Eric
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.
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Maria
Eckardt
Director of International Sales
Maria has been with FSI since 1994. Her years of
sales experience coupled with her fluency in Spanish has
been responsible for FSI's success in Mexico, Spain and
South America. She is highly experienced in the
complexities of international transactions and prides in
client relationship.
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maria@flightsource.com |
James
Perkins
Sales Manager
James has extensive management experience overseeing
a large Florida Based FBO. As General Manager, he
handled all negotiations and contracts with the Federal
Government, Airlines, and Large Fractional Charter
Operations. This honed his skills in Aviation
Regulation, Aviation Law, and especially Sales. He
always looks after the best interest of his clients, and
will go the "extra mile" to insure they get the best
representation possible. He is a avid pilot and enjoys
flying an abundance of different aircraft. He looks
forward to handling all of your corporate aircraft
needs.
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james@flightsource.com |
Denis Byron
Aircraft Consultant
Denis comes with an extensive sales background of over 15 years in both the
Telecommunications & Pharmaceutical fields. He graduated from Loyola University with a Bachelors of
Science in Business Management and holds fluency in English & Italian. His professional experience
coupled with consistent exposure to various aircraft since childhood has given him both a
passion for Aviation and a keen awareness of our clients wants and needs.
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Charles Hornback
Aircraft Consultant
Having a father as a corporate pilot gave Charles an early start in aviation. He soloed on his 16th birthday prior to getting his drivers license and went on to obtain a commercial multi-engine rating and has logged over 3000 hours in aircraft from 152’s, up to mid-size corp. jets. Along with BS in Public Relations from Southeast Missouri State Univ, his diverse aviation background, includes sales, insurance and management. His family values, safety concerns and client care insure that all his clients are satisfied!
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Celia Tortelli
Aircraft Consultant
Celia has been has been in Sales for over 5 years. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors of Science in Multinational Business Operations and Marketing. Celia is fluent in Italian, Spanish & English. She is able to reach a wide variety of aircraft buyers and sellers with her strong communication abilities. She has extensive International Travel and Business Experience which provides her with the ability to negotiate and expedite transactions with ease. Her attention to detail and going above and beyond will help you with any aircraft need.
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Rick 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.
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rick@flightsource.com |
William "Bill" Haffner
Aircraft Consultant
Bill comes to us with twenty years of sales and marketing in the high en d luxury goods arena. His business experiences and background encompass national as well as international exposure. Bill's formal education is in Fine Art, coupled with retail sales, brokering and sales management experience. Having managed fine art galleries in Chicago, Los Angeles and Hawaii, have given him a mix of responsibilities equal to providing the kind of service and customer attention, specific to the aviation sales industry. Negotiation and detail to customer's needs are specific attributes that he possesses, along with his attention to detail.
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International Offices and Associates
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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 Commercial Director for Finesse Executive Ltd, a charter, management and sales company based in England which works closely with Flight Source on aircraft transactions.
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Alex@flightsource.com |
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. Victor's dedication and
professionalism make him an invaluable associate to
F.S.I.. Victor specializes in the Mexican aviation
market place.
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victor@flightsource.com |
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
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Carlos Ortega
Aircraft Consultant, Colombia
Captain Carlos Ortega is highly regarded and
respected for more than thirty years in Colombia and
South America Aviation. Over two decades flying for
Avianca. Five years as Director of Aerocivil and as part
of a select team that managed to elevate the position of
Colombia to Category I to the Federal Aviation
Administration of the United States of America (FAA) and
the Federation of International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO). Wrote the Guide to operations and
airworthiness inspectors from UDEAC, document current
and consulted by both inspectors and businesses in
Colombia and other Latin American countries.His
experience in these positions has allowed to come into
contact with the industry at all levels, not only in
Colombia but in other countries in the region such as
Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela.
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Jorge G. Leon Diaz
Aircraft Consultant, Mexico
Jorge has 14 years of experience in Commercial and
Private Aviation. He as run several successful
operations and has always taken the lead in complex
negotiations and flight operation scheduling. He is a
licensed pilot and well rehearsed in part 135 & 121
operations. He stands ready to fulfill your companies
goals of a corporate aircraft selection. Jorge is fluent
in Spanish and English and specializes in the Mexican
marketplace. He is dedicated and loyal to all of his
clients and looks forwarding to assisting in all aspects
of your acquisitions.
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jorge@flightsource.com |
David
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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