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Meet Our Staff

Main Office

Eric EckardtEric Eckardt
President

Eric has been in the aviation industry since 1984. His early experience involved positions as sales managers with three different aviation organizations each with different sales philosophies. The exposure to the worldwide market led him to establish Flight Source International, Inc. in 1994 as an international brokerage firm with the highest standards of professionalism. His philosophy of providing accurate information and presenting opportunities to his clients with fairness has resulted in an extensive and loyal clientele.

Maria EckardtMaria Eckardt
Director of International Sales

Maria is married to Eric Eckardt who founded FSI in 1994. Her years of sales experience coupled with her fluency in Spanish has been responsible for the company’s success in the Latin sector. Maria works closely with our representatives in Mexico, Venezuela and Ecuador. She is highly experienced in the complexities of international transactions and prides in client relationships.

Rick BunnRick Bunn
Aircraft Consultant

Rick, in our Nevada office, knows, that time kills deals. He is experienced buying, selling, marketing multimillion dollar aircraft and helicopters. His fluency in German and Japanese, and basic Spanish brings an additional element of International expertise to our company.

Rick BunnRamon Hernandez
Aircraft Consultant

Ramon brings his many years of sales and research experience to Flight Source. While living in South America he benefited from the convenience of having aircraft in his circle of family and friends, for business use and for pleasure. Ramon is fluent in Spanish & English and has a degree in Architecture and Management. He has travelled extensively and lived overseas (most recently in the South Pacific for 2 years). His goal is to provide our customers with superior service and attention to detail. Successful transactions for Ramon are those that continuously yield satisfied buyers and sellers, customers for life. At FSI, Ramon specializes in the King Air and Gulfstream market.

Jeff LashwayJeff Lashway
Aircraft Consultant

Jeff's passion for aviation is coupled with exceptional problem-solving abilities and a keen client needs assessment aptitude. Aggressively identify opportunities, develop focus, and provide realistic aircraft sales solutions for all clients. Jeff has extensive sales background as Senior Sales Executive at Pitney Bowes with a 12 year track record, surpassing million-dollar sales quotas within a highly competitive market. At FSI, Jeff specializes in the Learjet, Pilatus and Embraer markets.

Remi SzymanskiRemi Szymanski
Aircraft Consultant

Remi comes from a diverse IT background working with Marine Corps Fighter Squadrons. Along with his ambitious attitude, Remi brings his Marine Corps values of commitment and integrity to every deal. He specializes in Dassault Falcon and Beechcraft Baron markets. In addition, he has an extensive customer service background and sales experience in the travel industry. Remi is fluent in both English and Polish giving us more international reach. All of which makes Remi an excellent addition to the Flight Source team.

Robert MorinRobert Morin
Aircraft Consultant

Robert has an extensive background in research, sales, and communications. As a legal investigator, Robert received accolades for the depth and accuracy of his findings. His sales background in Real Estate allowed him to use his communication skills and research ability to achieve success and maintain a large network of clients and associates. He spent 2 years in Europe as a part of his college career, expanding his knowledge of global professional practices and exploring the various cultures of Europe. Robert has a personal passion for general aviation and uses that in conjunction with his other skills to be a highly motivated and client service oriented sales person. Robert specializes in the Avanti, Piper Meridian and Malibu Jetprop, Socata TBM, Conquest, and Turbo Commander market.

Patrick EckardtPatrick Eckardt
Aircraft Consultant

Patrick Eckardt has been around the aviation industry since childhood, and has always had a passion for it. He takes pride in the fact that his family has strong roots in aviation, and has worked in the business before. Patrick has been associated with FSI since 2008, and believes that sales isn't about just knowing the aircrafts, but also knowing the people behind the aircrafts in order to best help service them, and their aircraft.

 

International Offices and Associates

Victor H. Valdez Alex Hunter
London Branch Manager

Alex headed the sales team at a respected charter brokerage where he achieved record sales before breaking off to found and manage The Private Jet Club Ltd in early 2007. Following external investment the company launched Europe's first charter sharing website, PrivateJetShare.com in 2008 which Alex pioneered.
Alex runs Flight Source's London office and represents the company throughout Europe. In addition to this he acts as Commercial Director for Finesse Executive Ltd, a charter, management and sales company based in England which works closely with Flight Source on aircraft transactions.

Victor H. Valdez Jorge Waring
Aircraft Consultant, Mexico

Jorge Edgar Waring Rodriguez, Mexico, D. F. has been involved as Manager of Acquisition of Aircraft for several Large companies throughout Mexico. Working as manager for Special Services of Air Transport, Guadalajara Airport, programming of flights and assignment of planes and Empresa Secretary of health and assistance, his experience includes dealings State Governments and several Aviation related companies.

Victor H. Valdez Victor H. Valdez
Aircraft Consultant, Mexico

Victor holds a degree in aeronautical engineering and has twelve years experience in the Executive Aviation Industry. He has been involved in all sectors of aviation including maintenance, operations and administration. Victor is well known in the aeronautical community in Mexico. His dedication and professionalism make him an invaluable associate to F.S.I. Victor specializes in the Mexican aviation market place.

Americo L. Herrera Kluka - Milko Americo L. Herrera Kluka - "Milko"
Aircraft Consultant, Venezuela

Americo L. Herrera Kluka has 28 years of experience in the Civil Aviation sector and has trained in sales and operation courses in Beechcraft - Wichita. Americo is also the Chief of Operations for pilots in the ATP Corporation. He is highly respected in the aviation industry and is well known throughout Venezuela. Many pilots and operators know him by his nickname, "Milko". He is based in Valencia, Venezuela and is available to assist the Venezuelan aviation marketplace in any buying, selling or trade situations. His cellular telephone: 58-414-4138166

David ChecaDavid Checa
Aircraft Consultant, Ecuador

David operates an office in Quito, Ecuador. He has many years of experience with local Airlines, charter operators and aircraft owners in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. Also, in the Ministry of Economy Policy, where he has been a consultant.

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