FOUNDERS

MIKE JEFFERSONMike Jefferson’s love of aviation began as a child growing up under the wide skies of Ohio, Michigan, and rural Kentucky. It has followed him throughout his career as an aviation professional, from the moment he graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1980 to his current role as co-founder and CEO of J&G Aviation. While in the military, Mike flew both F-4 and F-15 fighter jets, including combat sorties throughout Desert Storm. While serving in Germany, Mike was a member of and flew with a German glider club. In 1992, he transitioned from the USAF to the Louisiana Air National Guard, where he continued his career in fighter aviation while flying for a major U.S. airline. After proudly serving for 24 years, Mike retired in 2006 at the rank of Colonel. His decorated military career included graduating from USAF Fighter Weapons School and serving an Instructor Pilot, Weapons Officer, Chief of Safety, Squadron Operations Officer, Fighter Squadron Commander, and Fighter Wing Commander—all while amassing a deep knowledge and respect for military and civilian aircraft maintenance. Mike went on to earn his A&P certificate in 2015. Mike holds the following FAA ratings: A&P, ATP Airplane Multiengine Land, Commercial Airplane Single Engine & Glider; Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane.When he’s not “flying or fixin”, Mike loves to spend time with his wife, children and grandchild, constantly enticing them to join him in pursuits to include: all forms of flying, snow skiing, hunting, fishing, scuba diving, and traveling.

MIKE JEFFERSON

Mike Jefferson’s love of aviation began as a child growing up under the wide skies of Ohio, Michigan, and rural Kentucky. It has followed him throughout his career as an aviation professional, from the moment he graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1980 to his current role as co-founder and CEO of J&G Aviation.

While in the military, Mike flew both F-4 and F-15 fighter jets, including combat sorties throughout Desert Storm. While serving in Germany, Mike was a member of and flew with a German glider club. In 1992, he transitioned from the USAF to the Louisiana Air National Guard, where he continued his career in fighter aviation while flying for a major U.S. airline. After proudly serving for 24 years, Mike retired in 2006 at the rank of Colonel. His decorated military career included graduating from USAF Fighter Weapons School and serving an Instructor Pilot, Weapons Officer, Chief of Safety, Squadron Operations Officer, Fighter Squadron Commander, and Fighter Wing Commander—all while amassing a deep knowledge and respect for military and civilian aircraft maintenance.

Mike went on to earn his A&P certificate in 2015. Mike holds the following FAA ratings: A&P, ATP Airplane Multiengine Land, Commercial Airplane Single Engine & Glider; Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane.

When he’s not “flying or fixin”, Mike loves to spend time with his wife, children and grandchild, constantly enticing them to join him in pursuits to include: all forms of flying, snow skiing, hunting, fishing, scuba diving, and traveling.

MIKE GRAYMike Gray was our Director of Maintenance. He started his career practicing law in Dallas and Fort Worth. Being a private pilot and his love of aviation, led him to become an A&P and IA. This followed with a teaching position at Tarrant County College in the A&P school. Mike Gray and Mike Jefferson joined forces in 2015 and formed J&G Aviation, LLC in Grand Prairie, TX. Together they have grew the company, which provides general aviation maintenance service. He officially retired December 31, 2020.

MIKE GRAY

Mike Gray was our Director of Maintenance. He started his career practicing law in Dallas and Fort Worth. Being a private pilot and his love of aviation, led him to become an A&P and IA. This followed with a teaching position at Tarrant County College in the A&P school. Mike Gray and Mike Jefferson joined forces in 2015 and formed J&G Aviation, LLC in Grand Prairie, TX. Together they have grew the company, which provides general aviation maintenance service. He officially retired December 31, 2020.