JSSI, a global company in business aviation maintenance and financial services, made executive appointments within its aircraft financing division, signaling the next chapter for JSSI Aviation Capital (JAC). Under new leadership, JAC will seek to scale its operations and diversify into new products and structures.

Ben Hockenberg – Chief Investment Officer

Aligned with JSSI’s focus on delivering flexible financing solutions and acquiring strategic assets, Ben Hockenberg will assume a new role within the organization as chief investment officer. In this capacity, Hockenberg will shape the aircraft finance strategy and provide leadership, while managing transactions and investments across JSSI’s portfolio, designing the vision and execution model for JSSI Aviation Capital.

Hockenberg brings deep expertise to this role, having worked across financial services and alternative investments throughout his career, including investment banking, private equity, and credit investing. Hockenberg joined JSSI in 2020 and has been instrumental in growing JSSI’s parts and engine leasing business. He most recently served as chief operating officer and president of JSSI Parts & Leasing.

Andreas Mauritzson – EVP, JSSI Aviation Capital

JSSI welcomed Andreas Mauritzson as executive vice president of JSSI Aviation Capital. Mauritzson brings a wealth of leadership experience across business aviation and demonstrated success driving growth and operational efficiency. Previous roles include president and chief operating officer at XOJET Aviation, and vice president of business strategy at Sun Air Jets.

“Andreas has a remarkable vision of what best-in-class customer experience looks like, and how to marry financing solutions with each operator’s unique requirements,” Hockenberg said.

In his new role, Mauritzson will oversee operations and strategy for JSSI Aviation Capital.

“JSSI is responsible for maintaining thousands of aircraft, and supporting those owners and operators with lease engines, parts, maintenance tracking software and white glove service,” Neil Book, president and CEO of JSSI, said. “Our product portfolio, combined with a talented and dynamic team, positions JSSI Aviation Capital to deliver tailored solutions to owners, operators, brokers and beyond. I am confident that Ben and Andreas will lead our financing business into its next phase of growth, collaborating closely with the rest of our business and industry partners to maximize value for clients.”

Tim Elberfeld – Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Elberfeld, who joined the company in 2022 as chief financial officer, will now also serve as chief operating officer. Over the past three years, Elberfeld has added tremendous value to JSSI, driving organizational excellence and operational efficiency. In his expanded role, Elberfeld will continue to oversee all aspects of finance and accounting while managing operational and customer support functions, including maintenance technical services, parts procurement, client services, underwriting and information technology.