Desert Jet Center, the desert’s newest and highest customer-rated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, is extraordinarily proud to announce it has been named among the Top Rated FBOs in the Americas and rated #1 FBO in Palm Springs, CA, for the second consecutive year in… Read More
Desert Jet Center’s FBO Artist Series continues with its fourth exhibition and features the legacy of a local artist. We are pleased to announce the 2022-2023 featured artist is Steve Maloney. We are honored to support this iconic and legendary local artist with a solo exhibit of his paintings throughout our FBO facility’s terminal, hallways,… Read More
Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Thermal, California, featured the works of legendary local artist Tim Townsley at its executive FBO (Fixed Base Operator) terminal and hangar facility, Desert Jet Center at KTRM, one year ago in November 2021 as part of its artist series.… Read More
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Last quarter, Desert Jet awarded its first employee recognition award, the Jacqueline Cochran Award of Excellence, to Valente Camarillo, accountable manager of Desert Jet Maintenance. As part of Valente’s recognition award, a donation was also made in his name to support a flight for an Angel Flight West (AFW) passenger to make their medical treatment… Read More
Although working from home has become the new normal for many companies, it can also create a risk to their company culture. Without the ability to socialize and work together in person, many employees become less connected with their team members, managers, and customers. That is not the case at Desert Jet. It has been… Read More
As the country celebrates Women’s History Month, it is only appropriate we recognize the professional business aviation women who represent Desert Jet. Our female pilots, guest service coordinators, accounting, sales, operations, administrative managers, and marketing executive are talented women who contribute to Desert Jet’s continued success while inspiring others with their personal stories of accomplishments… Read More
FEATURED | PRIVATE AVIATION GPS Business Insider, Thriving in Challenging Times: A New Vision Takes Flight at Desert Jet, By Bob Marra In this new series, Thriving in Challenging Times, GPS Business Insider is highlighting local companies that have effectively managed their way through the past year under the most challenging conditions imaginable. While the year-over-year net loss of… Read More
Desert Jet Center, the desert’s newest and highest customer-rated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, is pleased to announce its status as Safety 1st Clean Certified. The clean location certification received earlier last month adds to the FBOs exemplary safety accreditations, which include IS-BAH Stage 2… Read More
Tax Holiday As part of the 2020 CARES Act to boost the economy, a tax holiday is in place through December 31, 2020, which suspends the collection of the Federal Excise Tax by the U.S. government on business aviation. For the limited time remaining, companies and individuals who purchase jet time before the end of the year… Read More
Desert Jet partnered with the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the annual All Valley Mayors and Tribal Chair Townhall held on September 24, 2020. The unique gathering of Coachella Valley leaders brought all nine of the Valley Mayors and Tribal Chairs together along with area business leaders to address a wide range… Read More
Our Commitment to Safe and Healthy Operations As we welcome travelers onboard our charter fleet and at our executive FBO facility, we are committed to providing our guests and employees with a safe environment that aligns with expert protocols for reducing and preventing the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). We accomplish this by redefining… Read More
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve, our top priority remains the health and safety of our guests, our employees and their families. Our team is working around the clock to ensure we are monitoring and responding to the latest information, restrictions, and guidelines provided by health and industry experts. We continue to closely monitor… Read More
Desert Jet, the premier full-service business aviation company based in Greater Palm Springs, California, is pleased to announce the successful completion of two of the aviation industry’s most rigorous safety audits, achieving re-certification of its WYVERN Wingman Operator status and ARGUS Platinum Rating. The prestigious Platinum Rating is the highest level of the ARGUS audit… Read More
As news develops of the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19, Desert Jet continues to actively monitor federal mandates, health advisories and local government guidance to ensure we are providing the highest level of safety to our employees, customers and families. As we are in the travel industry, it is our mission to safely transport our… Read More
Desert Jet, a leading full-service business aviation company based in the Palm Springs area, is bringing vibrancy to the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in the Coachella Valley with the launch of its new artist series. Each quarter, Desert Jet will feature a local artist and display his/her art collection throughout the company’s brand new,… Read More
Desert Jet has partnered with two iconic Waldorf Astoria hotels, The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and La Quinta Resort & Club, and the Empire Polo Club to create an exclusive and unforgettable, over-the-top President’s Day weekend package in Los Angeles and Greater Palm Springs. The $40,000 ultimate private jet polo experience begins with an overnight… Read More
Desert Jet’s vision is to build a company that makes a difference, both in the aviation industry and in our community. We aspire to give the youth in our community an opportunity to discover aviation and learn more about the many careers available to them in the industry. This summer, we welcomed Howard an 11th… Read More
Desert Jet Center, the desert’s newest and highest rated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, was among the first FBO’s to provide fee transparency in compliance with the “Know Before You Go” best business practices recommended by top General Aviation industry organizations. The “Know Before You… Read More
Desert Jet Center, the desert’s newest and highest rated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) in Thermal, California, announced it will waive all ramp fees for all Angel Flight West volunteer pilots conducting flight missions in and out of the Palm Springs area and Coachella Valley. Volunteer pilots donate… Read More
Desert Jet will be making a strong impact at the 30th Annual Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference to be held at the Convention Center in Long Beach, California on March 14-16, 2109. The company will also be recruiting and interviewing on-site at their booth in the convention hall. Desert Jet has also partnered with… Read More
