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A team that
lives to fly.

Five aviators, one standard: every flight personal, every detail handled, every passenger home safe. This is the crew behind Will Smith Aviation.

Briefing 01 Who we are

Personalized flight, perfected.

Will Smith Aviation is flown by Will Smith Aviation — a team combining deep operational knowledge with a genuine love of flying. We go beyond professionalism to build personalized journeys — and when our own aircraft isn't the right fit, our fully vetted operator network sources the right jet for any mission.

"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward."— LEONARDO DA VINCI · PINNED ABOVE THE DISPATCH DESK
100+
Combined years
16,000
CFO flight hours
Part 135
FAA certificate
ARGUS
Gold rated
1,000+
Network aircraft
24/7
Flight ops
Briefing 02 Crew manifest

Meet the crew.

The experienced people behind every flight — aviation expertise with a hands-on commitment to safety and service.

TAC CREW MANIFESTSOULS ON BOARD: 5
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Will Smith

Principal Owner & CEO

Over 25 years of aviation experience. A seasoned Captain, Will leads private air charter with a focus on safety, service, and reliability — with expertise spanning aircraft management, acquisitions, and sales. He oversees flight operations, customer relations, and safety, driving growth through strategic vision and precise execution.

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Ericka Smith

Chief Operating Officer

Over 15 years of leadership in operations, team management, and client relations. With a background in healthcare marketing and communications, Ericka excels at streamlining processes and driving growth. A licensed private pilot with land and sea ratings, she pairs a passion for aviation with a commitment to safe, smooth, memorable flights.

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Chandler Parker

Chief Sales Officer

Chandler specializes in charter services, aircraft management, and aviation consulting. With a degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Tampa, he brings cross-industry experience and a strong business background. Outside aviation, he's an accomplished photographer, with work spanning automotive, aviation, equestrian, and real estate.

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Terrance Henry

Chief Financial Officer

40+ years of leadership and flight experience across commercial, corporate, and training operations, with over 16,000 flight hours and multiple type ratings. A former flight school owner and VP of Flight Operations, Terrance holds a B.S. in Finance, a dual M.S./MBA in Aviation from Embry-Riddle, and certifications from MIT and Stanford.

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Jason Lopez

Director of Maintenance

Over 20 years of aviation experience across Part 145, 135, and 91 operations. An A&P-certified leader, Jason oversees maintenance with a focus on FAA compliance, efficiency, and aircraft availability. A former GM at FlyUSA and Textron Aviation leader — and a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran — he drives maintenance excellence through disciplined leadership.

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Briefing 03 Standing orders

Our promise.

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Safety first

ARGUS Gold-rated operations and meticulous maintenance underpin everything we do. Your safety is never a variable.

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Tailored service

Every flight is built around you — schedule, comfort, and the details that turn travel into an experience.

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Whatever it takes

When our aircraft isn't the right fit, our vetted operator network sources the right jet and we quote it end to end.

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Let's get you in the air.

Tell us where you're headed and the team will have a tailored quote in your inbox within the hour.