Philip Jordan

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Executive Officer at Central Flying Service

Denton, Texas, United States

Overview

With over 30 years of experience, Philip Jordan is the CEO of Central Flying Service and President of American Kodiak. A former commercial pilot with a BBA from the University of North Texas, he has extensive expertise in aircraft sales, FBO/MRO management, and aviation consulting. Colleagues describe him as a professional with honesty and integrity.

Philips passion for aviation extends beyond business management, rooted in his background as a commercial pilot and instructor. He enjoys the thrill of helping clients acquire the perfect aircraft or find buyers for their old one, blending his deep industry knowledge with a genuine love for flying.

He is a former commercial pilot who now helms multiple aviation companies, including a full-service FAA operation and an aircraft dealership.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Imaginative

Big Picture Person

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Private Aviation Industry
His entire 30+ year career, from pilot to CEO, has been dedicated to corporate and general aviation, including charter, management, and maintenance operations.
Aircraft Sales & Brokerage
He is a pre-owned jet broker and previously owned his own aircraft sales company, demonstrating a long-standing passion for the art of the deal.
Aviation Business Growth
As CEO, he leads Central Flying Service, an organization established in 1939 that is now poised for significant growth in the general aviation sector.

Media Appearances

CEO Phil Jordan Hopes to Expand Industry Footprint With Central Flying Service. Featured in Arkansas Business

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Capital investment firm Tricoastal acquires Central Flying Service. Featured in Corporate Jet Investor

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New Ownership Looks to Take Central Flying Service to Greater Heights. Featured in Armoneyandpolitics.com

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Work History

5-2022
Chief Executive Officer at Central Flying Service
3-2019
President at American Kodiak
2-2019
President and Co-Founder at Lone Sky Aero Advisors
1-2019 - 3-2019
President and Co- Founder at Lone Sky Aero Advisors and American Kodiak
3-2018 - 4-2020
Senior VP Sales Marketing and Business Development at FOUR POINTS AERO SERVICES LLC / PLANESMART AVIATION

Education

1981 - 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from University of North Texas

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Insights For Selling To Philip

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Philip is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Philip

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Philip move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Philip take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Philip

Personality Compatibility


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