Ascension Aircraft: Jamail Larkins Turns a Childhood Passion for Flying to $8.4 Million in Sales

[Originally posted on GrindandThrive.com on 8/22/2011]
My college's motto was "Find A Way Or Make One." Today's guest, Jamail Larkins is a prime example of that motto in action.

When Jamail Larkins stepped inside an airplane at age 12 and co-piloted his first flight, he was hooked. At 14, he flew solo in Canada after not being allowed to fly at that age in the United States. But to fund his passion for flight, he needed to make money so, at 15, he founded a firm that became Ascension Aircraft, an aircraft sales and leasing company which is expected to gross over $8 million in revenues this year.

I invited Jamail to G&T to chat about the lessons he's learned creating a successful business based on his passion for aviation. Enjoy


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More About Jamail Larkins
Augusta, Ga. native Jamail Larkins began taking flying lessons at age 12, and while most boys were content to fill their days with sports or video games, he was making big moves with his own company, which he started at the tender age of 15. Ten years later, Ascension Aircraft, Larkins' airplane-buying and -leasing company, now a multi-million dollar business.

In 2002, Jamail became the National Spokesman for Careers in Aviation, a non-profit organization that promotes and provides aviation opportunities to young people. Because of his passion for flying, ability to connect with youth and his role with Careers in Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), the top aviation school in the country, recruited Jamail to bring attention to the exciting yet declining industry of aviation. Together they founded the DreamLaunch Tour, a national tour designed to educated students about career opportunities in the aviation industry and to motivate students to reach for their dreams.

Today, Jamail serves on the board of several large aviation non-profit organizations. In addition to his industry commitments, Jamail continues to lead his primary company, Ascension Aviation. Under Jamail's leadership Ascension is rapidly becoming one of the premier companies specializing in aircraft sales, leasing, financing, and management.

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