Bio

Lead Captain / Check Airman Jet Aviation

Nick is currently employed by Jet Aviation, as a Lead Captain on a Global 6000 based in Stuart, FL.  Nick’s first experiences in aviation began at an early age, sitting next to his Dad in a Piper Tri-Pacer.  Fascinated with flying, he began  flying lessons at age 16.  A profession in Aviation grew from these early childhood experiences.  In 1991, Nick earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Aviation Management from Florida Institute of Technology.

His aviation career began the same way as many young aviation enthusiasts, flight instructing and towing banners on the Jersey shore in the summer.  After college, he flew a Learjet for a Med-Evac company out of Clearwater, Florida. Within a few years, he had enough jet time to secure a job with an aviation management company in Connecticut.  In his time at Key Air, Nick flew the Learjet 35 before moving into the Hawker 700 and eventually the Challenger Series aircraft.  His experience in the cabin class aircraft opened up new doors and career opportunities.

Texaco Aviation, based in White Plains, NY, was Nick’s first job with a Fortune 10 company.  Flying a Gulfstream IV, Nick transported executives around the world.  His experiences would make him a perfect fit for a job at General Electric Corporate Air Transport when Texaco closed their aviation department in 1999.

Nick spent the next eighteen years fulfilling career aspirations at General Electric Co.  A world wide flight department, GE, provided Nick with experiences flying the Challenger 604/605, Gulfstream IV, and Global Express aircraft. His career at GE also allowed for experiences in the management side of aviation for Nick.  During his time with General Electric Co., Nick held a Bombardier Challenger Advisory position, led the Training and Standards for the Challenger aircraft, and was an integral part of the new pilot interview and hiring team.

In 2015, with General Electric planning a relocation of their aviation department, Nick exited the company for an opportunity at Jet Aviation.  Within his first few years at Jet Aviation he has risen to his current position as lead captain of a Global 6000. In addition to his role as lead captain he is also a check airman and FOQUA gatekeeper.  Recently, Nick has started mentoring college graduates as they begin their aviation careers.

Nick’s current position with Jet Aviation has brought him back to Florida, where he resides in Palm City with his wife, Beth, and three teenagers, Luca, Jaxon, and Cara. In his spare time, Nick enjoys boating, fishing, traveling, and watching his children play sports.