Jet Linx signals more acquisitions with executive appointments

Jet Linx Aviation

Look for more consolidation in the Part 135 charter space as fast-growing Jet Linx Aviation creates an M&A team

Is Jet Linx Aviation the next Wheels Up or Vista Global? Jet Linx is signaling it plans to increase its M&A activity with two new leadership appointments.

Jet Linx enters Florida with Miami base at Opa Locka

Jet Linx Aviation

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport follows openings in Austin, Boston, Chicago, Minneapolis, and New York, and brings the 5th largest for-hire private jet provider to Florida

Jet Linx, ranked 5th on Private Jet Card Comparisons’ ranking of largest for-hire private jet providers in the U.S., has landed in Florida. Its first location in the Sunshine State at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport will open in early Fall.

Jet Linx Aviation

Jet Linx

Jet Linx Aviation Executive Overview

Year Founded1999
LeadershipJamie Walker, President & CEO
Nate Legband, Chief Financial Officer
Ron Silverman, Chief Commercial Officer
Jay Vidlak, Senior Vice President
Jason Vanis, Senior Vice President
Adam Posar, Executive Vice President, Sales
Scott Wilbanks, Senior Vice President, Regional Aircraft Management Sales
Christof Pignet, Vice President of Client Experience
Jordan Maddex-Kopp, Vice President of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships
HeadquartersOmaha, Nebraska
Hourly Jet Card RatesLight jets from $6,795 per hour, plus fuel surcharge and FET
Related ProductsAircraft Management, Acquisitions & Sales, Co-ownership

History and overview

Jet Linx Aviation offers private aviation services, including aircraft management, sales, co-ownership, and jet card programs. The company was founded in 1999. There is a network of 21 base locations across the U.S., with a national operations center in Omaha.

It is the 8th largest operator in North America based on charter and fractional flight hours.

Current base locations are Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Ft. Worth, Houston, Indianapolis, Nashville, New York, Omaha, San Antonio, Scottsdale, St. Louis, Tulsa, Washington D.C. A new location opened in Miami in Fall 2021.

Each base has a private lounge available only to aircraft owners and jet card members. At its private terminals, jet card clients have valet service and an open bar with quality snacks and business facilities.

Jet Linx offers several jet card membership options. Initiation fees are $25,000 and $10,000 annually thereafter. Additionally, in 2020, it launched its Enterprise Card targeting companies.

In 2019, the Part 135 operator launched an ongoing training relationship with Forbes Travel Guide. Jet Linx has also expanded its Elevated Lifestyle partnerships.

Jet Linx Aviation is included in Private Jet Card Comparisons’ database of over 50 jet card providers, enabling you to compare programs in minutes.

When was it founded?

1999

Who owns Jet Linx?

The company is privately held

Who is the CEO?

Jamie Walker

How are the aircraft sourced?

Aircraft it manages for owners is used for flight hours on jet cards, plus it uses third-party operators

What are the initiation and membership fees?

Jet Linx initiation fees are $25,000 and $10,000 annually thereafter. Three tiers of Jet Card membership include both deposit and non-deposit options.

What is the entry-level program?

Jet Linx has a pay-as-you-go option.

Do they provide guaranteed availability?

Yes

Is the hourly rate guaranteed?

Yes

What is the company website?

www.jetlinx.com/jet-card/

Where is the service area?

Jet Linx serves clients at designated airports near its based locations in Atlanta, Austin, Boca Raton, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Ft. Worth, Houston, Indianapolis, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Omaha, San Antonio, Scottsdale, St. Louis, Tulsa, Washington D.C.

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