People on the Go/January 17
/Bret Townley is Director of Operations for Jet Methods, the charter operator based in Carlsbad, California.
Rickey Oswald is Chief Pilot for Great Western Air, LLC, the Las Vegas-based charter operator.
Execujet Africa | Flight Administrator
/ExecuJet delivers excellence in a comprehensive range of business aviation services tailored to our clients and partners. We are dedicated to safety and strive for creating a fulfilling workplace through cultivating genuine, open and engaging relationships with passionate colleagues.
ExecuJet is currently seeking a suitably qualified person to fill a vacancy within the Operations Division, based at Cape Town International Airport.
The main objective of the position is to effectively coordinate the ground handling, flight setup process, dispatch functions as well as all FBO type requests to ensure a service of high standards, quality and professionalism.
Skyservice Expands Award-Winning Service at Pearson International Airport
/Skyservice Business Aviation, Canada’s leading provider of business aviation services for more than 30 years, announced a partnership with Ontario-based RICE Group to begin construction of new facilities under a 25-year lease to provide fixed-base operations and aircraft management and maintenance services at Pearson International Airport (CYYZ).
Read MoreExecujet Asia Pacific | Maintenance Manager
/ExecuJet delivers excellence in a comprehensive range of business aviation services tailored to our clients and partners. We are dedicated to safety and strive for creating a fulfilling workplace through cultivating genuine, open and engaging relationships with passionate colleagues.
ExecuJet is currently seeking a suitably qualified person to head our maintenance division in Perth, Australia.
The successful applicant will be responsible for all aircraft maintenance activities conducted and leading a maintenance department.
London Biggin Hill Sets Out Ambitions for 2018 and Beyond
/London Biggin Hill is announcing the creation of 2,300 new jobs at the airport within the next twenty years as part of its LoCATE strategy.
LoCATE (London Centre for Aviation, Technology and Enterprise) is a partnership of public and private sector organisations promoting London Biggin Hill as a primary centre for the aerospace industry in the capital. It sets out London Biggin Hill’s vision for a sustainable future for both the airport and the local community by investing in infrastructure, skills development, training and job creation.
NATA Launches Supplemental Safety Training Program
/The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) launched the Supplemental Safety Training Program, enabling the association to rapidly respond to urgent industry safety issues. The first course, developed for FBOs, addresses the risk of jet fuel contamination with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). This program, available free to all aviation businesses, provides background information on DEF and identifies the possible risk contamination pathways and mitigation steps.
Read MoreAll Jet Aviation FBOs in the US Achieve IS-BAH Standard Registration
/Jet Aviation’s eight FBOs in the US have now qualified for Stage 1 registration to the IS-BAH™ Standard (International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling), joining the company’s 13 FBOs in EMEA and Asia.
David Paddock, senior vice president and general manager, Regional Operations USA, said this achievement clearly demonstrates Jet Aviation’s dedication to ensuring that all customers receive the maximum level of safe and secure ground-handling services at each of its FBOs (fixed base operation).
Read MoreDavid Paddock, senior vice president and general manager, Regional Operations USA, said this achievement clearly demonstrates Jet Aviation’s dedication to ensuring that all customers receive the maximum level of safe and secure ground-handling services at each of its FBOs (fixed base operation).
TAG Farnborough Airport launches Flying Scholarship 2018
/TAG Farnborough Airport has launched the TAG Flying Scholarship 2018. Each year, under the auspices of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots’ scholarship programme, TAG Farnborough Airport grants one young person a scholarship with the aim of supporting individuals who might otherwise not have the necessary resources to gain flying experience and ultimately achieve their Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). The TAG Flying Scholarship is part of the airport’s “Aviation to Education” programme. Now in its 11th year, the programme engages schools and colleges within the local area to inform and educate about aviation.
Read MoreNBAA Announces 400th Certified Aviation Manager
/The National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA’s) Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) program reached a significant milestone this month when Kevin Flynn, director of aviation maintenance with AbbVie Inc. of Waukegan, IL, became the 400th aviation professional to earn CAM certification.
Read MoreEBASCON 2018 - Defining New Levels of Safety in Business Aviation
/Now in its eighth year, the industry’s key European Business Aviation Safety Conference EBASCON is ready to open its doors in Vienna from February 20 to 21, 2018. The annual conference is unique in Europe by addressing all possible aspects to optimize safety in business aviation.
