JUMP SEAT ADVISOR
Welcome to Jump Seat Advisor, where we combine 70+ years of expertise to provide top-tier consulting services to airlines and aviation-related businesses.
With a wealth of experience in negotiating hundreds of lease agreements, resolving technical and specification issues, and managing aircraft and engine purchases and sales, we have worked with leasing companies and airlines of all sizes across the globe. Our goal is to collaborate with your in-house team to leverage our experience, help you save money and time, reduce risk, increase operational flexibility, and optimize lease terms and conditions.
Who We Are
Michael Platt
Michael began his career as a lawyer in private practice before becoming Legal Counsel for McDonnell Douglas Finance Corporation. He then spent 15 years at ILFC, first as a lawyer and then as a marketing executive. Additionally, Mike was given responsibility over aircraft sales to third parties. In 2007, Mike became the Chief Investment Officer of Aircastle, overseeing teams responsible for aircraft leasing, returns, sales, and acquisitions. From 2011 to 2023, Mike served as the CEO of Lease Corporation International (LCI), later becoming Vice Chairman and Senior Advisor to the Libra board.
Contact Mike – mike@jumpseatadvisor.com
John Shavinsky
John started in the industry in 1985 as an engineer at Boeing. He then spent nearly five years at ILFC working with airlines on specifications and configurations, followed by almost 12 years as Senior Vice President at CIT Aerospace, where he was responsible for technical services, new aircraft purchasing, strategic planning and asset management. From 2011 to 2014, John was the Chief Operating Officer of Intrepid Aviation and also served as a board member of Air Lease’s Thunderbolt asset-backed securitization.
Contact John – john@jumpseatadvisor.com