James Dustin Mellette

Growing up in Florida on family farm harvesting tobacco and bailing hay, working for my family's construction company in roofing, and eventually managing day to day operations over an 11 period. In 2012, I earned my PPL and began chasing the dream of flying for a profession, eventually moving my family to Wisconsin in 2015. I attended Ag Flight training school in Bainbridge, GA, loading and flying agricultural aircraft for 10 years, with experience in Cessna and Air Tractor aircraft throughout the midwestern part of the U.S. In 2023, I wanted something more from aviation, so I made the transition to flying corporate aircraft Part 135 Citation 560XL and currently flying C700 Citation Longitude Part 91. I hold a First-Class Medical, ATP certification, and have a PIC type rating in two aircraft. I take pride in flying various aircraft and making connections throughout the aviation industry. I enjoy spending time with my family, Bekki and Eli.