Desert Jet Announces James McCool has Acquired Sole Ownership of the Desert Jet Group of Companies
Desert Jet announces that James D. McCool, co-owner of Desert Jet Holdings, the parent company of all Desert Jet entities, has acquired sole ownership of the companies from founder and co-owner Denise Wilson.
Palm Springs, California, May 29, 2020 – Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, announces that James D. McCool, co-owner of Desert Jet Holdings, the parent company of all Desert Jet entities, has acquired sole ownership of the companies from founder and co-owner Denise Wilson. Desert Jet will continue to be led by its Chief Executive Officer, Jared Fox.
Desert Jet was founded in 2007 as an aircraft management company by entrepreneur and aviation professional Denise Wilson. The company expanded to include charter operations as well as aircraft maintenance and FBO (Fixed Base Operator) services and in 2019 opened a spectacular, state-of-the-art, 32,500-square-foot FBO facility. The new independent FBO features a modern terminal, conference rooms, offices, and the only air-conditioned hangar in the Coachella Valley.
In August 2018, James McCool, a pilot and retired senior executive for Charles Schwab joined the company as minority owner. As McCool became more involved with Desert Jet, he realized the further potential of the businesses, the Thermal airport, and the Coachella Valley and has agreed to purchase the entire company.
“I’ve worked closely with the Desert Jet team since 2018 and have seen firsthand the value these companies hold. This has led me to the decision to acquire full ownership of Desert Jet and to assist in unlocking its potential.” said James McCool. “I congratulate Denise and thank her for building an outstanding team and company known for the delivery of outstanding client service and experience. Desert Jet is well-positioned to become the premier private aviation service provider in the southwestern U.S.”
Desert Jet CEO Jared Fox added, “The Desert Jet team is excited to begin the next chapter of our history under new ownership. It will allow Desert Jet to grow and pursue new opportunities. We will continue to focus first on our customer and employee experiences’ while also finding new ways to provide the best in safety, service, and value.”
About Desert Jet
Desert Jet is a group of aircraft management, charter, maintenance and FBO companies based in Palm Springs/Thermal, California (KTRM). Desert Jet is a full-service aviation company providing jet owners with turn-key management for their aircraft.
Desert Jet offers private flyers a smart alternative to fractional aircraft ownership and expensive membership programs. Desert Jet also assists private aircraft owners as a total aviation partner for everything from purchase, acceptance, conformity, and operation of business and private aircraft.
Desert Jet Maintenance is an FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station offering scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance and repair services to a wide variety of aircraft.
Desert Jet Center is a world-class independent FBO serving the needs of the business and general aviation community at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM). The brand new 32,500-square-foot executive facility features a state-of-the-art, modern terminal and the only air-conditioned hangar in the entire Coachella Valley. Desert Jet Center is a Preferred FBO by the Citation Jet Pilots Association (CJP) and non-profit organization, Angel Flight West. Desert Jet Center is the only FBO in the region to have earned the prestigious IS-BAH safety registration and the NATA Safety 1st qualification. Desert Jet Center offers hangar space that accommodates aircraft as large as the Gulfstream G650 and Global 7000.
For more information about our services, visit www.desertjet.com or call (800) 381-JETS.
