Pilot John International CEO Supports Young Pilot’s Future Flying Career

After a chance meeting through Dillon’s Aviation, Pilot John International founder CEO, John Werner, has offered his support to up-and-coming training pilot, Ben Swaggerty. Offering words of wisdom alongside a free high-end aviator’s headset.

United States – August 7, 2024 —

John Werner, CEO of Pilot John International, has reached out in support of the young aspiring pilot, Ben Swaggerty. The high school graduate’s dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot recently hit social media, and John reached out to offer his support and guidance, being a long-time supporter of those looking to get into their own high-flying careers.

John’s aviation adventure began with flight lessons in high school, leading him to Purdue University’s renowned aviation program. There, he earned his private pilot, instrument, and commercial licenses, along with an air traffic control certification. By 2006, John was soaring through the skies with Piedmont Airlines, calling New Bern, NC, his home. Yet, his entrepreneurial spirit took flight, leading him into the world of used ground support equipment (GSE) sales. By 2012, John had hung up his wings to commit to GSE sales fully. By 2018, he had transformed the business into Pilot John International (PJi), broadening its horizons to include pilot supplies, avionics test equipment, consumables, aircraft parts, and safety gear.

This past June, Ben Swaggerty graduated from J.H. Rose High School in Greenville, NC. His next stop was Auburn University’s Professional Flight program, intent on a future in commercial aviation. Ben’s love of flight took off on a childhood trip to England. An Airbus A350 with a tail cam ignited his fascination, but it was his discovery flight that locked in his future. At just 17, Ben earned his private pilot’s license, ready for the next exhilarating chapter of his journey.

Ben and John met at Dillon’s Aviation, where Ben honed his skills. The two aviators shared stories of their first solo flights – moments of fear transformed into determination. “It was scary, but not an ‘I can’t do this’ kind of scary,” Ben recalled. “It was an ‘I want to figure out how I can do this’ feeling.”

“The flight program is tough. We were always at the airport, with early-morning flights, even on weekends when the rest of the campus slept. But hard work and curiosity will take you far,” John advised.

To celebrate Ben’s soaring ambitions, PJi gifted him a top-of-the-line David Clark headset, ensuring he’s always ready for his next takeoff.

With the sky as his classroom, Ben Swaggerty is poised to make his mark in the world of aviation. Fueled by passion, talent, and a supportive community, his future is as bright and boundless as the horizon. PJi is thrilled to support and follow Ben’s high-flying adventures—the sky’s truly the limit!

About Pilot John International

PJI serves as the leading global source of all manner of aviation accessories, parts, and more, bringing together decades of collective experience and an online platform that offers a user-friendly and interactive online shopping experience designed to support their mission of helping customers find the right products and services when they need them.

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