JB Aviation, LLC was founded in 1998. My background experience includes 45+ years in General and Corporate Aviation, logging over 17,000 plus accident-free flight hours. Recipient of the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award (50 years). Hold an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) certificate along with an CFI Gold Seal (Certified Flight Instructor – Airplane-Instrument & Multi-engine). Background also includes Air Taxi Operations – FAR Part 135, Flight Training FAR Part 141 Flight Schools and FAR Part 142 Training Centers. Also include services – Aviation Department Development, Short-Term Aircraft Management, Aircraft Evaluations and Deliveries, Aircraft Systems and Crew Training, Ferry Flight Services and SOE/IOE training requirements.

Since 1998, I have specialized in providing domestic and international flight operations to Cessna Citation owners and operators. With over 45+ years of experience in worldwide corporate aviation, including destinations with a number of North Atlantic and Pacific ferry crossings. Supported operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bahama’s, Aruba, Jamaica, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Iceland and Europe.

Currently hold five Cessna Citation type ratings with over 8,000 flight hours in turbofan jets aircraft. Instructed in Single and multiengine reciprocating aircraft as well as turbo-prop aircraft. I have maintained a full-service flight training agreement with Flight Safety International since 1998. Our aim is to support the client with the highest level of excellence and professionalism in our industry. I believe that “We only succeed when we exceed your expectations.” If I can assist you now or in the future, please give us a call (316) 688-0050 and www.jbaviation.com. We are WORKERS COMP Compliant.

Associated with Textron Aviation 

NBAA member and serve on the NBAA Citation 500, 600 and 700 Series Technical Committee, Member of Textron Industry Steering Committee MSG-3 and FAA Accident Safety Counselor until 2015

Areas of Expertise:

• CFR Title 14 Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s)
• Aircraft Aerodynamics
• Aircraft Systems
• Advanced Avionics Systems including Glass Cockpits, GPS, FMS, TAWS, TCAS Systems
• Aviation Weather and Cold-weather Operations
• CRM (Cockpit Resource Management) and Crew Decision-making
• Flight Instruction – Fixed-wing
• International Operations and Procedures
• IOE/SOE (Initial Operation Experience/Supervised Operation Experience)
• High Altitude airport operations

FAA Programs:

• FAASTeam Representative (Formerly FAA Accident Prevention Counselor) until 2015

Safety Awards:

• FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award (50 years)
• NBAA Corporate Business Flying Safety Award – JB Aviation, LLC (18 Years)
• NBAA Pilot Safety Award – 16,000 Hours
• Arkansas Aviation Safety Counselor Award – 1997
• FAA Aviation Safety Counselor of the Year Award (Southwest Region) – 1997
• FAA Pilot Proficiency Award Program Phase XI

Professional Affiliations:

• Air Force Association
• National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA)
• Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA)
• National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI)
• Wichita Aero Club

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