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Tradewind Aviation is a growing Part 135 commuter & on-demand operator with four bases offering private charter and scheduled service throughout the U.S. and Caribbean.
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Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean. Tradewind is headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut with operational bases at Westchester County Airport in New York, Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico, and Witham Field in Stuart, Florida.
With a fleet of 30+ Pilatus PC-12s, Tradewind is the market leader in regional air mobility, servicing luxury destinations such as Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, St Barths, Virgin Gorda, Tortola, Anguilla, and the Bahamas.
Scheduled flights offer the comfort and convenience of a private charter for the cost of a single seat. In the US, scheduled flights are operated from the New York area to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Flights depart from private FBO terminals, providing efficient and seamless travel to our guests’ destinations. In the Caribbean, scheduled flights are operated between San Juan, St Barths, Anguilla, Antigua, Virgin Gorda, Tortola, and St Thomas. From Tradewind’s Southeast base in Palm Beach, scheduled flights operate to Marsh Harbour and North Eleuthera.
Private service is operated in our fleet of Pilatus PC-12s, allowing guests to have control over their travel experience and fly on their own time. Our fleet allows guests to land at airports closer to their final destination, allowing them to maximize time doing what they love. Our client service team is happy to assist with every step of the journey, including custom catering, ground transportation, and more.
We would welcome the opportunity to provide our personal level of service for your next journey. Feel free to contact us at any time to discuss your travel needs. We look forward to talking to you and welcoming you aboard!
For the past four years, Tradewind has been named in the Top 5 Best Airlines in the United States. Find out more here. Thank you to all who have taken the time to vote and support Tradewind over the years!
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A company is nothing without its leaders. The Tradewind leadership team has 10 decades of experience in the private aviation and transportation industry and brings that expertise to Tradewind's daily operations.
With over thirty years as a pilot, Eric is the founder of Tradewind Aviation. He began his aviation career as a charter sales representative for Westchester Air, eventually serving as a pilot, Director of Marketing, and General Manager. Prior to aviation, Eric developed residential and commercial real estate in southern New York and founded a successful e-commerce business. Eric holds a B.S. in entrepreneurial management and economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Eric is also founder and President of the D-Day Squadron, a philanthropic organization dedicated to historic aircraft from World War II.
David is a founding member of Tradewind and is responsible for sales, marketing, and business development. Prior to Tradewind, David served as brand and product director with several leading online marketing services firms. David is an instrument-rated pilot and holds a B.S. in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University of Vermont.
With over 15 years as a certificated pilot Adam brings considerable experience to the Tradewind Aviation team. Adam graduated magna cum laude from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2003 with a Bachelors degree in Aeronautical Science. He currently holds an Air Transport Pilot certificate as well as an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic’s certificate. Adam’s experience prior to coming to Tradewind includes flight instructing in both land and sea planes.
Elise joined Tradewind as Chief Financial Officer in 2024 with over 20 years of senior leadership experience across multiple industries including technology, consumer goods, professional services, and industrial manufacturing. As CFO, Elise provides counsel on all financial, business, and operational aspects of Tradewind's growing business with a focus on increasing profitability and growth. Elise graduated summa cum laude from the University of Connecticut with a B.S., earned her M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University, and is a CPA.
A lifelong aviator, Adam became a pilot at the age of 16 and transformed his passion for aviation into a career. After earning a B.S. in Aeronautical Science with a minor in Air Traffic Control from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Adam has held various roles within the industry including Line Pilot, Instructor, Director of Operations, and Senior Vice President of Flight Operations. Adam has an ATP with a Type Rating in the EMB135/145 Jet.
Responsible for the maintenance of the Tradewind fleet and all technical flight operations, Kyle has been with Tradewind since 2004. Starting as an apprentice, he then became Director of Maintenance in 2009, before being promoted to Vice President of Maintenance in 2024. Kyle holds an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic's Certificate and an Inspection Authorization Certificate, as well as a degree from the Stratford School for Aviation in Maintenance Technicians.
Crist is responsible for all aspects of Tradewind's people including Human Resources, talent management, team member training & development, pilot training experience, compensation & benefits strategy. Prior to Tradewind, Crist held HR Leadership positions across the Retail and Financial Services sectors specializing in luxury retail. Crist holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Brain Behavior, Cognition and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan.
As Vice President of Revenue, Jen is responsible for the Sales and Marketing teams at Tradewind. Jen has a B.A. in Communications and an M.B.A. in Transportation Economics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. After more than 8 years in the aviation industry, Jen has extensive knowledge on aircraft sourcing, vendor partnerships, global account management, client retention, and client experience.
Elizaveta started with Tradewind in 2017 as a Pilatus PC-12 First Officer, before being promoted to Standards Captain, Instructor, Assistant Chief Pilot, and now Chief Pilot. Elizaveta is a Certified Flight Instructor and holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and a B.S. from Lesgaft National State University. Prior to Tradewind, Elizaveta was a Flight Instructor on full-motion flight simulators.
With over 20 years in the aviation industry, Ed started with Tradewind in 2013 as an A&P Mechanic. He quickly rose to the HPN Base Supervisor, then Lead Supervisor of Maintenance, Assistant Director of Maintenance, and now Director of Maintenance. He graduated in 2013 with an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Certificate and a degree in Maintenance Technicians from The School of Stratford Aviation. His background includes valuable experience as an Aircraft Crew Chief in the United States Air Force, where he worked on F-15s and F-22s, and subsequent work in a turbine repair shop, rebuilding engines for the U.S. Navy.
Quinn joined Tradewind in 2023 as Director of Customer Service and is responsible for the owner services, scheduled services, and client services teams. Quinn’s expertise in data-driven decision-making paired with her extensive background in strategic implementation targets improves the overall Tradewind client experience.
Now Director of Scheduling and Dispatch, Blake started with Tradewind as a Charter Sales Representative in 2012. He has also worked as a Dispatch Supervisor and Charter Department Advisor for Tradewind. Blake holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation/Air Traffic Management and an Associate degree in General Aviation Operations from Daniel Webster College. Blake has over a decade of experience in the aviation industry.
With over a decade of experience in the marketing industry, Grace is responsible for the Tradewind Marketing Department. Grace started with Tradewind Aviation in 2014 as a Marketing Administrator and is now the Director of Marketing. Grace graduated from Mount Ida College in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Tourism Management.
With over 20 years of HR experience, Maria is the Senior Manager of HR & Talent Operations for Tradewind Aviation. Before starting with Tradewind in 2014, Maria attended Albertus Magnus College for Business Administration, and worked within the Non-Profit, Finance, and Insurance industries.
With over 50 years of experience in the aviation industry, Tony is the Caribbean General Manager for Tradewind Aviation. Before joining Tradewind in 2014, Tony worked as Director of Ground Operations and Customer Service Manager for other major airlines in San Juan. Tony holds B.A. from Inter American University of Puerto Rico.