Mike Venable appointed Director of Safety for Starbase Jet

Addison, TX – Wednesday, January 21, 2015 – Starbase Jet is proud to announce and welcome veteran aviation executive, Mike Venable, as our new Director of Safety.

Based in our Houston, TX office, Venable is responsible for instilling a safety culture in our day to day operations which will allow us to continue to grow and operate safely and efficiently.

Venable’s impressive background includes parts 91, 121 and 135 flight time in both airplanes and helicopters. He has flown domestically and internationally as a 135 charter pilot, 91 corporate pilot, and part 121 in both scheduled and non-scheduled service. He holds CFI/II (airplane and helicopter) certificates, a CFI MEL endorsement, an ATP certificate with five jet type ratings and a commercial/instrument helicopter rating with two type ratings.

Venable said, “In the safety arena of flight operations we, as professional aviators, should set the highest standard of excellence and accept nothing less in our day to day flight operations. It is my job to give the employees of Starbase Jet the tools and awareness to be successful in this challenge.”

“We are very proud and excited to align with Mike, safety is tantamount to any great business model, here at Starbase Jet it’s our #1 priority!” States Randall Reed, President and CEO of Starbase Jet .

Contact:
Jennifer Brown
Starbase Jet
(832) 981-6471
jbrown@starbasejet.com

About Starbase Jet
Starbase Jet is an industry-leading private jet service provider, specializing in worldwide jet charter, jet card programs, aircraft management and aircraft sales and acquisitions. Backed by an $800 million company, Starbase Jet has been providing leadership and value to private jet travelers for more than a decade. With over 30 aircraft under management, across 19 aircraft types, the company delivers unparalleled standards in service, flexibility and value by designing bespoke solutions to accomplish each individual customer’s private jet needs. Starbase Jet’s operations are classified with the prestigious ARGUS International Platinum Rating – an accreditation earned by only 5% of jet charter operators. Starbase Jet has offices across the USA and abroad including Dallas, Houston, Austin, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Salt Lake City, and Singapore.