John A. Y. Email & Phone Number

Miami, Florida, United States

Miami, Florida

• Managed all aspects of a dynamic Part 91 flight department operating a Gulfstream G280 and a G650 aircraft in domestic and international operations averaging 500 hours annually.
• Managed and actively contributed to a team of four pilots, a Director of Maintenance, Dispatcher, and Cabin Attendant; supports professional development and training to industry standards.
• Responsible for aircraft acquisitions including a new Gulfstream 280 and an Augusta/Leonardo 139helicopter (scheduled delivery in 2023).
• Oversaw hangar lease, insurance, LOAs, budgets, and direct communications with the owner; directed an annual budget of $6MM in support of $100MM in assets.
• Built and fostered department safety programs including SMS, aviation manuals, international operations, EFVS, and working toward ISBAO Stage I certification.

San Jose, California, United States

• Managed all aspects of a Part 91 flight department negotiating managed contracts with Landmark, Solarius, Jet Edge aviation companies.
• Initially operated a Dassault Falcon 2000, then Gulfstream 550 and King Air B200 GT in domestic and international operations averaging 600-800 hours annually; conducted numerous flights to Africa, India, Brazil.
• Performed duties as the Client Aviation Manager (CAM) for various management companies; acted as the conduit between the aircraft owner, flight department, and management company.
• Balanced a mixed aircraft fleet to meet the diverse needs of the owner.
• Responsible for finances including accounting and budgeting; trusted as an authorized signer.
• Oversaw aircraft acquisitions and dispositions for a growing and active flight department.

Van Nuys, California

• Managed all aspects of a Part 91 flight department operating a Hawker 800 aircraft in domestic and European operations.
• Oversaw contract support for pilots and maintenance, ensuring compliance with department standards.

• Liaison between VASCO and aircraft manufacturer for the first privately owned aircraft in Vietnam.
• Assisted in parts, manuals, databases, regulatory compliance with the CAAV.
• Gained significant operational experience throughout Southeast Asia flying government VIPs.