Elevate makes senior hires ahead of app launch

Elevate Aviation Group (EAG) has made three key executive hires as the firm prepares to launch a new booking app. 

Elevate welcomes Zach Sperber as executive vice president of Aircraft Management Sales, Greg Johnson as senior vice president of Aircraft Management Sales and Jessica McClintock in the role of vice president of Sales & Global Partnerships. 

“At Elevate Aviation, every decision comes back to how we can better serve clients,” said Greg Raiff, CEO of EAG. “As we prepare to introduce an app that will transform how clients access private aviation, we are investing in the strongest possible leadership team to ensure great performance. These new appointments bring deep industry expertise, innovative thinking, and a relentless focus on client service. Together, we are positioning Elevate not just to launch a platform, but to reshape the way private aviation is enjoyed.” 

The launch of the app marks a “transformative” milestone for Elevate as the company celebrates 30 years of operations. The platform is designed to enable Elevate to reach a new category of travellers.The app primarily targets first-time charter clients and “seasoned” travellers that know what they need and want to quickly and easily book an aircraft.

Sperber previously served as executive vice president of Aircraft Management at both Jet Linx and Jet Edge International, where he played a key role in scaling operations and developing the AdvantEdge programme. This programme helped aircraft owners offset operating costs while expanding charter availability. 

Johnson has a 25-year career in aircraft management and FBO operations. In 2001, he acquired a Bay Area FBO through Apex Aviation and successfully tripled its revenues within five years. Most recently at Jet Edge International, alongside Sperber, Johnson served as senior vice president of Aircraft Management, where together they grew its fleet size from 15 aircraft to 60 under management and 40 owned aircraft before selling in 2022 for $600m. 

McClintock joins the team with a history of growing technology platforms into market-leading solutions. As vice president of Global Account Management for FuelerLinx, she helped grow a SaaS platform to more than $3bn in annual transaction volume and expand its user base past 10,000 worldwide. She also led a $1.2m US Air Force contract that established the company’s government and defence footprint.