Jim Pyne, a former Tampa Bay Bucs player, has launched PLS Aviation, a company providing on-demand private jet charter services. Pyne, who previously co-founded Wheels Up, a private aviation organization that became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange, aims to provide a “boutique, high-touch service model designed to meet the unique needs of every client” with his new venture.

Background

Pyne has strong ties to the local region, having played and coached for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He learned about the benefits of private travel firsthand as an athlete and developed a passion for the aviation industry. PLS Aviation supports travel throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and other destinations.

PLS Aviation has received endorsements from former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaches Jon Gruden, Tony Dungy, and Bruce Arians. The company offers on-demand solutions without membership fees, setting it apart from other private jet charter services.

Original reporting: St. Pete Catalyst — read the source article.