Our Team is Formed with
a Balance of Aviation Talents
An Acquisition Team unsurpassed in the Industry
The team you select to represent your interests will make the world of difference in the success of your acquisition. Our team is formed with a balance of aviation talents. It is the depth of our network and our experience that will be the thrust to your success. World-wide, there is no other group that can represent your interests with the responsiveness and resourcefulness that our elite clients have come to expect.
Bruce Jorgensen
Bruce brings our team a strong background in military & commercial aviation, as well as a very successful marketing background. Bruce flew as a T-38 instructor pilot in the United States Air Force. Bruce flew 26 years for United Airlines and holds Captains ratings on the Boeing 777, Boeing 737-300, Citation 650, and Airbus A-320. Bruce has been instrumental in developing a successful real estate business in both Minnesota and Florida. Bruce’s extensive knowledge of Airplanes, aircraft hangars, related equipment, and marketing brings new ideas to our team. Bruce is an aviation enthusiast who personally owns a Cessna 185. Bruce is customer driven and very strong at serving the customer needs. Bruce takes the time necessary to make sure that you are equipped with the knowledge required to make your own best decision wisely and with confidence. Bruce Jorgensen’s success is your satisfaction.
Bruce’s network is global and his contacts will be instrumental in acquiring aircraft at great prices the savings of which we can pass on to our Commercial 7 Aviation Clients. Bruce’s specialty is marketing.
Bill McClure
Bill brings to our team 35 years in aviation marketing and acquisitions. Bill’s aviation career started when he was drafted into the Army in 1970- went to Vietnam and worked as an aircraft mechanic. After the Army, Bill returned to Florida and attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and obtained a BS degree in Aeronautics and Management. He has since flown over 10,000 hours in (just about) every make and model general aviation aircraft. Bill has extensive aircraft buying and selling experience and owned most of his sales inventory over 25 years. He has extensive experience in aircraft valuations and conducted many appraisals for the state of North Carolina along with major banks. The past seven years Bill has been in the airliner sales and acquisitions using his corporate aviation experience to establish a network of trusted experts around the World.
•Bill owned and operated a full service fixed based operation with a full maintenance facility and international flight school
•He has been married for 42 years and has three grown children with four grand children
•Bill’s experience gives our team a valuable blend of aviation expertise.
Bill’s network is global and his contacts will be instrumental in acquiring aircraft at great prices the savings of which we can pass on to our Commercial 7 Aviation Clients. Bill’s specialties are the brokerage issues and purchase orders.
Jim Weiland
–Sr. VP Technical Operations for Aviation Industry’s largest Leasing Company.
–Chief Operating Officer for large Regional Airline.
–Sr. VP Technical operations for a Major Airline.
–Consultant to major Aviation Engine Support.
•Sr. VP Technical Operations for Aviation Industry’s largest Leasing Company (over 1,200 aircraft worldwide)
–Responsible for all Delivery/Returns, Maintenance and Fleet surveillance.
–Negotiated all Engine/Airframe MRO Contracts and Technical/Reserve aspects of all leases.
•Chief Operating Officer for large Regional Airline.
–Turned one of the worst performing Airlines under DOT measurements into number one or number two for three years running.
–Doubled the current aircraft type Fleet size in three years.
–Led the competition and negotiations with the Aircraft Manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus and between Engine Manufacturers, GE/CFM and IAE, selecting the Airbus A319 and A321with the IAE V2500 Engine.
•Sr. VP Technical operations for a Major Airline
Jim’s network is global and his contacts will be instrumental in acquiring aircraft at great prices the savings of which we can pass on to Commercial 7 Aviation Clients. Jim‘s specialties are the maintenance and mechanical issues.
