Dave Mauck

As president of Falcon’s Attractions, Dave Mauck leads a team of some of the most talented experts in the themed entertainment industry. He oversees the development, deployment, and ongoing service support of some of the most sophisticated ride systems and attractions at leading theme parks around the world. He plays a key role in business development, new product development, operational management, driving financial results, and project execution.

With a distinguished career spanning more than three decades, Dave is recognized as one of the founding team members of Oceaneering Entertainment Systems (OES), a division of Oceaneering International Inc. Throughout his career he has led teams in engineering, design, project engineering, project management and division management.

Before joining Falcon’s Beyond, Dave served as the vice president and general manager of OES, where he helped establish the company’s stellar reputation as a trusted provider of advanced ride and show systems to the world’s top theme park developers and operators. OES’ trailblazing legacy includes the creation of complex and award-winning rides, show systems, equipment, and custom engineering solutions. Under Dave’s guidance, OES received 12 prestigious Thea Awards from the Themed Entertainment Association for its ride & show systems.  These include:  The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®️ and Transformers: The Ride 3D™️ at Universal Orlando Resort, Justice League™️: Battle for Metropolis at Six Flags, and the Shuttle Launch Experience®️ at the Kennedy Space Center.

Dave began his career with Oceaneering International Inc. as a staff mechanical engineer. After years of working with remotely operated undersea vehicles (ROVs) in deep ocean search and salvage work, Dave transitioned into the themed entertainment industry when tapped to adapt his underwater design and offshore expertise for the Universal Studios Florida JAWS project.

Dave has served as a commissioned officer in the United States Navy Reserve and earned his U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage/Horsepower license in the U.S.  Merchant Marine. Passionate about environmental stewardship, Dave has served as the president of the board of supervisors of the Ranger Drainage District since June 2007.

He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a focus in naval architecture and marine engineering from the State University of New York Maritime College.