CHICAGO, August 20, 2018 -- Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business aviation industry, today announced Jake Gerstein has been named chief information officer. Gerstein brings to the company more than two decades of experience across the financial, communications and professional services sectors. At JSSI, he will be responsible for leading the company’s technology initiatives and objective of bringing enhanced data and insight to support JSSI clients and operations.
“Jake is a world-class technology and data expert. He’ll play a key leadership role as JSSI continues to experience significant growth across multiple lines of business,” said Neil W. Book, president and CEO of JSSI. “I look forward to working closely with him as we look to deliver the next generation of products and services to the industry.”
“I am very excited to join JSSI given its track record of innovation, rich data set and domain expertise, as well as enthusiasm for technology,” commented Gerstein. “There are tremendous insights to be realized from mining the extensive JSSI data and many opportunities to deliver transformative services to the global business aviation market. I look forward to applying my experience to JSSI’s endeavors.”
Previously, Gerstein played a leading role at West Monroe Partners where he developed and implemented an innovative IT strategy, including application architecture and IT service delivery. His 20-year career includes roles with Computershare, UBS and Perot Systems.
JSSI manages over 8,000 maintenance events each year and covers almost every make and model of business and regional jet, turboprop and helicopter. As such, the company has a unique perspective into the actual costs associated with operating and maintaining aircraft and can offer
a cross-section of services to aircraft owners, operators and financiers seeking guidance on asset management, valuations or ongoing aircraft ownership consultation.
About Jet Support Services, Inc.
For nearly 30 years, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), has been the leading independent provider of maintenance programs to the aviation industry, covering virtually all makes and models of aircraft, engines, and APUs. JSSI provides its customers with comprehensive, flexible and affordable financial programs and tools for managing the often unpredictable costs of operating and maintaining business and commercial jets, turboprops and helicopters. As the creator of the revolutionary Tip-to-Tail® Program, JSSI is the only single source provider of this trademarked service. JSSI serves customers globally and manages maintenance services through its worldwide infrastructure of certified technical advisors.
Other JSSI Services:
* JSSI Parts gives clients the advantage of JSSI buying power and expertise as one of the largest purchasers of parts and maintenance services in the aviation industry.
* Jet Engine Leasing offers engine and APU leasing solutions. JSSI owns several rental assets for hard-to-locate platforms and can source rental assets for almost anything that flies.
* JSSI Advisory Services utilizes JSSI’s technical expertise and global network to inspect aircraft, perform ASA-certified appraisals, assist with maintenance cost planning, manage maintenance events, and provide insurance claims management. JSSI’s dedicated Asset Monitoring Platform (AMP), is available to aviation lenders as a tool to assist in the mitigation of risk and the management of financed aircraft.
* Conklin & de Decker is a leader in aviation research, consulting and education. The mission of Conklin & de Decker is to enable the general aviation industry to make more informed decisions when dealing with the purchase, operation and disposition of aircraft by furnishing objective and impartial information.
