Angie Abbott, Business Management at Aviate

About Aviate

The Gold Standard, built by people who know aviation from every angle.

Aviate combines leadership, maintenance, flight operations, and client support into one private aviation company serving aircraft owners from Jefferson City, Missouri with a service model built around safety, professionalism, and efficiency.

Who We Are

"We are uniquely positioned to provide flight management, maintenance, and brokerage. With the talent of our team, we customize your private aircraft experience to surpass your needs."

Since 2008, Aviate has served private aircraft owners across the Midwest from Jefferson City Memorial Airport with a service model built around trust, responsiveness, and long-term relationships.

Three Pillars

What sets Aviate apart.

Safety

Every aircraft Aviate operates or maintains is handled with disciplined oversight designed to protect the aircraft, the passengers, and the owner’s confidence in the operation.

Professionalism

Aviate brings together pilots, mechanics, managers, and support staff who treat private aircraft ownership with calm responsiveness, clear communication, and operational discipline.

Private aircraft prepared for efficient operations at Aviate

Efficiency

From acquisition through day-to-day operations, Aviate works to reduce coordination burden so owners spend less time managing details and more time using the aircraft effectively.

The Team

Executive leadership and operational depth.

Aviate brings together leadership, operations, maintenance, and technology support in one team focused on delivering a consistently high standard of ownership service.

Executive Leadership

John Abbott

President

John cofounded Abbott Aircraft Sales and Service, LLC, now known as Aviate, in 2008 in Jefferson City, Missouri with his father William Abbott, to whom he attributes his love of flying. John serves as president and general manager of the company, combining business management discipline with deep expertise in flight operations. He earned a BS in Aviation Technologies with an emphasis in Avionics from Southern Illinois University, and holds an Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) and Inspection Authorization (IA). John is a member of the International Aerobatic Club, the SIUC Aerobatic Team, the Experimental Aircraft Association, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and the Rotor and Wing Association of America. His piloting experience spans the Gulfstream IV; Falcon 50, 900, and 2000; Cessna Citation 500, 501, 510, 525, 550, and 560; and most general aviation piston aircraft. He is also a licensed rotorcraft helicopter pilot, certified flight instructor (CFI), and multi-engine instructor (MEI). Timely, efficient, and precise, John is the ideal professional whether you want to buy, sell, or keep your plane flying.

Executive Leadership

Angie Abbott

Business Management

Angie became co-owner of Aviate in January 2015 and serves as office manager and head of Human Resources. She began doing bookwork at fifteen and has owned and co-owned multiple businesses, with a focus in real estate. Mrs. Abbott holds an English degree with a minor in Spanish from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. At Aviate, Angie focuses on the team’s concerns and aspirations, helping employees achieve their career goals and feel at home. Outside the office, she enjoys traveling and flying with her husband.

Executive Leadership

Pete Abbott

Co-Founder

Pete co-founded Abbott Aircraft Sales and Service after catching the flying bug during a crop-dusting flight in college. He earned his pilot certificate in 1971 and passed his passion for aviation to his son, John. A man of many talents—paramedic, auto shop owner, prosthetics entrepreneur—Pete remains a vital presence at the hangar, best known for his grit and sharp sense of humor.

Caleb McGennis

Webmaster

Caleb handles IT and social media for Aviate. A programmer who specializes in automation, he creates and manages apps, websites, and web applications that support the company’s online presence and internal workflows. Caleb is a Jefferson City born-and-raised entrepreneur.

Chris Jella

Chief Inspector

Chris Jella joined Aviate as Chief Inspector after relocating from Reno, Nevada, where he served as Director of Maintenance for Dream Flights. He brings deep maintenance leadership experience to the Aviate hangar and oversees inspection oversight across the fleet.

Eli Hines

A&P Mechanic

Originally from Winfield, Missouri, Eli graduated from State Technical College with an A&P Certification. Before joining Aviate, he spent seven years at Ozark Management working on a wide variety of aircraft, ranging from corporate jets to vintage warbirds.

Steve Mason

Pilot

Steve grew up in Columbia, Missouri, where he began flying at the age of sixteen. He studied Aeronautical Sciences at Central Missouri State University and, after graduating, built his early career as a flight instructor at CMA before joining Aviate.

Direct Inquiry

Learn More About Aviate

Contact our Jefferson City team to learn how Aviate supports aircraft management, maintenance, brokerage, and long-term ownership goals.

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510 Airport Road · Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 · Jefferson City Memorial Airport