Jeff Jackson: Aviation is Second Nature
Did you know: He can fly an airplane, but Jackson has never ridden a motorcycle.
CEO
Jackson Jet Center
Age: 36
Years in Aviation Industry: 10
Memberships: Air Elite Network, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Saint Alphonsus Hospital Foundation
The aviation industry is second nature for Jeff Jackson, CEO of Jackson Jet Center—a full service FBO in Boise, Idaho. He comes from a long line of aviators: his father, John, a lifelong pilot, first piqued his interest in aviation at an early age by bringing him along on flights throughout the West. His grandfather, Dale, was the first person to take off and land from S66, and was pivotal in its construction. From their examples, Jackson a hobby he loved and made it into a career. Today he has 10 years of aviation experience, and has been the CEO of Jackson Jet Center since 2012. Under Jackson’s wing, Jackson Jet Center has prospered, offering Part 135 and 145 operations including avionics. In 2015, Jackson Jet Center was awarded fltplan.com’s Pilot’s Choice Award, Air Elite Network’s Diamond Service Award and was a Boise Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Finalist. Jackson graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in accounting, and enjoys spending time with his dog, Sergio, who is his favorite co-pilot.
