
JESSE ADAMS
Director of PA-46 Sales
Jesse is no stranger to the flight levels or being entrusted with complex business transactions. Jesse earned his pilot's license in 2004, quickly climbing the ranks of CFI/CFII/MEI, followed by 5 years’ experience flying regional jets. The generous schedule of the airlines afforded him the opportunity to see through several successful entrepreneurial endeavors. In 2012 Jesse transitioned into the business world, growing a startup with his brothers until it was acquired by Accenture, but he never stopped flying…
With these unique skill sets, it was natural for him to guide those around him through the acquisition and transition into high-performance aircraft, ultimately finding himself managing and contract flying Meridians. The opportunity to join Aerista in 2019 was an organic fit. Being a market leader for 15 years in owner-flown aircraft, Aerista brought Jesse on board as Director of Piper Sales to share his real-world pilot’s perspective to those transitioning into turbine aircraft. In just over 3 years’ tenure, Jesse has closed nearly 150 transactions, and takes great pride seeing his clients step up into pressurized comfort.
Jesse holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology from Utah Valley University and has amassed 6,000 flight hours across a variety of piston, jet, and turboprop aircraft. Living in a Texas airpark, Jesse spares no opportunity to fly his Cirrus SR22 to visit his clients or to take his family of four to the beaches along the Gulf Coast – and beyond.

“Aircraft brokers love to brag - listing planes they've already sold, touting their negotiating prowess, and chronicling their adventures. We could do the same, but you've seen that all before. What sets Aerista apart is the underlying quality of our agents and the focus of our company. We hire good people to do excellent work. Jesse personifies this - his passion for, and knowledge of, all things Piper is unsurpassed; his work-ethic is unshakeable, and his laser focus on producing the highest quality transaction is unwavering.”
--Steve Schwartz, Co-Founder
