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Justin Firestone

Justin Firestone

Wheels Up Founder and Florida Business Leader

Miami United States (Florida)
Employed Available
A well established aviation leader with a focus on private jets and dynamic regional routes, Justin Firestone serves as co-founder at Wheels Up. Having engineered a record $1.4-billion acquisition of 105 new King Air Beechcraft 350i turboprops, Justin Firestone has positioned his firm as one with an innovative membership program that avoids the hassles associated with fractional and other types of aircraft ownership.

Also heading the Firestone Management Group, Mr. Firestone works to improve client companies’ abilities to penetrate growth-oriented Asian markets. Results focused, he takes on challenging assignments and works to generate best outcomes among organizations with hidden and underutilized potential. His firm’s competencies include accounting, finance, sales, marketing, and communications strategy.

Beyond this, Mr. Firestone has achieved a number of private aviation accolades, including selection as one of U Elite Traveler Magazine's "Leaders in Luxury.” Justin Firestone is active with the Florida Council of 100, which brings together key business leaders statewide in providing the Governor with actionable recommendations.
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Managing Director

Firestone Management Group, Inc.
Since January 2011

Co-Founder

Wheels
Since January 2012

President, Asia-Pacific

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
January 2009 to January 2010

Communication and Business

Arizona State University

January 1995 to January 1999
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning