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We have traveled around the widest part of the earth an equivalency of 3,095.13 times!

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Management Team

MARK LONDON

Rodney Beeler

Director of Operation
Rodney Beeler holds an Airline Transport Pilot Rating for A/BE-400, A-EMB-505, A/HS-125 and A/MU-300, and has amassed over 8,000 hours.
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Rodney Beeler holds an Airline Transport Pilot Rating for A/BE-400, A-EMB-505, A/HS-125 and A/MU-300, and has amassed over 8,000 hours. Rodney served in the military from 1988-96 as a helicopter mechanic and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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Brandon Parks

Chief Pilot
Brandon grew up next to a small airport in Oklahoma and fell in love with aviation. At 12 years old he joined Civil Air Patrol and started flying with them as a Cadet. 
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Brandon grew up next to a small airport in Oklahoma and fell in love with aviation. At 12 years old he joined Civil Air Patrol and started flying with them as a Cadet. He worked as an A&P Mechanic Assistant while attending Rose State College, where he studied aviation. He started flying Private and Charter at the age of 18 and received his ATP and first type rating at the age of 21. He has over 25 years of flying and over 9,000 flight hours. Has flown over 40 different types of aircraft and has received type ratings in the SD3, E110, E500, and E550. He is an instructor and check pilot in the E500 and E550. He holds ATP, CFI, CFI-I, and MEI ratings in aircraft. He has also been a small business owner (US Road Running) for over 15 years. He also enjoys creating YouTube flying videos. You can see them at https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonParksFlying

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Matthew Gilmore

Assistant Chief Pilot
Matthew’s dream was to become a pilot and he is grateful to live out his dream each day. During his career, Matthew has worked as a flight instructor and as an airline transport pilot, 
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Matthew’s dream was to become a pilot and he is grateful to live out his dream each day. During his career, Matthew has worked as a flight instructor and as an airline transport pilot, in addition to previous experience piloting a Phenom 300 before joining the Elite Jets crew. Matthew enjoys meeting people all over the country while still being able to call Florida home, as well as working with an amazing and attentive team.

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Matthew Vos

Director of Training
Matthew Vos attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He is an FAA Airline Transport Pilot, FAA Certificated Flight Instructor, Instrument Instructor, and Multi-Engine Instructor. 

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Matthew Vos attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He is an FAA Airline Transport Pilot, FAA Certificated Flight Instructor, Instrument Instructor, and Multi-Engine Instructor. Matthew has vast experience in FAR 135 charter flying as well as experience flyers over 8 business jet types, single pilot jets, and high performance multi-engine Beechcraft Barons.

Meet the elite

GREGORY BRANDES

Phenom 300 Captain
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Pilots

Elite Jets is in the top 5% of private US aviation companies with Argus Platinum, Wyvern, and IS-BAO, safety certifications. This is a code of best practices designed to achieve the highest levels of safety and professionalism in Aviation.

Pilots currently flying with Elite Jets average 10,769 hours—which equates to over seven times the industry standard in pilots’ flight experience.

STEPHEN MYERS

Legacy 500 PIC

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Stephen’s vast experience in technology and his natural interest in aviation led him to become a professionally rated multi-engine IFR pilot with ATP-certification in November of 2007. Now, with more than 15 years of experience as pilot, Stephen has become an expert in the industry with a strong understanding of the FAA and National Airspace Systems regulations.

Rodney Beeler

Legacy 500 PIC
Phenom 300 PIC
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Rodney Beeler holds an Airline Transport Pilot Rating for A/BE-400, A-EMB-505, A/HS-125 and A/MU-300, and has amassed over 8,000 hours. Rodney served in the military from 1988-96 as a helicopter mechanic and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Brandon Parks

Legacy 500 PIC
Phenom 300 PIC
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Brandon grew up next to a small airport in Oklahoma and fell in love with aviation. At 12 years old he joined Civil Air Patrol and started flying with them as a Cadet. He worked as an A&P Mechanic Assistant while attending Rose State College, where he studied aviation. He started flying Private and Charter at the age of 18 and received his ATP and first type rating at the age of 21. He has over 25 years of flying and over 9,000 flight hours. Has flown over 40 different types of aircraft and has received type ratings in the SD3, E110, E500, and E550. He is an instructor and check pilot in the E500 and E550. He holds ATP, CFI, CFI-I, and MEI ratings in aircraft. He has also been a small business owner (US Road Running) for over 15 years. He also enjoys creating YouTube flying videos. You can see them at https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonParksFlying

Matthew Gilmore

Legacy 500 SIC
Phenom 300 PIC
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Matthew’s dream was to become a pilot and he is grateful to live out his dream each day. During his career, Matthew has worked as a flight instructor and as an airline transport pilot, in addition to previous experience piloting a Phenom 300 before joining the Elite Jets crew. Matthew enjoys meeting people all over the country while still being able to call Florida home, as well as working with an amazing and attentive team.

MATTHEW VOS

Legacy 500 SIC
Phenom 300 PIC
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Matthew Vos attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He is an FAA Airline Transport Pilot, FAA Certificated Flight Instructor, Instrument Instructor, and Multi-Engine Instructor. Matthew has vast experience in FAR 135 charter flying as well as experience flyers over 8 business jet types, single pilot jets, and high performance multi-engine Beechcraft Barons.

