Our Team
Our Team of Aviation Experts: Committed to Your Journey
Michael Grana - Owner
With over 20 years of aviation experience, Michael brings several strengths and innovative ideas to the aviation industry, all for the purpose of making Global 360 Aviation stand out from the rest of the available aviation service companies. With his corporate aviation experience in on-demand charter (part 135) and owner-operated aircraft (part 91), he encourages aviation enthusiasts to enjoy aviation within a professional environment.
Michael has earned the ratings of Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) as well as Flight Instructor certificates, with type ratings in the Gulfstream G-VI, Gulfstream G-280, Embraer Phenom 300, Citation 560XL, Citation 500 series aircraft, Pilatus PC-12, Quest Kodiak, and the King Air 90/200/300/350. Michael also holds commercial seaplane and rotorcraft licenses, and he has spent many years flying and managing turbine powered aircraft.
Michael has extensive experience in managing various aircraft operations, and has flown for several 135 charter companies. Michael graduated from St. Louis University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautics, with a major concentration in Aviation Management.
Arianna Grana - CJO
Arianna may be the youngest member of our team, but she brings a wealth of energy, laughter, and joy to Global 360 Aviation. As our unofficial “Chief Joy Officer,” Arianna’s role is to remind us of the importance of fun, play, curiosity, and family in everything we do. With a love for airplanes, painting, and building blocks, Arianna keeps us all inspired and centered with her creativity and boundless enthusiasm for family.
When she’s not attending company events (or nap time), Arianna can be found exploring new adventures at the airport, learning new words, and bringing smiles to everyone she meets. Her future goal is to be one of the youngest female pilots to take the skies.
Hisae Tanaka - Sales Support
Hisae brings a unique and invaluable skill set to the Global 360 Aviation team, with over 12 years of experience identifying, investigating, and mitigating risks.
In 2021, Hisae joined the Global 360 Aviation team to pursue her passion for the aviation industry. She has seamlessly applied her problem-solving abilities and investigative acumen to foster strong client relationships and ensure that every business or individual we work with has the ability to perform with confidence.
Hisae’s dedication to integrity and her commitment to protecting our clients make her an indispensable part of the Global 360 Aviation team.
James "Chatham" Harris - Aircraft Sales
Chatham Harris is an experienced corporate and charter pilot with multiple type ratings, including the Gulfstream V, GIV, and G200. He holds an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and has extensive experience in domestic and international operations, including transatlantic crossings and missions across Central and South America.
His diverse background includes flying a wide range of aircraft under both Part 91 and 135, such as the G450, Citation series, King Air variants, and the Hawker 4000. Chatham has worked in high-level corporate flight departments, charter environments, and specialized operations.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from the University of North Dakota, where he served as President of the Aviation Safety Association. A former Civil Air Patrol Cadet Lieutenant Colonel and Eagle Scout with four palms.
Outside the cockpit, Chatham enjoys golf, travel, and time with family. He and his wife are expecting their first child in January.
Chatham’s proven leadership, strong focus on safety to every mission, and dedication to the clients, make him vital to the Global 360 Aviation Team.