WISCONSIN DELLS, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA) named Jet Air Group of Green Bay, Wisconsin, the 2012 “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year.” The award recognizes excellence in the aviation trades. WATA board member, Bruce Botterman of NewView Technologies, presented the award to Jet Air Group CEO Al Timmerman, May 8, during the Wisconsin Aviation Conference at the Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells.
Jet Air, which is located at Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) in Green Bay, has seen successful growth and development over the years, including the completion of a 29,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility in 2010. In addition, Jet Air has grown from 29 employees to more than 40, and has added new aircraft to its fleet, and expanded its flight school.
Jet Air has also demonstrated a commitment to furthering the aviation industry by partnering with Lakeland College and its four-year aviation program. Jet Air recently added an FAA-certified flight simulator, testing center and helicopter training to its flight school, making Jet Air the only full-service training facility in the Green Bay area. “Aircraft and helicopter pilots are really in demand right now,” said Timmerman. “Being able to offer flight training as part of what we do helps to grow our business, while preparing the next generation of pilots.”
Partnerships have been another important element to Jet Air’s success, including providing service to the Green Bay Packers, the oldest Mitsubishi service center in the U.S., and flight training as a certified Cirrus flight-training center. Jet Air also holds a number of fundraising events for non-profit groups each year, because the company understands the importance of giving back to the community that has supported it, Timmerman noted.
Overall, Jet Air attributes its success to its people. “You can have the best equipment, location and facility, but it doesn’t mean anything if you don’t have dedicated and committed people to help you meet your goals,” Timmerman said. “I’m very proud of our staff.”
The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA) is the professional organization representing aviation businesses before the State of Wisconsin, Federal Aviation Administration, and other groups and organizations.
For more information about Jet Air Group, go to www.jetairgroup.com.