Your Global Aviation
Consulting Partner
Since 2007, The Jet Network has managed over $250 million in private-jet and commercial-aircraft transactions from our South Florida headquarters.
Meet Our Team
Get to know the seasoned aviation experts behind every transaction—bringing decades of industry knowledge, hands-on experience, and personalized service to guide you at every step.
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Dean A. Kantis
Founder/CEO
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Jeff Reis
Head of Executive Aircraft Sales
Nikki Kantis
Aviation Executive Assistant
Dean A. Kantis
Founder/CEO
Founder/CEO, Dean Andrew Kantis, started TheJetNetwork in 2006 by offering both buyers and sellers of light, medium, and heavy jets the best brokerage value when purchasing or selling their aircraft. Since then, Kantis has personally consulted over $250 million worth of executive & commercial business jets, and now Kantis is considered a leading expert in the field of aviation M/A acquisitions. Chances are, that at some point you have either flown private Part 135 charter in an aircraft that was acquired by a client of TJN and M/A acquisitions! In addition to running all aspects of TJN, Kantis has over 20 years invested in the company database. It consists of over 50,000 emails specifically aviation purchasers, sellers, & other aviation professionals. This data "matches" clients with 100,000 aircraft companies, 135 charter operators, 61/141 flight schools, MRO's, managers, pilots, ferry flight crews, pre-purchase inspection personnel & other aviation customers to provide the best valued aviation solutions available today!
Jeff Reis
Head of Executive Aircraft Sales
Jeff is a tenured 30 year veteran of the aviation industry as both a serial entrepreneur and an industry executive. With a background in building multiple start-ups, including flight tracking software pioneer Flytecomm & aircraft maintenance operation Sky Support. Jeff brings unique experience that helps every client maximize their vision, making him our go-to person for creating and evolving aviation companies and taking them to the next level! If you give Jeff a chance, he will definitely help guide you to advance to the next level! Jeff has spent over a decade acquiring & managing both private and charter aircraft fleets, ranging from small piston aircraft to ultra-heavy airliner aircraft, as well as helping companies start or expand Part 135 operations complete with full clientele. From starting a PASI "Pre Application Statement Intent" to evolving an existing Piston or Turbo-Prop 135, to add "Jet Proving Runs," Jeff is your man for the job done correctly the first time and will thoroughly walk you through all steps to reach your outcome in record time!
Nikki Kantis
Aviation Executive Assistant
Nikki can assist you in defining and evolving your aviation business, Part 135 Charter Company and/or Part 61/141 Flight School. Nikki offers 'Aviation Coaching, Marketing & Consulting' ideas that enhance your existing aviation platforms and will get you to where you need to go quickly! Whether you are looking to sell or purchase an Part 141 Flight School or a Part 135 Charter Company, Nikki has been involved in over 50+ aviation M&A transactions over the past 10 years and TJN is considered the leader in selling aviation businesses! TJN offers many growth possibilities for your existing Part 135 Charter Company, Part 61/141 Flight School, or other Aviation interests. Whether you are wanting to start an aviation concept from scratch, or you wish to instead purchase a portion of an existing aviation success, or even purchase an entire aviation business model complete with full clientele, Nikki Kantis is your consultant for the job. With a passion for marketing & strategic business growth, Nikki will pinpoint the best opportunity to match your aviation budget & needs!