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November 2015 airportbusiness 41 Cars were his early passion, however, Jonathan Jobe says he quickly learned there was only so much a car could do for him in the terms of a career. He stumbled on a line service job in Kansas City 10 years ago and knew immediately aviation was for him. Today, Jobe is the director of operations for Advanced Jet Center. Since then he has traveled the country working with award winning FBOs. General aviation is his hobby and profession. Jobe is also an active supporter within several aviation communities including the Commemorative Air Force, Crown Flying Club, CAA, NBAA and local airport authorities. Over the past decade, he has learned what FBOs need to survive. He currently uses his knowledge and talent to develop successful formulas for the general aviation industry. He has consulted with several FBOs to assist them with profitable outcomes. In 2011, Jobe was asked to join the Advanced Aviation team to help revive the company during its roughest patch. Using new ideas with old concepts he was able to turn the FBO around. By 2012, Jobe helped the company break its total gallons sales record. In 2013, he developed QuickTurn Central fuel program that caters to cross country flights needing a fuel stop. The program offers competitive fuel pricing, concierge service and old fashion charm. It has become known by thousands of pilots as "America's new fuel stop." Pilots know they can count on Jobe to assist with all needs, even after hours. Jobe's program not only increased traffic to the FBO, it signifi- cantly increased overall traffic to the airport. Exciting challenges and developments are planned for 2016. Jobe continues to use his expertise in marketing and development to expand and grow Advanced Jet Center and The New Century Air Center KIXD. DID YOU KNOW? JOBE has a real American alligator as a pet in his house. Jonathan Jobe: Races to Aviation Manager Bradford County Airport Age: 35 Years in Aviation: 13 Memberships: AAAE, AAAE Northeast Chapter, Pennsylvania Aviation Council, Towanda Area Pilots Association Director of Operations Advanced Aviation, Advanced Jet Center KIXD Age: 27 Years in Aviation: 10 Memberships: Corporate Aircraft Association, NATA, Commemorative Airforce, NBAA In January of 2002, Heather Blokzyl started working at the Bradford County Airport as an administrative assistant. With the encouragement of Retired Pennsylvania State Trooper Kenneth Martin, Blokzyl continued her education and obtained her Bachelor's degree in Aviation Man- agement and is a few months shy of graduating with an MBAA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Blokzyl became the manager of the airport in 2010 when her predecessor retired. As the manager of the airport, Blokzyl says she truly feels that the future of aviation lies in the heart of the community and the children that grow up there. When asked what the sign of a healthy airport is, she answers "positive active community sup- port." By hosting family-friendly activities such as "fly-in theaters," tours, breakfasts and partnering with the local YMCA and Big Brother/Big Sisters, Blokzyl says the airport exposes children to potential future careers. These events create future financially stability as flight school students, aircraft renters, hangar renters and fuel sales, which she says boosts tourism, businesses and economic growth. Blokzyl is also curriculum developer with Deanna Stoddard from the Binghamton, NY area. Together they created an Aviation Management Associate's fegree for Lackawanna College. By steadily expanding and developing the airport with the help of county commissioners, engineers from McFarland Johnson, staff, board members and volunteers, Blokzyl is able to provide aircraft with a go to destination for affordable flight training, friendly services, and the lowest fuel prices in the area for both jet and avgas traffic. Heather Blokzyl: Continually Strives for More DID YOU KNOW? BLOKZYL grew up on a dairy farm, Fox Chase Farm, near the airport she now manages.