AEROCOR - Key Persons
Dennis began his aviation career in college while studying computer science and mathematics at Washington State University when he earned his private pilot pilot license and enlisted in the Washington Air National Guard. Upon graduating, he earned a US Air Force Commission and went on to serve as a B-52 NAV / Weaponeer, F-15C Eagle pilot serving on three assignments across the US and Europe, an instructor with the US / German joint F-4F training squadron, a Fighter Weapons School instructor, T-38C instructor, and a Deputy Commander, Deployed Squadron Commander, and Deputy Group Commander for a Joint Terminal Air Control squadron and Special Forces unit at Ft. Lewis Army base in Tacoma Washington. Between USAF assignments Dennis earned his civilian multi-engine and instrument ratings. After retiring from the USAF, Dennis went on to work as an FAA Operations Inspector at the San Jose, CA FSDO, a Contract Pilot in the Citation series aircraft (CE-500, 501, 560, 525S), and co-founder of Mach 5 Aviation flight school in Auburn, CA which he runs to this day.
Job Titles:
- President of Aircraft Management Solutions
Garrett Woodman, President of Aircraft Management Solutions, has over 25 years of experience in nearly every corner of the Aviation Industry. Garrett dedicated 17 of those years to Business Aviation and his unique expertise is showcased through his involvement in a range of management roles at companies of varying sizes, from boutique firms with a fleet of two aircraft to the two largest enterprises managing over 300. Garrett's leadership experience on the flight department level has been crucial in his understanding of how to meet the intricate needs of clients and their crews. In the current climate with a significant pilot shortage, his long-standing relationships with experienced flight crews worldwide have become an invaluable asset in this dynamic industry. Attracting and then retaining top talent to your safe and well-run flight department is at the core of what Aircraft Management Solutions represents. It demonstrates Garrett's profound influence, strategic insight and passion for the Business Aviation industry.
Gavin Woodman is a seasoned aviation professional with an impressive record both inside and outside of the cockpit. As a professional pilot, Gavin has over 9,000 flight hours, he holds ATP AMEL, Commercial ASEL/ASES, CFII, MEI certificate and PIC type ratings in the CitationJet 525 series (CJ-CJ4), Citation 510 Mustang, Eclipse 500, Bombardier CL-65 (Challenger 850), Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320. He has served as Captain in both Part 135 and Part 121 international operations.
Prior to co-founding AEROCOR, Gavin served on the sales teams for two large aircraft manufacturers as well as the director of sales for the world's largest fleet operator of CitationJets.
Gavin holds an MBA from the Rady School of Management and a BA in Economics from the University of California San Diego
Job Titles:
- Client Services Coordinator
- Manager of Client Services
Jens Personius joined AEROCOR as the light jet Client Services Coordinator in 2019. He has more than eight years of customer service experience several of which he spent working directly with high profile clients and their families including artists, celebrities, and executives. Most recently, Jens managed a grant writing team for a growing educational nonprofit and volunteered his spare time working as a mediation specialist at the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach, California.
Justin Beitler followed his passion and entered aviation full time in 2008, serving as a regional salesman and National Marketing Director of the world's largest fractional program for piston aircraft. Prior to this, Justin held various positions in Information Technology where he created several "mission critical," database driven software applications for various healthcare organizations.
A pilot since the age of 19, Justin holds a number of piloting credentials including all 5 ATP ratings (AMEL, ASEL, AMES, ASES, & Rotorcraft Helicopter) Commercial pilot LTA-Balloon, & Rotorcraft Gyroplane, CFII, MEI, CFI-H, CFI-Gyro, and he is type rated in the Eclipse 500, Citation Mustang, & Phenom 100. Justin has logged over 4,800 hours, including eight North Atlantic crossings and one world speed record. Since 2014 Justin has represented the buyer or seller in roughly two thirds of all Eclipse 500 transactions world wide.
Justin holds a BS in Economics and Human & Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University.
Rich Hayes brings an impressive level of experience to the AEROCOR team. His flying career began early at the local airport near his childhood home in Oregon. Rich first soloed at age 16, earning his private pilot's license at age 17. He joined the U.S. Air Force and spent a decade flying F-111 attack aircraft throughout Europe and the U.S., later returning to Oregon to fly F-4's and F-15's for the Air National Guard. Rich continued his flying career in the civilian world, flying for Western Airlines (which merged with Delta Airlines) for another 20 years. He first started flying Eclipse 500 aircraft in 2009 (shortly after it was introduced) and became an Eclipse instructor in 2011. He currently lives in Georgia with his wife of over 40 years
Scott Kirby is a true example of the American Dream. Born in the streets of Tijuana, Mr. Kirby immigrated to the United States at the age of 6 months, all alone and without a penny to his name. Today, Mr. Kirby is in charge of AEROCOR company morale and team building. He takes pride in building esprit de corp and he has become an integral part of building company culture.