2015 40 Under 40: Jonathan Jobe

Jonathan Jobe: Races to Aviation

Director of Operations

Advanced Aviation

Advanced Jet Center KIXD

Age: 27

Years in Aviation: 10

Memberships: Corporate Aircraft Association, NATA, Commemorative Airforce, NBAA

Did you know?

Jobe has a real American alligator as a pet in his house.

Cars were his early passion, however, Jonathan Jobe says he quickly learned there was only so much a car could do for him in the terms of a career. He stumbled on a line service job in Kansas City 10 years ago and knew immediately aviation was for him. Today, Jobe is the director of operations for Advanced Jet Center. Jobe lives in the Kansas City area with his wife Shyla, sons Jaxon and Jaden, and daughters Sadie and Natalie. Jobe started his aviation career 10 years ago in Kansas City. Since then he has traveled the country working with award winning FBOs. General aviation is his hobby and profession. Jobe is also an active supporter within several aviation communities including the Commemorative Air Force, Crown Flying Club, CAA, NBAA and local airport authorities. Over the past decade, he has learned what FBOs need to survive. He currently uses his knowledge and talent to develop successful formulas for the general aviation industry. He has consulted with several FBOs to assist them with profitable outcomes. In 2011, Jobe was asked to join the Advanced Aviation team to help revive the company during its roughest patch. Using new ideas with old concepts he was able to turn the FBO around. By 2012, Jobe helped the company break its total gallons sales record. In 2013, he developed QuickTurn Central fuel program that caters to cross country flights needing a fuel stop. The program offers competitive fuel pricing, concierge service and old fashion charm. It has become known by thousands of pilots as “America’s new fuel stop.” Pilots know they can count on Jobe to assist with all needs, even after hours. Jobe's program not only increased traffic to the FBO, it significantly increased overall traffic to the airport. Exciting challenges and developments are planned for 2016. Jobe continues to use his expertise in marketing and development to expand and grow Advanced Jet Center and The New Century Air Center KIXD.