Jeffery Hayes Managing Partner
Jeff brings over 30 years of aviation experience to the forefront of Volaire Aviation’s team, with a notable 15-year span dedicated to shaping the landscape of aviation consulting. Guided by his wide-ranging background, Jeff’s influential role at Volaire spans a broad spectrum of responsibilities. He is a driving force in helping airports define and strengthen their brand identity, undertaking comprehensive research, orchestrating impactful advertising and public relations campaigns, spearheading direct response initiatives, and pioneering strategic airport marketing endeavors. Beyond his professional prowess, Jeff actively collaborates with communities to foster market expansion and growth.
During his tenure as the former Business Development Manager for BAA-Indianapolis International Airport (IND), Jeff demonstrated his knack for market analysis and securing pivotal local stakeholder support. This strategic approach bore fruit in the form of substantial enhancements in air service offerings and cargo growth. Jeff’s comprehensive journey also encompasses an essential role in contract services at American Trans Air (ATA), followed by six influential years serving with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
Jeffrey’s academic foundation was laid at Purdue University, where he pursued a major in Aviation Management. Anchored in Indianapolis, he remains a dynamic force within Volaire Aviation. Reach out to Jeff at jeffrey@volaireaviation.com to forge connections, uncover collaboration possibilities, or tap into his rich reservoir of aviation insights.