Jet Aviation Expands U.S. Fleet and Staffing Service

Jet Aviation has expanded its U.S.-based aircraft management and charter portfolio with the addition of 22 jets, including a pair of Gulfstream G700s. Ten of these aircraft are available for charter under its Part 135 certificate, with the other 12 registered under its Part 91 and Part 125 certificates.

A mix of around 500 midsize and large-cabin jets, ranging from long- to ultra-long-range, are included in the aircraft that Jet Aviation operates, with 200 based in the U.S. The company’s management services cover fueling, flight planning, maintenance, operational support, crew recruitment, and the option to offset costs by making the aircraft available to charter by third-party customers.

“We are proud to see continuous momentum in our managed fleet and charter offerings,” said David Dalpiaz, v-p of flight services in the Americas. “We are committed to providing our customers with fully tailored, comprehensive management services that meet their specific needs.”

The Jet Aviation group, which employs 4,500 people in 50 locations worldwide, is also expanding its staff recruitment service. Since launching the Staffing Marketplace in early 2023, the company has added about 45 enhancements, including face and touch ID for mobile iOS app users, improved ways for registering employment candidates, and enhanced document handling and notifications.

A digital portal, the Staffing Marketplace supports recruitment of specialist aviation personnel for full-time, part-time, and temporary roles. In March 2025, Jet Aviation integrated the service with the Avianis platform to streamline functions such as crew assignments, management, and administration. The service also covers contracts and payroll tasks.

“Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace is a valuable tool for connecting operators and aviation professionals,” said Elaine Lapotsky, v-p of staffing. “We are committed to advancing our comprehensive staffing portal to further empower business aviation professionals and operators alike. Our enhancements allow for more efficient usage, further refining the user experience.”

This week at NBAA-BACE 2025, Jet Aviation’s Staffing team can be found at the event’s Career Zone.

Jet Aviation is also marking the 40th anniversary of its FBO at Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI). The Florida facility now has six hangars, including a new structure alongside a Gulfstream maintenance facility that includes 42,000 sq ft of hangar and 200,000 sq ft of shared ramp space.

The company’s Palm Beach base employs 70 people and achieved fifth place in the Americas section of the 2025 AIN FBO Survey. The team there also supports Jet Aviation’s aircraft management and charter services and is one of the group’s 28 FBOs worldwide. In the next few weeks, Jet Aviation expects to open its latest FBO at Miami-Opa Locka Airport (KOPF).

“Over the past four decades, our Palm Beach facility has been a cornerstone in our U.S. network, supporting our commitment to being where our customers need us to be,” said David Best, senior v-p of regional operations Americas. “As one of the busiest business aviation airports in the U.S., Palm Beach is key to providing our customers with seamless services across the region and beyond, and we are very proud of the legacy we have built here.”