Read MoreASD Avia Consulting Handles Successful IS-BAH Standard Accreditation for Falcon Aviation in its Dubai FBO
/ASD Avia Consulting is pleased to announce that Falcon Aviation’s Fixed Base Operation (FBOs) facility in Dubai, UAE have chosen ASD Avia Consulting to handle their IS-BAH™ Standard (International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling) accreditation from the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), has thus obtained the certification and are now IS-BAH accredited.
Read MoreNew York Times: How to Assess Safety, Reliability of Charter Operators
/Reacting to the news of the fatal accident in Costa Rica, a writer for The New York Times asked experts at the Air Charter Guide, ARGUS, Wyvern and throughout the aviation industry what to consider when evaluating whether air charter operations are safe.
Operators and brokers, what do you recommend? Travelers, what has worked for you when deciding whether to book a flight?
Read How to Check the Safety of a Charter Airline at nytimes.com.
FBO Manager: Naples Airport Authority
/The Naples Airport Authority in Naples, Florida, has a position for airport manager available. The APF FBO Manager is expected to manage and plan all FBO activities; including aircraft servicing, ground handling, office/flight support facilities, ramp management, personnel and office administration associated with airside flight line activities. This includes the servicing of general aviation, military and commercial service aircraft with fuel and oil, and other services including but not limited to baggage and cargo handling.
Read MoreAmerican Jet Charter One Way Flights
/12/28/2017 from Palm Springs, CA (TRM) to Colorado Spring, CO (COS) in a Citation Excel N81SH. There are 8 seat available to purchase for $2000 each or buy the empty leg for $9500.00
Read MoreNBAA Applauds Final Passage of Historic Tax Reform Legislation
/“The tax legislation passed by Congress today includes key provisions that NBAA has advocated for and will directly lead to growth for the general aviation industry,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “Provisions in the bill, such as immediate expensing, are key economic drivers for the general aviation industry, which supports 1.1 million jobs.”
Read MorePeople on the Go/December 21
/Tim Ewell is Chief Pilot for Sacramento, California-based charter operator Axis Jet.
Christine Robinson is Charter Manager for Jet Methods, Inc., the charter operator based in Carlsbad, California.
Execujet Asia Pacific | Gulfstream G650 Captain & First Officer
/ExecuJet delivers excellence in a comprehensive range of business aviation services tailored to our clients and partners. We are dedicated to safety and strive for creating a fulfilling workplace through cultivating genuine, open and engaging relationships with passionate colleagues.
ExecuJet is currently seeking a suitably qualified person to fill a vacancy within the flight operations division, based in Hong Kong or as agreed during negotiations.
ARGUS International, Inc. | Operations Coordinator
/ARGUS International, Inc. is Growing
ARGUS PROS, A division of ARGUS International, is your one-stop source for creating a superior operation within your air transportation business. We are an experienced quality and safety assurance provider and are accredited by IATA as an IOSA Audit and Training Organization. Ours is a flexible organization, committed to true team auditing for multiple standards at the domestic, regional, and international levels, as well as tailoring all the other resources and services we offer to your specific needs.
ARGUS PROS is currently seeking a Part Time Operations Coordinator to join our team. This position will work at our Denver. CO location. ARGUS is an established company with an unparalleled client list and reputation. The perfect candidate will have the proven ability to work with the listed technologies in a team setting.
Meridian Air Charter | Dispatcher
/General Aviation Flying Services is a company of Meridian.
Come work for Meridian at our facility in Teterboro, New Jersey!
Meridian has a proud history dating back almost 70 years. Over the decades, we have grown from a small aircraft maintenance business into a full-service private aviation company. Along the way, we have learned that exceptional customer service is what our customers value most. That philosophy, along with our dedication to putting safety first, is the cornerstone of our culture at Meridian. We are proud to have earned numerous industry awards and accolades for our outstanding service and high safety standards, but that wouldn't be possible without the great people that we hire.
Meridian Air Charter | Aircraft Technician
/General Aviation Flying Services Inc., is a company of Meridian.
Come work for Meridian at our facility in Teterboro, New Jersey!
Meridian has a proud history dating back almost 70 years. Over the decades, we have grown from a small aircraft maintenance business into a full-service private aviation company. Along the way, we have learned that exceptional customer service is what our customers value most. That philosophy, along with our dedication to putting safety first, is the cornerstone of our culture at Meridian. We are proud to have earned numerous industry awards and accolades for our outstanding service and high safety standards, but that wouldn't be possible without the great people that we hire.