Jay grew up in the family business, Reeder Flying Service in Twin Falls, ID. His grandfather started the business in 1941. He cleaned airplanes, swept hangars, and did the parking and fueling of airplanes at a young age. He became Vice President and the 3rd generation to run Reeder Flying Service until it was sold.
He then worked as a Material Operations Coordinator for EuroTec-Vertical Flight Solution, a company that specializes in dynamic components and turbine engines for Airbus Helicopters. The company is located in Eudora, Kansas.
Jay spent 8 years at Western Aircraft as a MRO Regional Sales Manager, selling light jet and turboprop maintenance. He specialized in Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24, Cessna Citation Jets, Embraer Phenom 100 and 300, King Air (all models), and Piper M500 and M600.
His vast experience with the Pilatus aircraft gives him an excellent background for his position selling engines, propellers, batteries, and electrical upgrades to the already high-performance Pilatus aircraft.
Hobbies include spending time at home in Boise, ID with his wife and 2 Labrador Retrievers, Gus and Sam, fly fishing and skiing.
Credentials:
Student Pilot License
BA Degree in Liberal Arts and Science from Utah State University.
