Abstract
This paper covers the Memphis FBO of Wilson Air Center. The awards won by the company show its leadership in the entire FBO industry. Historical information is gathered here concerning the origination of entrepreneur Kemmons Wilson. The all FBO services including maintenance, aircraft Sales, airline handling, freight handling,
military handling, and corporate services will be discussed. Charter services mentioned are comprised of fleet details and aircraft management.
Introduction
Wilson Air Center, an executive aviation facility located at Memphis International Airport has recently been recognized by corporate pilots worldwide as the "best of the best". No other facility, in the history of FBO operations, has catapulted to such recognition in such a short period of time. Opened less that four years ago by the Kemmons Wilson Companies of Memphis, (Kemmons Wilson was the founder of Holiday Inns), Wilson Air Center is ranked by pilot voting higher than any other facility in North America.
Wilson arrv'g. in Wash'n. (LOC)
Wilson leaving Princeton, 10/19/15 (LOC)
Wilson Leaves Hotel (LOC)Founder and president Bob Wilson says proudly, "We are a Memphis family, and are pleased to receive such accolades from the aviation community for our city and airport." Wilson Air Center Gen. Mgr. Rick Henson said the Wilson Company work ethic is simple and comprehensive ... The employees are not allowed to say no to a customer. "It's the employees' job to make it happen," said Henson.
Awards
Aviation International News Magazine has rated Wilson Air the #1 Best FBO in North America through their AIN FBO Survey. Survey respondents gave Wilson Air top scores in all four categories rated: line service; passenger amenities; pilot amenities and facilities. In this year's version of AIN's biennial survey, 13,421 pilots were asked to rank all the FBOs they had visited in the past 18 months on a scale of 1 to 9 in each of the four categories. More...