About

What ASJR Aviation Offers:

ASJR Aviation focuses on delivering a variety of unique and highly specialized pilot, A&P mechanic, and business services and certifications, all based directly on W. Ashley Smith, Jr.’s unique four decades of aviation experience, pilot and mechanic expertise, and FAA certifications – including DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner) and DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative).

Please explore our Pilot, Maintenance, and Business sections for more details. Email us with project inquiries or business opportunities; see Contact page or email submission forms on the site.

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W. Ashley Smith, Jr. (“Ashley”) – CEO, JLI Holding Group Inc.

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Synopsis

W. Ashley Smith, Jr. (ASJR) is an aviation industry leader and advocate with over 40 years of experience in senior operations and maintenance leadership roles with Part 91, 121, and 135 airlines. He is the founder/owner of Part 135 and Part 145 firms, and has been a principal in over a dozen other successful charter, maintenance, and other aviation-related companies. Smith is widely considered an expert in both the Hawker and Learjet airframes as both an ATP and A&P mechanic.

He has helped launch many of the most recognizable fixed-wing air transport programs in the US and internationally, and worked with numerous leading local, state, federal, and international government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, USTRANSCOM, Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service, and Deparment of Health and Human Services.

Mr. Smith is a veteran of the commercial and business aviation sectors who works with many commercial and government agency boards to advance aviation safety, pilot training, and operational standards. Ashley is a proud recipient of many industry, partner, and trade group awards, including:

• NBAA Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award
• Indiana Donor Network “Champion for Donation“
• Dr. Suzanne Wedel Medevac Scholarship Recipient

He has been a featured speaker at hundreds of aviation trade, regulatory, safety, and other events and conferences. His extensive industry board and council leadership experience includes:

NBAA | NATA | CAMTS | FAA | NC Aviation Task Force

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Why ASJR Aviation?

“ASJR Aviation is something that’s been on my drawing board for many years; I’ve been approached by various parties to provide recommendations and advice regarding aircraft acquisitions, regulatory compliance challenges, among other significant technical hurdles, and this is a perfect time to organize those activities and help raise awareness of the capabilities and their value to the industry. Four decades of experience in the aviation industry represent a valuable resource for many individuals, companies, and investors looking for expertise in operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.” – W. Ashley Smith, Jr.

Speaker Engagements:

Ashley Smith is also a highly accomplished expert speaker on aviation industry topics. He is available, subject to prior business and trade scheduling commitments, to speak or present to various groups on topics including but not limited to: SMS/safety, government and industry rulemaking, operations, maintenance, and operator and flight crew regulations. Email speaking requests to us with relevant details; see Contact page, or email submission forms on the site.