When selling or purchasing an aircraft, it is important to have an industry expert as your advocate from the initial evaluation process through closing. Our sales team has the industry contacts, tools, and experience to give our clients a competitive advantage in the aviation marketplace. Leveraging our resources in your next transaction will save you time and money.
Our sales team is experienced in a wide range of private aircraft. In addition, the sales team is supported by 65+ staff members specializing in maintenance, avionics, flight operations and more.
With more than 50 years in the aviation industry, Jet Air has an extensive network of contacts throughout the world. These relationships give us a competitive advantage for connecting buyers and sellers, often before an aircraft even comes to the open market.
We subscribe to leading aviation market research programs that give insight into available and off-market aircraft, transaction history, market trends, performance and operation costs.
Over the last 25 years, Phillip has played a key role in the growth and development of Jet Air, Inc. Clients travel from all around the world to work with Phillip to acquire and sell their business aircraft because of his diverse knowledge and trustworthiness. His leadership and customer-focus led him to quickly become the Vice President, then President of Jet Air.
Phillip started flying at age 12 and he currently holds an Airline Transport Rating with a Citation Type Rating and private license in helicopters. Phillip has a Bachelors in Business Administration from Western Illinois University.
Outside of work, Phillip is a Director on the boards of the National Stearman Fly-In and the National Stearman Foundation. In his spare time, he enjoys flying vintage airplanes and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Since he started in 2006, Matt has built relationships with new clients and generated long-term contracts for every department of Jet Air. As Executive Vice President, Matt oversees the daily operations, expansion projects, and aircraft management out of the Iowa City location. His aviation knowledge and attention to detail have also proven extremely valuable for sales and acquisition clients.
Matt has a Commercial Pilot’s license and Flight Instructor, Multi-Engine, and Instrument ratings. Matt received his Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Management from Western Illinois University.
In his spare time, Matt enjoys flying vintage planes, spending time with his wife and kids, and volunteering at their local church.
With a lifelong connection to aviation, Cobee brings a well-rounded perspective to the aircraft sales process. He began his career as a hands-on aircraft mechanic, gaining invaluable insight into the complexities of both piston and turbine aircraft. His technical knowledge and attention to detail laid a strong foundation for his transition into sales where he plays a key role in
Maintenance, Avionics, and Aircraft Sales. His unique ability to bridge the gap between technical expertise and customer needs enhances the overall client experience.
Cobee holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Maintenance Management from Southern Illinois University and maintains active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certifications.
Outside of work, Cobee enjoys flying with his grandfather and spending quality time with his family and friends.
