DAN SHOEMAKER, JENN SWENSON, AND NEALON THOMPSON PROMOTED IN FLIGHT LINE OPERATIONS AT PREMIER JET CENTER

April 24, 2020 (Eden Prairie, MN)   Three leadership promotions have taken place in the flight line operations at Premier Jet Center (PJC). Dan Shoemaker has been promoted to Training Supervisor, Jennifer Swenson has been promoted to Customer Service Supervisor, and Nealon Thompson has been promoted to Line Supervisor.

“Dan, Jenn, and Nealon collectively bring 55 years of experience and knowledge into our flight line department. Their capabilities will help us expand our operations and continue to succeed in providing the best service for our customers through our commitment to prioritizing safety, training, and customer service”, says Brian Bourbeau, Line Services Manager.

Dan Shoemaker, Training Supervisor, is responsible for all training within the department as well as managing the internal quality assurance program. Dan worked in sales and customer service for 12 years and instructed martial arts for 16 years before beginning his aviation career, joining PJC as a Flight Line Technician in 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in Healthcare from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.

Jenn Swenson, Customer Service Supervisor, is leading the customer service team and managing daily operations, including the hiring, training, and development of the team. Jenn attended the University of North Dakota and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Commercial Aviation. Jenn worked as a pilot for Mesaba Airlines, Endeavor Air, and Delta Air Lines before joining the PJC team in 2019.

Nealon Thompson, Line Supervisor, is responsible for overseeing the flight line department, including the development of team members and managing essential day-to-day operations. Nealon has 27 years of experience in the field of public safety and is also responsible for overseeing PJC’s flight line safety program. Nealon holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science from the Community College of the Air Force. He is also a Certified Emergency Manager, holds a private pilot certificate, and is currently working towards earning his instrument rating and commercial pilot certificate.

About Premier Jet Center and associated companies: Premier Jet Center (PJC), based in Minneapolis, MN (KFCM), and parent company Fargo Jet Center (FJC), based in Fargo, ND (KFAR), are recognized leaders in the provision of aviation services and have been ranked among the top aviation service companies in the world. Both facilities offer a full-service FBO including refueling services, maintenance, avionics, aircraft charter and management, and upholstery and paint services. Additionally, FJC offers flight training and PJC serves as the base for the company’s aircraft sales division, Exclusive Aircraft Sales.

Fargo Jet Center and Premier Jet Center are members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Avfuel branded FBO Network, and the Paragon Aviation Network. Exclusive Aircraft Sales is also a member of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA).

Contacts: Brian Bourbeau, Line Operations Manager
(952) 641-2020 | bbourbeau@flypremierjet.com