About
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A Royal Air Force engineering background including a 2 year tour with the Red Arrows, combined with a passion for military aviation gave Chris the impetus to start Jet Art with co-founder Melanie in 2005.
The initial building of bespoke aviation inspired furniture, quickly evolved into the supply of collectibles, cockpits and engines. 2007 saw the leap to the first full size aircraft with the acquisition of a Sea Harrier. By 2008 the partnership had grown into an accomplished Limited Company.
Over the next decade Jet Art Aviation further diversified into large scale restorations, aircraft logistics, movie props and supplying training aids to major UK and International companies.
Today the talented and experienced team of people below make Jet Art Aviation Ltd the company it is today.
Meet The Team
Tommo
Aircraft Engineer
Oliver
Son of the Bosses - Has to work here...
Cam
Apprentice Engineer
Isaac
Restoration Assistant
Steve Corker
Volunteer Restorer
Honourable Mentions
Suki 2011 - 2024
It was with great sadness that we said goodbye to Suki in Aug 2024
Ball Taker - Food Stealer - Companion
Lynx
Head of Critter Relations
Jet
Total Laidback Dude
Ziggy
Just happy popping in every now and then
HarleyQuinn, Stevie & Tabs
Still look at us like they've never seen us before - but eat everything we put down...
The Cat Story and why so many...
The Jet Art Cats are all feral kittens that have found their way in to our yard since 2018. We have taken them in, had them neutered and then released them. However, they have all stayed around the site (probably due to the amount of fuss, treats and attention they get from all the staff here) and have become Mel and Chris's family pets.
Mel would like to add she is not a crazy cat lady - Chris is as much to blame....