National Jets Hires James Dent as Vice President of Flight Operations

National Jets announced the appointment of James (Jim) Dent as vice president of Flight operations.

Dent brings with him a diverse background offering more than 50 years of aviation experience. Dent began his aviation career as a private pilot, obtaining his license at age 16. Dent was instrumental in helping to develop and write the B727 Pilot Training program for Burnside Ott in Miami and became their program instructor at the age 24. Throughout his career Dent has grown to fulfill the duties of Chief Pilot and Director of Operations for well-known South Florida 135 operators. He brings with him more than 23,000 hours of flight time and has worldwide operating experience as a commercial pilot.

Dent has already assisted our flight group as Director or Training providing enhancements to the National Jets curriculum and development of our new General and Flight Standards Operating Manuals. Dent will be responsible for all divisions within our Part 135 program and we look forward to the further refinement and expansion of our operations with the experience that he brings to the position.