Thomas Linn, CEO
Thomas Linn is a recognized leader in the aircraft charter industry. He is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of two Globaljet companies, both of which he founded. The companies share two core attributes: high quality service, innovative strategies in business aviation management. The Companies are:
- Globaljet Corporation established in 1998 is a worldwide charter operator and broker. The company maintains a Wyvern Wingman and ARG/US Platinum safety rating, has been approved to participate in the Visa Waiver Program, and has been ranked the #1 aircraft charter provider six consecutive years by the readership of AZ Business magazine.
- Globaljet Management Group established in 2003 is an aircraft management company specializing in aircraft sales and acquisitions. Members of the group have transacted over $100 million in aircraft sales over the past 4 years.
Prior to moving to Scottsdale in 1998, Mr. Linn was a home developer in Southern Arizona, where he was instrumental in providing affordable housing for United States military personnel. Mr. Linn lived in Los Angeles for 1 year prior to starting Globaljet where he acquired his aviation expertise.
He attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ where he was the founder of the U of A racquetball team named the “Splat Cats”. Mr. Linn is currently the assistant head coach of the National Champion Arizona State University racquetball team located in Tempe, AZ. He is active in many charities including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Arizona, Foundation for Blind Children, American Heart Association, Phoenix Art Museum, Santa Fe Opera, and the Save Venice foundation. His interests include sports car racing, sailing, and international travel.
Ted Pappas, Chief Pilot
Ted Pappas our Chief Pilot since 2008 is a 20,000 plus hour corporate pilot who has spanned the globe many times over in multiple type aircraft. Ted during his career has been type rated in 9 different Jets and 1 Turbo prop and was also Chief Pilot for two Part 121 Airlines. Ted brings to the Globaljet family a wealth of International flight experience knowledge that will assist in the company’s growing large cabin fleet. In his spare time Ted enjoys diving, snow skiing, and is an accomplished sailor.
Edgardo Adorno, Controller
Edgardo was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to Arizona in 2004 where he received his bachelor’s degree in Finance from the W.P. Carey School of business at Arizona State University in 2006. Edgardo played on the ASU racquetball team for two years and is an avid sports fan. He also plays basketball, golf and tennis. Edgardo is a really outgoing person that loves hanging out with friends and having a good time.
Charlie Hertenstein, Director of Operations
Charlie Hertenstein began a 22 year career in the Air Force in 1978. While initially involved with maintenance of aircraft, he completed his undergraduate degree in Industrial Technology from Southern Illinois University. Soon thereafter, he was accepted to the Air Force’s pilot training program. He later went on to complete a M.A. in Managerial Economics from the University of Oklahoma. After retiring from the Air Force in 2000, he flew in a number of Part 135 operations as well as for a major Part 121 carrier. His experience includes years as an Air Force instructor and evaluator pilot, was part of a standardization team responsible for 64 geographically separated flying organizations, Director of Operations for a major flight test/research facility employing over 250 people, and world-wide operations. Charlie’s other interests include skiing, genealogy, and travel.
Marc Nouh, Director of Maintenance
Marc M. Nouh began his career in Broomfield, Co at Colorado Aero Tech in 1994. After completing his A&P studies and graduating with honors and a perfect attendance, he relocated to Farmington, New Mexico where he went to work for Mesa Airlines. His aviation career since then has allowed him to experience the airline, cargo, corporate, and on-demand sectors of the industry. He currently holds an IA and is working on his DAR authorization.
Tyler Horn, Charter Sales Coordinator
Tyler Horn has had a love for aviation since his father took him to see his first air show at the age of three. He started off as a Line Service Technician at a local FBO. There he fell in love with private aviation even more. Tyler’s 3 years of working on the blistering flight lines of Arizona taught him hard work and what it takes to get a job done quickly and correctly. He now applies that knowledge to his current field of aircraft charter where he’s been for three years. His hobbies include flying, rappelling, shooting, and spending time with his beautiful wife. Tyler also dreams of one day being an aerobatic stunt pilot in air shows around the country.
Steven Newcomer, Charter Sales Coordinator
Steven was born and raised in Pennsylvania, which is where his aviation career began at the age of 15. He followed this passion to Arizona in 2005 to attend Arizona State University. In 2009, Steven graduated from ASU with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Management Technology (Professional Flight) and a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Technology Management (Aviation Management). Steven is a Commercial Multi-engine (instrument) pilot, CFI, and CFII, which he obtained during his career at ASU. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer, golf, and is a devoted fan to all of Philadelphia’s sports teams.
