Desert Jet | Aircraft Pilot- Citation Captain

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La Quinta, CA - Full Time

You are an experienced captain who takes pride in providing an exceptional customer service experience, making safe decisions, practicing effective CRM and continuously striving to grow and learn more. You want to be more than just a pilot – to be part of a team that is working together to create something special.  You know you are capable of more, and just need the right environment to grow and advance.  And, you want to be a part of a team that appreciates the skills and experience you bring to the table.

If this sounds like you, we at Desert Jet invite you to learn more about us and consider joining our team. 

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Desert Jet | Executive Aircraft Sales

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You are a business aviation sales executive experienced in working with corporations, entrepreneurs and/or high net worth individuals to ensure their private travel options make sense.  You have both the empathy to understand the needs of the aircraft owner and the financial savviness to understand how to present the most cost-effective management scenarios.  You may have experience in the acquisition and sales of jet aircraft, or you’ve been responsible for the management of aircraft.  Either way, you are ready for a position where you can create your own success while contributing to the growth of a small company focused on culture, safety and the customer experience.
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Desert Jet | Aircraft Dispatcher and Flight Coordinator

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La Quinta, CA - Full Time

You are an experienced professional with a background in aircraft dispatch, eager to join an enthusiastic team.  You are accustomed to watching NOTAMs and TFRs while flight tracking a fleet of jets and keeping track of your customer's preferences to surprise them with their favorite bottle of wine.  If this sounds like you, then keep reading, because Desert Jet is seeking a Aircraft Flight Coordinator and Dispatcher to join our growing team. 

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Judge Terminates TRO at Santa Monica; NBAA Continues Pursuing Legal Options

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Aircraft operators utilizing California’s Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) will soon need to prepare for runway closures and construction, as a District Court judge on Oct. 16 denied a preliminary injunction and dissolved a temporary restraining order (TRO) to halt the city’s planned runway-reduction project. The City of Santa Monica has been authorized to reduce the length of SMO’s sole runway under the terms of a unique, highly unusual settlement agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced in January of this year.
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NBAA's 2017 Convention Concludes as a Strong, Meaningful Show

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“This year’s show was special in many ways,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “We celebrated NBAA’s 70th anniversary, and how our industry is stronger when we work together. We gathered in the company of aviation leaders and legends, like Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger and Capt. Jim Lovell. We saw the launch of exciting new products, and we brought a citywide convention to Las Vegas, which the city welcomed with open arms.”

Bolen said that with this year’s convention, NBAA hoped to “make Las Vegas proud, just as Las Vegas has made America proud.” Before the launch of the show, NBAA Charities made a $10,000 contribution to the Las Vegas Victims Fund, and throughout the event, the association encouraged show participants to contribute to the fund as well. During the show’s opening session, local leaders welcomed attendees, saying “with all of you, our city will continue to be Las Vegas strong.”

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ExecuJet St Maarten Returns to Operations Post-Irma

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ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, has announced that its FBO in St Maarten, which along with the rest of the island was extensively affected by Hurricane Irma, is back to operational capability following the handling of a transient business jet.

The Falcon 8X aircraft took off from ExecuJet’s St Maarten facility in the Caribbean on 10 October 2017, signalling the start of a return to normal operations ahead of the holiday season in December. Fuel is available without restriction at the FBO, and the current limitation to daylight-only flights is expected to be lifted following the restoration of navigation aids and runway lights, which is scheduled for completion by the end of October 2017.

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People on the Go/October 20

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Bud Day is now EMJ Charter Director at Fort-Worth, Texas-based charter operator RVR Aviation, LLC.

Donald Kamenz joins C & L Aerospace as Senior Vice President of Aircraft Sales.  C & L, headquartered in Bangor, Maine, is an industry leader in servicing, maintaining, and supporting operators in the corporate and regional aviation industry.

Glenn Hogben of ACC Aviation has been appointed to the BACA Council.  BACA, the Worldwide Association of Air Charter Professionals, is the world's largest air charter organization. 

