Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has announced the election of Raymond Johns to its board of directors.

Johns, 62, led the US Air Force Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois until his retirement with the rank of General in January 2013, capping a 36-year military career.

He is currently executive vice president of FlightSafety International headquartered in New York, where he leads the design, manufacture, and support of flight simulation equipment and flight training services to government and military organizations worldwide.

Randy Rademacher, chairman of ATSG, said Johns brings to ATSG’s Board a deep understanding of strategic planning and analysis, as well as expertise in setting and achieving the highest standards of performance for complex air networks under challenging conditions.

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