Jet Linx Celebrates 15 Years of Safety and Customer Service

Jet Linx carries broad appeal, and no matter the personal goals or business strategies of the client, the service provided by Jet Linx is tangible and valuable. “Our services allow a team to visit three to four remote locations in a day, and still be able to have dinner with the family and tuck their kids in at night,” said Ray Bennett, Vice President of Sales.

“There is nothing better than landing at a remote airport that is closer to your prospect, providing face-to-face contact with a hand shake, and walking out of a meeting with order in hand because your competitor was just boarding their airline connection, assuming they didn’t miss their flight.”

Jet Linx has grown in many respects in the past 15 years, from Eppely Airfield in Omaha to William P. Hobby Airport in Houston; Jet Linx has brought the same level of service and commitment to safety at every Base. Jet Linx started in Omaha, Nebraska in 1999, and the once two planes, four pilots, and one behind-the-scenes person operation has grown exponentially to Indianapolis in 2008, Dallas in 2009, Denver in 2010, San Antonio in 2011, St. Louis and Scottsdale in 2012, and most recently Atlanta and Houston in 2013.

“Our growth spurt we’ve experienced has been during the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. While competing companies in our industry were doing a big nosedive, we were climbing in altitude and building speed. This was the single biggest indicator to know we were on to something special,” said Jamie Walker, President & CEO.

Safety is paramount at Jet Linx. “Our training program far exceeds FAA requirements,” said Jes Wingad, Manager of Training. Newly hired pilots receive 44 hours of training covering everything from company policies and procedures, plus 35 hours of computer-based training and 30 hours of Jet Linx ground school. Our safety standards “ensure our crewmembers adhere to our culture of safety and provide our clients with the highest level of service each and every trip,” said Ari Sarmento, System Chief Pilot. Safety is our way of life, and this is reflected in Jet Linx’s numerous awards from three top safety auditors, including ARGUS Platinum, IS-BAO certification, and the Wyvern Wingman Standard (awarded in 2014).

Innovations have been a cornerstone of the Jet Linx culture. In 2012, Jet Linx moved to a “Paperless Flight Deck.” Pilots can operate flights from an iPad. This operating systems leap allowed planes to shed forty pounds of navigation charts, company manuals, and other materials. Jet Linx was one of the first private jet companies to make this switch and did so well before the major airlines.

Another of Jet Linx’s signature innovations came in 2004 when president Jamie Walker introduced the Jet Card. The Jet Card reduced the risk of fractional jet ownership. Jet Linx also offers unmatched Client Services and a top-notch Acquisitions & Sales team.

Jet Linx looks forward to the next 15 years and beyond. “Our model is different, and the consumer recognizes it and finds value in it,” said Walker.