Pilot John International
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | John Werner |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | John Werner |
| Website | pilotjohn |
Pilot John International (abbreviated PJi) is an American company that distributes and supports aircraft parts, avionics test equipment, consumables, and aviation ground support equipment.[2]
Overview[edit]
Pilot John International is headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina and also has an aircraft equipment distribution and service center in New Bern, North Carolina.[3][4] It specializes in providing distribution and service centers for ground support equipment, aircraft components, avionics test equipment, and other aviation-related equipment.[5][6]
History[edit]
The company was founded in 2001 in North Carolina[7][8][9] and was formerly known as Carolina GSE[10] (or Carolina Ground Support Equipment[11]), but was later renamed to Pilot John International (PJi).[4]
Pilot John International's New Bern facility was expanded from 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) to 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2) sq. ft. in 2022.[12][13]
Pilot John International has partnered with ACES Systems[14] and KUNZ Aircraft Equipment and other aviation equipment companies.[15] The company also regularly attends National Business Aviation Association events such as the 2022 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum[16] and the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Orlando, Florida,[17] as well as Helicopter Association International (HAI) events such as the 2023 HAI Heli-Expo in Atlanta.[18]
John Werner is the chief executive of the company.[19]
References[edit]
- ^ "Raleigh, NC Business & Professional Services". Raleigh Chamber. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "About Pilot John International". Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "North American Service Centers | Tronair - Aircraft Ground Support Equipment". www.tronair.com. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Siebenmark, Jerry. "Pilot John Expands North Carolina Distribution Center". Aviation International News. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Pilot John International". Aviation Pros. August 5, 2014. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "PilotJohn International: Supporting You on the Ground, to Keep You in th eAir". www.launchingnext.com. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Group, Paragon Aviation (August 29, 2023). "Paragon Adds Pilot John International to Vendor Program". Paragon Aviation Group. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Pilot John International". Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Pilot John International". business.greenvillenc.org. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Carolina GSE & PilotJohn.com | Aviation Companies Directory". marketplace.aviationweek.com. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Pilot John International". MSN. 2024-01-25. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Greenville aircraft center expanding into New Bern". WITN. August 22, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "PJI completes New Bern expansion and adds MyGoFlight to inventory". www.businessairnews.com. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Contact ACES Systems International Sales Partners". ACES Systems. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "PJI Announces Distribution Agreement with KUNZ Aircraft Equipment". Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Pilot John International to Attend 2022 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum". In Flight USA. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "PJi to Attend 2022 NBAA-BACE in Orlando". DOM Magazine. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Daily, Rotor (February 24, 2023). "PJi to attend HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta". Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Why Are You Passionate About Mechanical Engineering?". January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024.