 

Maine Aviation Awarded ARGUS Platinum Rating

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“Achieving the platinum rating is a strong statement to the aviation community about our team’s commitment to quality and safety assurance,” said Allyn Caruso, owner of Maine Aviation Corporation. “It’s also a testimony to the dedication and hard work displayed by our staff—without their caliber of service, achieving the ARGUS Platinum Rating certainly would not have been possible.”
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NBAA Announces New Fitts Aviation Scholarship for Aspiring Business Aviation Professionals

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that NBAA Charities will offer a new scholarship to support the development of aspiring business aviation professionals. The Fred and Diane Fitts Aviation Scholarship will include funds of up to $2,500 to assist four individuals seeking careers as business aviation schedulers, dispatchers, maintenance professionals, pilots or flight attendants.

Scholarships will be awarded in fall of 2018, with selection focusing on applicants who express their dedication to furthering the business aviation industry. Funds may be used for professional or educational training that will help recipients enter the business aviation career path of their choice.

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At NBAA-BACE, Corporate Angel Network Raises $435,000 for Charitable Flights

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“We’re so grateful to the business aviation community, gathered in Las Vegas, for its generosity and enthusiastic support for CAN’s mission of humanitarian flying,” said CAN Executive Director Gina Russo. “Every charitable flight depends on volunteers and donors, and every flight touches the life of a patient. This event helps make those flights possible.”
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Acropolis Aviation Endorsed Once Again with Wyvern Wingman Status

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Accepting the certificate from James Nicoletti, Audit Operations Manager, Wyvern Consulting, Paul Travis, Acropolis Aviation’s Ground Operations Manager stated: “Retaining Wyvern status is hugely important for our business.  The accreditation is recognised by our valued charter brokers - on both sides of the Atlantic - where our flagship Airbus ACJ319 G-NOAH flies back and forth.” 
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Jota Aviation Expands Avro RJ Fleet

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In the 100-seat market the Avro RJ mirrors the equipment size offered by many of Jota’s regional airline customers, and ERA member airlines, serving primarily business rather than leisure routes.  An important added bonus is that the RJ has STOL capabilities and can fly into adjacent London City Airport," adds Head of Commercial Mike Sessions.
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TAG Aviation Asia Granted San Marino AOC

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TAG Aviation San Marino, a subsidiary of TAG Aviation Asia, has been awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Republic of San Marino (SM-CAA). TAG Asia is the first aviation company in Asia to receive an AOC from San Marino and has already opened a dedicated office and sourced its launch aircraft which is a Gulfstream 650ER.
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Desert Jet Center Needs Your Support

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Desert Jet Center, part of the Desert Jet family of companies, needs your support as we battle the County of Riverside to complete construction of an upscale Fixed Based Operations (FBO) facility at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM), Thermal, CA.  The County, on numerous occasions has failed to provide Desert Jet Center a fair and equitable opportunity to build upon our 4.4-acre lot at the airport.
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Jet Aviation Develops an STC to Replace Cockpit Displays with DU-875 Unit from Honeywell

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Jet Aviation has developed an STC to update, in partnership with Honeywell, soon-to-be obsolete cockpit displays with DU-875 LCD units. The partnership provides a trade-in credit for each DU-870 replaced with a DU-875 before 2018. It further permits displays to be replaced one at a time or all at once.

“Jet Aviation has completed an EASA supplemental type certificate (STC) for this off-the-shelf, certified solution that provides the latest, modern liquid crystal display (LCD) aircraft avionics to replace the old cathode ray tube (CRT) units in Falcon and Cessna aircraft,” said Samuel Nemoz, manager of Direct Sales for Jet Aviation in Basel. “Installing the Honeywell Primus Elite DU-875 Display Upgrade extends the life of owners’ current aircraft while upgrading their avionics suite, improving reliability, and enabling future growth and additional features.”
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Hunt & Palmer Cargo Helps to Bring Relief Aid to Thousands

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Following the recent earthquake in Mexico, Hunt & Palmer Cargo Charters have once again been called upon to facilitate multiple flights to transport humanitarian aid into the region in support of the emergency relief work being undertaken there.

This latest requirement for the services of Hunt & Palmer’s air freight specialists comes just weeks after they were involved in similar operations to fly medical supplies, food and shelter to the thousands of people left destitute in the aftermath of the devastating Irma and Rohingya hurricanes.

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