MEET GUARDIAN JET, LLC
Guardian Jet was founded in February of 2002 dedicated to the principle of synergy as it applies to human resources. The whole is in fact greater than the sum of the parts. This philosophy is reflected in the Guardian Jet team and in the way we work with our Clients. Guardian Jet has recruited individuals that complement each other and are selected first on the basis of excellence and second on strengthening the fabric of the company. With a passion for aviation as a common thread, Guardian Jets success continues to be driven by our focus on integrity, industry expertise, and consistently providing business value to our Clients.
Michael Dwyer, President
Prior to founding Guardian Jet in 2002, Mike Dwyer held Regional Sales Manager positions at Gulfstream Aerospace, Cessna Citation and Mooney Aircraft. Mike's education includes a B. A. in Business Management from the University of Rhode Island and a Masters Degree in Finance from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has logged over 2,700 hours of flight time and holds an Airline Transport Pilot Rating and a CitationJet type rating. Mike is well known throughout corporate aviation industry for his expertise, professionalism, and integrity. He has authored many industry publications and is a leader in the areas of fleet planning and optimization, aircraft brokerage / acquisition, and aviation business consulting.
Michael Mikolay, Executive Vice President and Director of Operations
Mike's career path has provided him with a strong background in aviation, business and technology. Notably, Mike holds an Airline Transport Pilot Rating, CFII, MEI and a Raytheon Premier I type rating. Mike graduated from Bowling Green State University with a BS in Aero Technologies and a minor in Computer Science. Additionally, he augmented his education with internships at Cessna Citation and Raytheon Aircraft. Prior to joining Guardian Jet as a founding member, Mike worked in Aircraft Sales at Piedmont Hawthorne Aviation in Winston-Salem North Carolina. In addition to Mikes operational responsibilities, he is a key member of the sales team and can be depended upon to create mutual satisfying agreements for our Guardian Jet Clients.
Stan Smith, Director of Technical Services
Stan has over twenty years of flight experience encompassing corporate, military and the airline industries. His qualifications include: ATP, CFII, MEI, FE, and served as an Instructor Pilot in the C-5 and C-12 (B200). He is also type rated in the CE-525, CE-550, CE-560XL, EMB-120, SA-227 and B-737. His expertise in corporate transition and pilot training includes 5 years of as the Director of Flight Operations for a Corporate Flight Department. Stans in-depth knowledge of technology, regulatory issues, aircraft, pilot training and flight operations, make him an integral part of the Guardian Jet sales team and a resource to his Clients. He is the author of the Guardian Jet Operations manual and is the Director of the Flight Standards Program.
Edward Osgood, Executive Vice President
Ed's resume includes more than two decades in aerospace sales with Bell Helicopter, Learjet and Bombardier. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Sales for The Hinckley Company, which many people consider to be the Rolls-Royce of the yachting world. As an avid sailor and pilot who flew in Vietnam and maintains his commercial pilot's license, Ed has a love of both sea and air. Having worked with CEOs, successful entrepreneurs and their staff for most of his career, he believes astute Clients place a premium on trust.
Ted Osgood, Aircraft Sales Director
Ted's expertise and specialization is in helicopter and jet sales. He joined Guardian Jet in 2007 having enjoyed success in high end automotive sales. As a former Guardian Jet intern, Ted already had roots in the aviation industry and is a private pilot. Ted places a high value on relationships with each of his Clients and is building a strong and loyal base.
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Cyndy S. Thiel, President
Cyndy S. Thiel, an experienced business aviation professional born and raised in the aviation environment, began recruiting in 1997 as the Manager of Permanent Placement at Jet Professionals. In 2001 Cyndy was recruited by Leading Edge Aviation Solutions as the Director of Permanent Placement. March of 2009, Cyndy founded her own business, C.T. Solutions, LLC, specializing in staffing and developmental consulting in the business aviation industry. C.T. Solutions expertise involves all personnel functions, including identification and selection, evaluation, reference checking, FAA accident/incident verifications, salary evaluation and succession planning. She has worked with such prestigious clients such as Harpo, Inc., The Mc-Graw Hill Companies and ExxonMobil Corporation. Cyndy has traveled all over the world and currently resides in Connecticut with her husband, a corporate pilot. Her two daughters have followed her into the aviation industry.
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William Smith, Standards Captain
Bill Smith, with more than 20,000 hours of jet time in his logbook, is the senior Standards Captain in the Guardian Jet program. Prior to flying the F-104 as a squadron test pilot and NATO instructor, Bill trained jet technicians. After his career in the USAF, Bill was a Pan Am Clipper Captain before getting his Citation 500 and 560XL type ratings. Bill has an unmatched combination of technical understanding, military, airline and corporate experience. He is an encyclopedia of flying stories. You will be a better pilot after spending a day with him and getting a taste of his sense of humor, insight and candor.
Ben Schiraldi CPA, Treasurer
Ben Schiraldi has 25 years of accounting experience including 5 years of public accounting at Price Waterhouse Coopers. For the past 20 years Ben has managed his own practice focusing on medium sized businesses. Ben's specialty is advising business owners in financial statement preparation, tax advice and compliance and financial planning. Ben provides oversight to all of Guardian Jet's financial projections and reports prepared for our clients. His affiliations include AICPA and CSCPA and he is a participant in the NBAA tax seminars.
Alena Shepard, Marketing Executive
Alena Shepard is a graduate of Albertus Magnus College. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications with a concentration in Promotional Communications. She also has previous marketing and sales experience. Alena is actively involved in working with Clients as part of Guardian Jets fleet planning and optimization offering. Her business expertise has helped her to provide timely and cost effective recommendations to her Clients. She believes that great customer service is the stepping stone to establishing long term relationships with Clients.
Sabrina Cervoni, Marketing Executive
Sabrina attained her degree in Sociology at Quinnipiac University. Her expertise is market research and aircraft valuation. As a sales and marketing professional she also plays a key role in promoting Guardian Jet. She believes maintaining a good relationship with all Clients is an essential part in the continued growth of the company. She is an enthusiastic contributor to Guardian Jet and a valuable resource to her Clients.
sabrina.cervoni@guardianjet.com