Jessica Parker
Jessica’s career in aviation began while she was still in college, working at a small local flight school. Early in her career, she focused on building relationships with lending institutions to help flight school students secure financing. This work evolved into forming strategic partnerships with educational institutions and developing degree-granting aviation programs.
She later transitioned into business development for commercial helicopter operators, where she worked directly with the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Forest Service, and state and local agencies. In this role, Jessica secured multi-year contracts for aerial firefighting, search and rescue, heli-skiing, and game management operations.
With her deep understanding of the commercial helicopter industry, Jessica brings an operator’s perspective to aviation insurance. She knows that her clients are running multimillion-dollar businesses and ensures their insurance solutions are practical, strategic, and aligned with operational realities. Her approach challenges the traditional, insurance-centric mindset and instead prioritizes tailored strategies that truly serve her clients’ needs.
Beyond her client work, Jessica remains actively engaged in the aviation industry. She contributes her expertise as a member of the VAI Training and Operations Working Group and the Insurance Working Group, where she helps shape the future of aviation practices and policies.