Eric
Eckardt
President
Eric has been in the aviation industry since 1984.
His early experience involved positions as sales
managers with three different aviation organizations
each with different sales philosophies. The exposure to
the worldwide market led him to establish Flight Source
International, Inc. in 1994 as an international
brokerage firm with the highest standards of
professionalism. His philosophy of providing accurate
information and presenting opportunities to his clients
with fairness has resulted in an extensive and loyal
clientele.
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eric@flightsource.com |
Maria
Eckardt
Director of International Sales
Maria has been with FSI since 1994. Her years of
sales experience coupled with her fluency in Spanish has
been responsible for FSI's success in Mexico, Spain and
South America. She is highly experienced in the
complexities of international transactions and prides in
client relationship.
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maria@flightsource.com |
James
Perkins
Sales Manager
James has extensive management experience overseeing
a large Florida Based FBO. As General Manager, he
handled all negotiations and contracts with the Federal
Government, Airlines, and Large Fractional Charter
Operations. This honed his skills in Aviation
Regulation, Aviation Law, and especially Sales. He
always looks after the best interest of his clients, and
will go the "extra mile" to insure they get the best
representation possible. He is a avid pilot and enjoys
flying an abundance of different aircraft. He looks
forward to handling all of your corporate aircraft
needs.
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james@flightsource.com |
Denis Byron
Aircraft Consultant
Denis comes with an extensive sales background of over 15 years in both the
Telecommunications & Pharmaceutical fields. He graduated from Loyola University with a Bachelors of
Science in Business Management and holds fluency in English & Italian. His professional experience
coupled with consistent exposure to various aircraft since childhood has given him both a
passion for Aviation and a keen awareness of our clients wants and needs.
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denis@flightsource.com |
Tim
Lankford
Aircraft Consultant
Tim Lankford has over 15 years
experience in the airline industry. Tim speaks
Portuguese fluently and knows the culture and customs of
Brazil. Since graduating from college in South Carolina
and gaining his Commercial, ATP, CFII, MEI ratings, he
has gained extensive knowledge in various aircraft. He
has flown singles, light twins, Turbo props, Regional
jet, B-737, and now B-757/B-767. He is type rated in the
E-145, regional jet, as well as the B-737, B-757, and
B-767. Tim is currently living in Manaus, Brazil, but
also has extensive flying experience in both USA, and
Brazil.
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Celia Tortelli
Aircraft Consultant
Celia has been has been in Sales for over 5 years. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors of Science in Multinational Business Operations and Marketing. Celia is fluent in Italian, Spanish & English. She is able to reach a wide variety of aircraft buyers and sellers with her strong communication abilities. She has extensive International Travel and Business Experience which provides her with the ability to negotiate and expedite transactions with ease. Her attention to detail and going above and beyond will help you with any aircraft need.
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Rick Bunn
Aircraft Consultant
Rick, in our Nevada office, knows, that time kills deals.
He is experienced buying, selling, marketing multimillion dollar
aircraft and helicopters. His fluency in German and Japanese, and
basic Spanish brings an additional element of International expertise
to our company.
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rick@flightsource.com |
Brian Shanks
Aircraft Consultant
Brian has 6 years of Private Aviation Experience. His work
has involved a 135 Charter Operator, and Private 91 Operations.
He has assisted with the fleet management of Mid and Large Cabin
Class Jets. He has worked closely with Government Officials travel
schedules, and understands the need for Private Aircraft Travel
in today’s environment.
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brian@flightsource.com |
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International Offices and Associates
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Victor H. Valdez
Aircraft Consultant, Mexico
Victor holds a degree in aeronautical engineering and
has twelve years experience in the Executive Aviation
Industry. He has been involved in all sectors of
aviation including maintenance, operations and
administration. Victor is well known in the aeronautical
community in Mexico. Victor's dedication and
professionalism make him an invaluable associate to
F.S.I.. Victor specializes in the Mexican aviation
market place.
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victor@flightsource.com |
Americo L. Herrera Kluka - "Milko"
Aircraft Consultant, Venezuela
Americo L. Herrera Kluka has 28 years of experience
in the Civil Aviation sector and has trained in sales
and operation courses in Beechcraft - Wichita. Americo
is also the Chief of Operations for pilots in the ATP
Corporation. He is highly respected in the aviation
industry and is well known throughout Venezuela. Many
pilots and operators know him by his nickname: Milko. He
is based in Valencia, Venezuela and is available to
assist the Venezuelan aviation marketplace in any
buying, selling or trade situations. His cellular
telephone: 58-414-4138166
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milko@flightsource.com |
Alejandro Ben
Aircraft Consultant, Argentina
Alejandro Daniel Ben started his career as a crop
duster pilot, ending as a commercial pilot. Over the
past 10 years, he has been an aeronautical consultant
and airplane broker within Argentina and with a strong
presence in the bordering countries such as Brazil,
Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Ecuador, and Paraguay.
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alejandro@flightsource.com |
Carlos Ortega
Aircraft Consultant, Colombia
Captain Carlos Ortega is highly regarded and
respected for more than thirty years in Colombia and
South America Aviation. Over two decades flying for
Avianca. Five years as Director of Aerocivil and as part
of a select team that managed to elevate the position of
Colombia to Category I to the Federal Aviation
Administration of the United States of America (FAA) and
the Federation of International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO). Wrote the Guide to operations and
airworthiness inspectors from UDEAC, document current
and consulted by both inspectors and businesses in
Colombia and other Latin American countries.His
experience in these positions has allowed to come into
contact with the industry at all levels, not only in
Colombia but in other countries in the region such as
Panama, Ecuador and Venezuela.
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carlos@flightsource.com |
Jorge G. Leon Diaz
Aircraft Consultant, Mexico
Jorge has 14 years of experience in Commercial and
Private Aviation. He as run several successful
operations and has always taken the lead in complex
negotiations and flight operation scheduling. He is a
licensed pilot and well rehearsed in part 135 & 121
operations. He stands ready to fulfill your companies
goals of a corporate aircraft selection. Jorge is fluent
in Spanish and English and specializes in the Mexican
marketplace. He is dedicated and loyal to all of his
clients and looks forwarding to assisting in all aspects
of your acquisitions.
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jorge@flightsource.com |
David
Checa
Aircraft Consultant, Ecuador
David operates an office in Quito, Ecuador. He has
many years of experience with local Airlines, charter
operators and aircraft owners in Ecuador, Colombia,
Peru, and Bolivia. Also, in the Ministry of Economy
Policy, where he has been a consultant.
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