Bruce Francis, President

Bruce began his career in aviation at age 20. He has flown over 35,000 hours in 56 years. He holds licenses as a private, commercial, and multi-engine airline transport pilot, with a certified flight instructor rating in all of these. Additionally, he has in excess of 10 jet type ratings and has held the position of Federal Aviation Administration designated examiner and pilot proficiency examiner in several transport category jet aircraft. His career has been incident and accident free.

He has worked in the corporate aviation management field for the past 44 years.

Bruce owns several independent companies and resides in Minooka, Illinois.

Email: BFrancis@JustPlaneHelp.com

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Jim Buchanan, Chief Pilot

Jim began his aviation career in Marine Corps aviation. He
has flown over 20,000 hours. He is licensed as a private, commercial and multi-engine airline transport pilot with certified flight instructor ratings in all of these. He holds 8 jet type ratings. His career has been incident and accident free. In addition to his flight duties, Jim is responsible for crew training and maintenance coordination.

He has worked in the corporate aviation management field for the past 23 years.

Email: JBuchanan@JustPlaneHelp.com

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Meg Raia, Executive Vice President

Meg has a background in finance and accounting initially obtained during her 6 years active duty in the United States Army Finance & Accounting Corps. In aviation, she has held positions as Director of Operations and Chief Dispatcher. She has written and maintained anti-drug and alcohol abuse programs mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration. She successfully wrote the application and business plan for an airline operating certificate, and was responsible for regulatory compliance and reports.

Meg is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company including finance and administration.  Meg has worked in the corporate aviation management field for 22 years.

Email: MRaia@JustPlaneHelp.com

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Patti Hill, Chief Dispatcher

Patti began her aviation career in Operations and Dispatch.  Her responsibilities include dispatch, scheduling, and operations.  Her organizational skills soon expanded her areas of expertise to accounting, including billing, record keeping and reporting.  Her strong accounting background is evident in her consistent attention to detail which keeps the company running smoothly.  Patti also works closely with maintenance coordination, regulatory compliance and international flight coordination.

Patti has worked in corporate aviation for 14 years.

Email: PHill@JustPlaneHelp.com


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