Company Profile
Desert Jet
Company Overview
Desert Jet is a group of aircraft management, charter, maintenance, FBO and aircraft handling companies based in Palm Springs/Thermal, California (KTRM). Desert Jet is a full-service aviation company providing jet owners with turn-key management of their aircraft that offsets the cost of ownership.
Desert Jet’s “private car service of the sky” offers private flyers a smart alternative to fractional aircraft ownership and expensive membership programs. Desert Jet’s acquisition service provides aircraft buyers with objective third party oversight throughout all phases of the process, from selecting the right aircraft, projecting operating costs and negotiating the acquisition through pre-purchase inspection, delivery and placing the aircraft into service.
Desert Jet Maintenance is an FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station offering scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and repair services as well as 24/7 AOG mobile jet services a wide variety of aircraft.
Desert Jet Center is a brand new, world-class independent FBO serving the needs of the business and general aviation community at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM). Desert Jet Center is a Preferred FBO for the Corporate Aircraft Association (CAA), the Citation Jet Pilots Association (CJP), and is a member of the EPIC fuel network. Desert Jet Center is the only FBO in the region to have earned the prestigious IS-BAH safety registration and the NATA Safety 1st qualification. Desert Jet Center offers hangar space that accommodates aircraft as large as the Gulfstream G650 and Global 6000.
Desert Jet has ranked on the Inc. 500|5000 list of the nation’s fastest growing, privately-held companies five consecutive years and was recently named one of the “50 Fastest Growing” women-owned/led companies worldwide.
Desert Jet’s community involvement is an important part of its existence that includes business aviation advocacy, philanthropic support through the use of our aircraft to help others in need and mentoring future aviation professionals.
Company History
Desert Jet was formed in 2007, providing aircraft acquisitions, sales and management services to its clientele. In 2009 Desert Jet earned Part 135 air carrier certification and soon after earned its first IS-BAO registration.
In 2011 Desert Jet earned its first ranking on the Inc. 500 list, appearing at spot #297 with a growth rate of over 3000%. In 2012 Desert Jet continued to multiple its growth rate and climbed to spot #69. .
In 2013 Desert Jet formed a maintenance division to fill the need for jet maintenance in the Palm Springs area. Part 145 certification was earned the same year and the company has since experienced steady growth.
In 2016 Desert Jet Center opened as the newest FBO at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Palm Springs/Thermal (KTRM).
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
IS-BAO Stage II
Wyvern Wingman
ARGUS Platinum
Inc.500|5000 List of the nations' fastest growing, privately-owned companies for five consecutive years
Part 135 air carrier certificate
Part 145 repair station certificate
Benefits
Company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance
401k plan with a 100% company match up to 6% of the employee’s salary
Profit sharing
Two weeks of vacation and personal time annually after one year of service, increasing with seniority
Sick and family medical leave including maternity and paternity leave
Paid time off for volunteerism
Use of company aircraft