We are customer-centric, entrepreneurial, and focused on providing our team with a rewarding work environment. We do this with an unwavering commitment to safety and service excellence. Davinci Jets is proud to call North Carolina home and be part of the state that is known for being “First in Flight”. We have the unique privilege of safely flying our customers to important meetings, vacation getaways or family visits – it’s these examples that fuel our team and allow us to share our passion for flight.
ERIC LEGVOLD
CEO | FOUNDER
A seasoned aviator and professional aviation manager for more than 15 years, Eric offers over 20 years of experience flying corporate business jets. In addition to extensive operational expertise and industry knowledge, Eric holds multiple jet aircraft type-ratings and has thousands of hours of flight time in Cessna Citation Jets, Gulfstreams and other mid-size and super mid-size business jets.
MICHAEL BAILEY
CHAIRMAN
Michael Bailey has worked in the contract foodservice business all his working life. He joined Gardner Merchant in the UK and progressed through the organizational structure as foodservice director, district manager, regional director and ultimately joined the board of directors in 1982.
Mike joined Compass Group PLC in 1993 as Development Director and was appointed President of the USA business in 1994 and then CEO of the group in 1999. Mike held the CEO position for 7-years taking early retirement in June 2006.
In 2008, Mike co-founded TrustHouse Services Group (now known as Elior North America). In 2013, Mike along with his Private Equity partner, sold a majority stake in the company to Elior SA. Mike is currently the Chairman of Elior NA. Elior Group, based in Paris, is the world’s fourth largest contract foodservice company with revenues of $5.5 billion annually.
Having a passion for aviation and looking to expand his interests, Mike became the majority shareholder of Davinci Jets in May of 2018.
JASON HONEYCUTT
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Jason is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a degree in Aeronautical Science. He is a native of the Charlotte, NC area and has over 24 years of experience in the aviation industry including over 16 years as a corporate aviation flight operations manager. Jason holds type ratings in multiple Lear Jet and Citation aircraft and has thousands of hours as a Captain in both domestic and international flight operations.
JASON BROWN
CHIEF PILOT
Jason has been immersed in the aviation industry for 18 years. Throughout his time in the industry, he has gained extensive experience across Part 121, Part 135, and Part 91 operations. With over 8,000 hours of flying experience, he is also a highly skilled pilot. Jason leverages his expertise of the aviation sector to establish Davinci Jets as a leader in corporate aviation.
JULIE LAYNE
VP OF CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Julie has more than 25 years of experience in management, customer service, trip planning, quoting, scheduling and dispatching for charter operators and Fortune 200 Corporate Flight Departments. Her devotion to superior service and attention to detail makes her an invaluable asset to our team.
TREY DARR
VP OF DAVINCI JETS SERVICES
Trey has a long history within the private aviation industry. He has worked in a large variety of settings within the aviation industry, giving him an expanded repertoire of knowledge on aircraft maintenance and operations. From starting as an aircraft mechanic himself to now running the Davinci Jets Services Part 145 repair station he is dedicated to helping shape the future of aviation with integrity, expertise, and unwavering dedication.
JIM GARRETT
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY
Jim began his aviation career in 2001 with Mesa Airlines as a graduate of their pilot development program. He left the Airlines in 2004 to pursue a career in general aviation and has since accumulated over 5000 hours of flight experience. Jim has spent the majority of the last 16 years in Operations Management and Instruction, in both Commercial and corporate environments. In 2013 he brought his accumulated experience to Davinci Jets to serve as an aircraft captain as well as beginning his tenure as Safety Manager with Davinci Jets.
THOMAS WITTIG