Employer Profile: Hop-A-Jet

Part 135 operation maintains and operates a fleet of Learjets and long-range Challenger 604s and 605s.

FLYING Staff

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 03:44 PM ET

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Hop-A-Jet operates a fleet of charter jets out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. [Courtesy: Hop-A-Jet]

Key Takeaways:

Hop-A-Jet is an established aviation company, founded in 1976 by decorated WWII pilot Harvey Hop, operating Learjets and Challenger 604/605s from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
The company is actively recruiting for pilot and first officer positions for Learjet 60 aircraft.
The article references an NTSB preliminary report on a recent Florida jet accident where the crew reported a loss of oil pressure, suggesting a connection to Hop-A-Jet.

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Operating at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) since 1976, Hop-A-Jet maintains and operates a fleet of Learjets and long-range Challenger 604s and 605s.

The company was founded by Harvey Hop, a Navy pilot during World War II who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with gold star, the Purple Heart, and five Air Medals for distinguished service.

Star Marianas in the News

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Florida Jet Accident
The agency says the crew reported a loss of oil pressure before the February accident in Naples, Florida.