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Co-Founder Private Aviation Membership Platform

Role overview

Summary

This role is for a Co-Founder & COO to lead the development of a new private aviation membership platform at a startup focused on luxury travel. You will be responsible for building partnerships and establishing a scalable aviation business model.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in private aviation, business aviation or charter operations.
  • Previous leadership experience with a Part 135 operator, private aviation brokerage, jet card or fractional aviation business.
  • Strong relationships with aircraft operators, owners, brokers and FBOs.
  • Understanding of charter economics, aircraft sourcing and operational management.
  • Preferred: Experience scaling an aviation business or launching a new aviation product is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage a network of premium private aviation operators and aircraft partners.
  • Develop commercial agreements and preferred aircraft access.
  • Lead charter sourcing, pricing and aviation operations.
  • Establish relationships with FBOs and aviation service providers.

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Freelance
  • Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Leadership
  • Relationship Management
  • Entrepreneurship

About the company

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EPL Group Inc.

  • Private Equity, VC & Holdings
  • 2โ€“10
At EPL Group, we combine real-world experience with a deep understanding of business dynamics. Our journey through the entrepreneurial landscape equips us to empower ambitious founders and innovative startups.What We Do:- Venture Capital: We invest in startups and scale-ups, helping them realize their potential.- Advisory Services: We provide expert support in Capital Raising, Private Funds Placements, and Debt Advisory.

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Job description

Build the next generation of private aviation.

We are developing a new private aviation membership platform designed for entrepreneurs, family offices, executives and UHNW travelers.

Our vision is to combine the convenience of private aviation, the economics of shared access and the exclusivity of a premium membership club.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial aviation executive to join as Co-Founder & COO, leading the development and execution of the aviation business.

Your mission

  • Build and manage a network of premium private aviation operators and aircraft partners.

  • Develop commercial agreements and preferred aircraft access.

  • Lead charter sourcing, pricing and aviation operations.

  • Establish relationships with FBOs and aviation service providers.

  • Help develop our membership and corporate aviation offering.

  • Build a scalable, technology-enabled aviation platform.

  • Work alongside the founding team to develop the business, partnerships and long-term growth strategy.

Who we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in private aviation, business aviation or charter operations.

  • Previous leadership experience with a Part 135 operator, private aviation brokerage, jet card or fractional aviation business.

  • Strong relationships with aircraft operators, owners, brokers and FBOs.

  • Understanding of charter economics, aircraft sourcing and operational management.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset, commercial instinct and a passion for building something new.

Experience scaling an aviation business or launching a new aviation product is a strong advantage.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to join at the founding stage, with meaningful equity participation and the possibility to build and lead a new business in one of the most exciting segments of luxury travel.

We are building an asset-light model, leveraging established aviation operators and technology infrastructure to deliver a differentiated membership experience.

Interested in building this with us?

If you have the aviation experience, industry relationships and entrepreneurial ambition to make this happen, let's connect.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

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