and commitment to the business aviation community.
At Fargo Jet Center, Lutze-Morris leads all inspection, audit, and return-to-service processes, ensuring aircraft and components meet or exceed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory standards. For five years he has served as a Representative for the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam), advocating for aviation maintenance training and regulatory education.
He was recently appointed by the FAA as a Designated Maintenance Examiner (DME), in which role he evaluates and certifies Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) technicians at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS). He is the only DME in North Dakota.
Mike Clancy, Vice President of Technical Services at Fargo Jet Center, said Lutze-Morris is very deserving of the recognition and that his leadership at Fargo Jet Center and across the aviation sector benefits clients and the aviation community.
