Legendary pilot R.A. "Bob" Hoover and former astronaut Gene Cernan founded Jet Fleet International in 2003. JFI's mission is to leverage the purchasing power of a global fleet and promote the highest standards of safety, quality, and savings. Jet Fleet International leverages industry purchasing power for volume discounts on jet fuel, aviation insurance, and credit card processing on behalf of hundreds of private and corporate jet owners.
As JFI's fleet grows, so too will our buying power and our list of services. We hope that you share our enthusiasm for this rapidly growing alliance where everyone comes out a winner.
Robert A. Hoover
Co-Founder
R.A. "Bob" Hoover, considered by his peers the "pilot's pilot", has spent most of his life in planes as a highly decorated fighter pilot, record breaking test pilot or master of aerobatics. The military awarded Bob the Distinguished Flying Cross, Soldiers Medal, Air Medal and Purple Heart. Bob was inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame, and the Smithsonian lists him as third among all time contributors to aviation. In June 2003, Aviation Week named R.A. Hoover one of the Top 100 Stars of Aerospace and winner of the Intrepid Aviators category.
Eugene A. Cernan, Capt. USN (Ret.)
Co-Founder
Astronaut Eugene Cernan was the youngest pilot to ever achieve the rank of Navy Captain. He is known worldwide as "the last man on the moon." Gene entered NASA's astronaut program in October 1963. Gene has flown on three separate lunar missions, Gemini IX, Apollo X, and in December 1972, he commanded the last trip in Apollo XVII. Gene received his BS in electrical engineering from Purdue University and his Master's in aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. He also attended the Wharton School of Finance and Northwestern University.
Charles H. Black
Advisory Board Member
Mr. Charles Black began his career at Hughes Aircraft. His career led him to be the Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Litton Industries (NYSE). He was later recruited to be Executive Vice President and CFO of Great Western Financial Corporation (NYSE). He next was called by Kaiser Steel Corporation (NYSE) to the positions of Executive Vice President, CFO, and then President of Kaiser Steel International. Mr. Black was also a Public Governor of the Pacific Stock Exchange for 21 years, a Director of six of the largest Capital Group Mutual Funds, and an executive for ten other companies in military and commercial markets. Currently, Mr. Black is on the Board of Directors of Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE) and an Advisory Director of Windsor Capital Group.