Desert Jet Charter Adds Trio of Industry Veterans

Desert Jet has added three industry professionals to their leadership team.

Shaun McQuain, Desert Jet Charter’s Vice President of Charter Operations and the Director of Operations, provides day-to-day leadership for all Desert Jet Charter safety initiatives, flight operations, operational control and recruitment. Shaun works closely with the Federal Aviation Administration to maintain safety and regulatory compliance. Shaun is also a pilot for Desert Jet Charter and has more than 6,000 hours of flight experience, having flown for both airlines and previous on-demand charter companies.

Jeff Irvine brings 15 years of aviation and leadership experience to his new role as Chief Pilot. Jeff joined Desert Jet more than five years ago as a senior Captain, training Captain and Check Airman. Formerly a flight academy flight instructor, Jeff was credited with spearheading a new program for flight students that would later grow into a full division at the academy and has since trained hundreds of students. Jeff also continues to fly Desert Jet charter missions and has nearly 6,000 hours of fight experience.

As a newly appointed Director of Charter Sales and Logistics, Suzanne Temesvari oversees the day-to-day functions of the charter sales team and develops processes to maximize the efficiency of the Desert Jet fleet. With 14 years in the aviation industry, Suzanne’s background spans worldwide charter sales, operations, and customer service. She began her career in charter operations and sales as a dispatcher for a California-based light jet operator, and eventually oversaw a sales team for one of the largest heavy jet charter operators in the world.