Jon W.
CEO and Managing Member at Dark Horse Aviation- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CE-525 Single Pilot Type Rating
Federal Aviation AdministrationSep, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Pilatus PC-12 Type Training
SIMCOM Aviation TrainingApr, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
Federal Aviation Administration - FAADec, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Commercial Pilot (Fixed-Wing, Single/Multi Engine, Instrument) Certificated Flight Instructor (ASEL, IFR)
Federal Aviation Administration - FAAMay, 2010- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Dark Horse Aviation
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO and Managing Member
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Jul 2021 - Present
Unlocking durable cash flow from the black box industry of aviation real estate for accredited, aviation-minded investors through disciplined acquisitions and specialty operation of a hangar and FBO portfolio across the US. CEO and Managing Member of the Fund and Fund's General Partner (GP) and Investment Manager (IM), responsible for all aspects of startup, compliance, finance and accounting, investor recruitment and management, airport relations, deal due diligence, acquisitions, dispositions, and operations. Show less
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CENTREX
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive
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Jun 2017 - Apr 2021
Responsible for strategic planning to achieve Ownership's mandated three year goals across all segments of the business, as part of the three-person "Triad" Executive Team.
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Director of Business Development
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2021
Co-Developed Centrex's core product offering and strategy, dubbed "Build+", central to transforming Centrex from a five-person traditional General Contractor to the Western US' preeminent turnkey Aviation Design and Construction Firm. Achieved 25% YoY revenue growth while tripling the company's region and average project value.
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Corporate Pilot
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Apr 2014 - Apr 2021
CJ2+ Single Pilot Type Rating and PC-12/45
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Business Development Associate, Director of Safety, Property Manager
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
Property managed over 500,000 SF of corporate hangars and offices at the Southend Corporate Airpark (UAO).
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Aurora Aviation, Inc
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, Manager, Charter Pilot
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Nov 2012 - Jan 2014
King Air 200 and Cessna 421 Survivor
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Flight Instructor
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Jan 2012 - Nov 2012
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Don Maxwell Aviation Services, Inc.
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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Delivery Pilot, Mechanic
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Apr 2010 - Sep 2011
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Shop Intern
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Feb 2010 - Apr 2010
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