About the Facilitator: Kent S. Jackson

Kent S. Jackson is founder and managing partner of Jetlaw, LLC®. He assists clients in establishing appropriate operating structures for Part 91, Part 135, Part 375, Part 380 and complex hybrid operations and has helped clients obtain Part 135, Part 125 and Part 380 authority. Jackson has represented companies and individuals in DOT, CBP and FAA enforcement proceedings and IRS tax audits. His clients include airports, corporate jet owners, lessors, investment banks, manufacturers and government agencies.

Jackson frequently speaks on behalf of the NBAA and other aviation groups. He is past chair of both NBAA’s Tax Committee and the NBAA Regulatory Issues Advisory Group, and a past member of the NBAA Advisory Council (formally known as the Associate Member Advisory Council). Jackson was also a principal participant on the FAA’s Fractional Ownership Aviation Rulemaking Committee and the Part 125/135 Aviation Rulemaking Committee. He is the Industry Chairman of the FAA’s Part 135 Rest and Duty Aviation Rulemaking Committee.

As a type-rated airline transport pilot, flight instructor and repairman, Jackson has flight experience in Part 91 and Part 135 operations. In addition, he owned Blue Feather Charter, LLC, an air carrier operating on-demand flights under FAR Part 135. Jackson is a Formula 1 race pilot and races Race 27 Once More at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, NV.