PAUL SCOTT

Legacy 500 PIC
Phenom 300 PIC
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With an interest in aviation, Paul Scott became an FAA certified private pilot in 1999. He accomplished the FAA Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine Ratings between 2000 and 2003, and the FAA Flight Instructor rating in 2004 with Instrument Multi Engine Ratings CFI-II MEI. With 18 years of flying and flight instruction experience, he began as Captain with Elite Jets Charter June of 2017. In Paul’s role as Chief Pilot, he is responsible for assigning and supervising the duties of the flight and ground personnel, as well as overseeing the overall operations of the aviation department.

kent vos

Legacy 500 PIC
Phenom 300 PIC
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Kent’s career began in 1992 when he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Technology from College of the Ozarks in Branson, Missouri. In 2014, he became an ATP-certified, Designated Pilot Examiner with the highest level of skill and expertise to test the brightest and best aviators in the country. Today, he holds various FAA, FCC, and flight simulator certifications, as well as multiple type ratings and airframe and power plant certifications. He has experience: Flight Instructor, Director of Maintenance, Director of Training/Standards Coordinator, and PIC/FAR 91 Operations.

KEVIN JOHNSON

Legacy 500 PIC
Phenom 300 PIC
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Kevin Johnson captains the Legacy 500, a 10-passenger luxury jet with a range of 3,100 miles. Johnson trained at Spartan College of Aeronautics and American Air, later working for a pair of commuter airlines, TWA Express and U.S. Air Express. He also piloted contract flights with the U.S. Department of Defense and trained military pilots before Desert Storm.

GREGORY BRANDES

Phenom 300 PIC

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Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Gregory Brandes is a licensed and certified ATP captain, with single engine commercial ratings, as well as several instrument and instructor ratings and certifications. Gregory has served in various roles over the years, primarily focusing on aircraft development with reputable manufactures to build the T34C, C500, Lear55, multiple Boeing aircraft, shuttle carriers and the AirForce One. His total flight hours exceed 11,000 hours with more than half being in turbine powered, multi-engine aircraft.

Eric Cooter

Phenom 300 PIC
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Eric brings over 47 years of piloting experience to Elite Jets, beginning with his first solo flight on his 16th birthday. In addition to his flying experience, Eric is a Certified Flight Instructor (Gold Seal). Teaching Civil Air Patrol cadets how to fly and conduct orientation flights has been one of the greatest highlights of his aviation career. When he’s not up in the air, Eric is an avid writer and has published two books. Eric knows it is never too late to chase your dreams and is proud to join Elite Jets as a professional pilot, achieving a life-long goal.

Carlos Reyes

Phenom 300 PIC
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As First Officer, Carlos is a professional pilot responsible for assisting the captain in operating the aircraft during flight. Carlos has over 12 years of flying experience including working as a commercial pilot, as well as a Chief Flight Instructor. In his free time, Carlos is a volunteer pilot with Civil Air Patrol who assist the U.S. Air Force in Search & Rescue Missions, Disaster Relief, and other humanitarian efforts. An avid outdoorsman who enjoys camping and fishing, Carlos holds an ATP FAA license and a bachelor’s degree in Aviation.

Dave Stetson

Phenom 300 PIC
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Dave is a First Officer Phenom 300 pilot with over 50 years of aviation experience. The son of a United Airlines pilot of 32 years, he obtained his private pilot certification at 17 and graduated high school with a commercial pilot certificate.
Career highlights include 10 years living with his family in Japan and working for a Japanese commercial airline and more than 20 years as a captain with FedEx. He’s a graduate of Florida Air Academy in Melbourne, Southern Illinois University and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Oscar Jimenez

Phenom 300 PIC
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Oscar brings nearly four decades of flight experience in the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico to Elite Jets, including the past 25 years transporting both passengers and cargo globally for Atlas Air. He calls working as a pilot his childhood dream and enjoys scuba diving and deep-sea fishing in his free time.

Jose Abelardo Calmet

Phenom 300 PIC
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Jose is a native of Peru who credits his father, also a pilot, as his inspiration for a career in the cockpit.  He previously was captain for a Boeing 767 and is also certified to pilot other types of jets, including the Boeing 777 and Embraer 505. The career pilot cites Elite Jets’ professional aviation culture and family environment as key factors in his decision to join the team.

Lindon Baldwin

Phenom 300 SIC
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Lindon comes to Elite Jets from the nearby Naples Air Center, working as assistant chief flight instructor at the Naples Airport-based flight school. As a first officer, he assists the Phenom 300 captain in ensuring the flight is conducted in a safe and efficient manner. Lindon enjoys playing soccer in his free time, as well as bicycle rides and playing dominoes with his family.

Deidre Dodge

Phenom 300 SIC
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Deidre has a passion for flying and for sales, making her the ideal Manager of Client Services. In her role, Deidre works with the client services and sales teams to ensure the clients of Elite Jets receive the highest quality of care and support, from planning their trip through the duration of their flight. Prior to joining Elite Jets, Deidre has over 4 years of experience working with other aviation companies and holds a commercial pilot certificate, logging over 600 hours. Deidre earned an Aviation Business degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Joe Fragione

Bell 407 PIC
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With more than 30 years of experience as a professional pilot, Joe Fragione is certified and accredited by the FAA and other well-respected and renowned aviation institutions in the world. He has also earned various accreditations throughout his professional career to include FAA Commercial Instrument Helicopter, FAA Flight Instructor Helicopter/Instrument Helicopter, and FAA Medical Class II, as well as attending various educational, safety, and pilot training programs with Northeast Helicopters, Inc., Robinson Helicopter Co., The Helicopter Institute, and Bell Helicopter Textron. Joe served in the United States Air Force from 1966-1970 as a Sergeant Munitions Crew Chief and Sergeant Instructor for the Wings Munitions Lead Team.

Christian Kassek

Phenom 300 PIC
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Reeve Fernandes

Phenom 300 PIC
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Peter Martin

Pilot
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