Our Team
Danny Gizzi
Daniel Gizzi, an expert in the private aviation field with over 20 years of flying experience and 13 years aircraft sales experience, is the Founder and CEO of Aircraft Executives. Prior to founding Aircraft Executives, Daniel was co-Founder and Vice President of a fractional ownership program of Cirrus aircraft. Daniel has held various positions from sales, CFO, COO, chief pilot to director of flight operations with experience in overseeing a dozen managed aircraft, flight crews and sales transactions ranging from large body jets to single engine piston aircraft. Daniel holds an airline transport pilot license and flight instructor certificate, with flight experience in both fixed-wing and rotorcraft aircraft. Daniel received his bachelor’s degree in aviation business and MBA in Finance from the world leading aviation college Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Daniel was a founding member of the World Economic Forum's Atlanta Global Shapers Hub and is an official member of the Forbes Business Council.
danny@aircraftexecutives.com
James Cooper
James Cooper is a current Airbus 320 Captain with over 18 years aviation experience. With flying experience on both the Boeing 747, 787 and over 10,000 hours flying, James has deep knowledge of aircraft specifications, capabilities and current values. James also has valuable experience in pilot recruitment and pilot workforce planning across multiple fleets and is happy to assist in this area with clients. James has a degree in Management from UMIST in Manchester and a previous career as a management consultant specializing in finance & performance management, strategy consulting and financial modeling for start ups. James is based in London and a long suffering Tottenham Hotspur supporter.
james@aircraftexecutives.com
John Hilmes
John Hilmes is the Director of Marketing for Aircraft Executives. With a career spanning architecture, real estate, product design and private aviation, John brings a wide range of skills to the firm. His attention to detail and clarity in design and communications reflects the unparalleled customer service our clients have come to expect.
john@aircraftexecutives.com
Sarah James
Sarah James is the dedicated Office Manager, where she oversees a myriad of responsibilities essential for smooth operations. With a background in organizational management and a degree from the University of Georgia, Sarah's expertise spans from scheduling and calendaring to bookkeeping and client relations. She thrives on completing meticulous tasks to perfection, ensuring that colleagues can concentrate on their strategic objectives. Sarah's commitment to enhancing customer experiences is evident in her friendly demeanor and attentive approach. Over the years, she has provided invaluable support, always with a "no task too small" attitude.