Team Jets

John Jenkins,  President
 

John’s aviation career began in 1983 with US Aircraft Sales.  After 8 years he became the most successful sales person in the history of the company, as well as a highly recognized and respected business jet trader in the international community.

John left US Aircraft Sales to become the Managing Partner of Jetcraft Corporation in 1991.  During his tenure with Jetcraft they became widely known as the premier purveyor of corporate aircraft, broadening their focus from Citations, expanding to Falcons, Hawkers, Learjets and Gulfstreams.

John’s vision in aviation came full circle when he founded his company, Jet Global in 2000.  Jet Global quickly became a widely recognized international trader of cabin class aircraft.

John’s new joint venture with his daughter Heidi, J.E.T.S., promises to be a continuum of the family’s commitment to serving the aviation community.

 
Heidi Jenkins, Managing Partner: Washington, D.C. Office
Justin Jenkins, Aircraft SalesHeidi came on board in 2001 providing consulting support via satellite  from Washington, DC while studying for an MBA at Johns Hopkins University. After earning her MBA, and Master´s Degree in International Business, Heidi moved on to pursue her career in sales and marketing, at Heritage International, a premium international wine brokerage company headquartered in Washington DC. After a successful 120% increase in sales, as well as opening top accounts including world renowned restaurant, the Inn at Little Washington, Heidi decided to return to her roots in the aviation community and rejoin her father´s company. Heidi attributes her work ethic to her rigorous training that helped her win a full athletic scholarship to her undergraduate college.

Having grown up in and around the aviation industry, and having lived in Europe, Heidi has a natural inclination to clients needs, and how to launch an effective sales campaign. Performance driven, she consistently manages each aircraft transaction, start to finish, in a timely fashion. Heidi has transitioned from sales/research at Jet Evolution to her current role with J.E.T.S, heading up sales in the large cabin class market.

We look forward to leveraging Heidi´s international business background and to her continued success in the Gulfstream, Falcon, Challenger and Hawker markets that have become her niche. It has been more than a decade of success in an extremely competitive industry, well done Heidi!


 

Heidi´s Speaking Engagements

 

Turkish Business Aviation Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, ‘How To Meet The Needs Of Your Clients In The Current Economic Era’, September 5th, 2012

 Justin Jenkins, VP Sales: California Office 

            Nearly 20 years ago Justin began his career in the aviation industry at Jetcraft Corporation as a research trainee. Under the tutelage of the managing partner at Jetcraft (also his father) and some of the most experienced and successful business aircraft traders, Justin acquired a broad range of business aviation acumen.  From flight school to advertising, to proficiency in the entire sales process Justin earned the respect of his peers and the complete confidence of his clients.  <br />

            In 2000 Justin joined his fathers aviation firm Jet Evaluation &amp; Technical Services and has helped his fathers company become one of the most respected companies in the industry.  From Asia to Eastern Europe, throughout Western Europe and Africa, Justin has successfully negotiated transactions on a diverse range of aircraft.  Justin looks to focus the solid business practices he learned from the years he spent working under his father, with innovative deal structure afforded by his ability to purchase inventory aircraft; Justin feels these are the qualities that help distinguish him from the competition.

Most recently, Justin has moved to San Diego to head J.E.T.S West Coast office .  He truly enjoys working with his team and offering his clients the vast resources and experience at his disposal.

Greg Panzarella, Research & Sales

Greg Panzarella, based in our Columbus, Ohio satellite office, brings extensive flight operations and technical expertise to team J.E.T.S. As the head of multiple flight departments, Greg has managed and negotiated cosmetic refurbishments, maintenance projects and avionics upgrades enabling him to advise clients with the confidence gained from years of hands on experience. Greg is also well versed in the acquisition and resale aspects of private aircraft. These skills were fine tuned by on the world´s leading aviation brokerage firms, Avpro, and Jet Global, & Jet Evolitions, where Greg enjoyed his first taste of success trading a wide range of aircraft. We are proud to have added Greg Panzerella to our expanding sales and research staff and encourage you to contact him and see for yourself what makes Greg such a valuable asset to J.E.T.S.!


Casey Todd, Research Assistant

Casey Todd’s selling roots were planted during her six-year run with a major telecommunications corporation.  Working her way up the ladder from marketing to sales, to managing a sales team, she enjoyed success, growth and the respect of her peers.  Her last year, she managed multiple sales force teams and served on the product development board.  She received numerous honors and awards for her performance in sales and sales management.  Casey brings all these skills to J.E.T.S in her new role as aircraft researcher assistant. The Team at J.E.T.S will focus on the valuable work ethic already demonstrated, and rely on Casey for aircraft marketing and research support.

Kathy Dreese,  Office Manager

Kathy has been with John Jenkins´ company since 2000.  While her experience in the aviation industry was limited at the start, Kathy Dreese expeditiously adapted to the unique and ever changing environment of corporate aviation. A native Montanan, Kathy brings to J.E.T.S. a strong work ethic and integrity found in many of the ranching families of her hometown of Billings. Her seven years of experience as an accountant, legal secretary and customer service liaison gives not only a vast wealth of information for J.E.T.S. to draw upon, but attests to Kathy´s versatility as well. Kathy has proven to be a loyal and valuable asset to the J.E.T.S. team and the Jenkins Family.  We look forward to her continued presence as J.E.T.S.´s Office Administrator/Research Coordinator for many years to come.


International Alliance Partners

J.E.T.S has established alliance partners based in Istanbul, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. The presence of our partners allows a personal layer of support for our clients and helps our team stay abreast of the unique aviation laws, import/export nuances, and other particulars, such as JAR OPS1 regulations and new Requirements that are unique and ever-changing in the aviation industry community.

This cooperative effort propels J.E.T.S to the forefront of the world-wide aviation market, updating our clients and locating opportunities that may otherwise be overlooked.

Alisan Soylu, President Soylu-Aviation, Istanbul and Ankara Turkey  

Principal Dassault distributor for Turkey and throughout Eastern Europe, his knowledge of aircraft sales, management and charter are an invaluable resource.   Mr. Soylu has been a valuable asset for many years.

Mustafa Aksu, President Dana Executive Jet, United Arab Emirates 
Dana Executive Jet is a premier private jet charter and aircraft management company located in the United Arab Emirates, fully owned by the government of Ras Al Khaimah.  Their growing fleet of medium to ultra long range aircraft allows state of the art transport around the globe.  Mr. Aksu has been a valuable partner assiting our clients´ needs in the Middle East. 

Mr Dammy Atoki,  African markets. 
He is a licensed commercial pilot, supported with a background in Aeronautical, electronics and telecommunications engineering,from various institutions in the UK, US , Canada and Nigeria. He has over ten years experience in the area of Aircraft sales, financing and leasing. Mr Atoki coordinates and facilitates business from his head office in Toronto, Canada. In recent times, with J.E.T.S he has successfully concluded various transactions including   the sale of brand a new Challenger 605 to a high end client in the West African region. In addition, with his knowledge of the region, Mr Atoki currently assists our existing airline clients with expansion into corporate services, including equipment acquisitions and Crew training.

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