Our Team

Our Team

Our Team

Ironfleet is guided by a diverse group of leaders and advisors whose backgrounds span frontline aviation operations, fleet management, advanced technology, and organizational strategy.

Ironfleet is guided by a diverse group of leaders and advisors whose backgrounds span frontline aviation operations, fleet management, advanced technology, and organizational strategy.

Ironfleet is guided by a diverse group of leaders and advisors whose backgrounds span frontline aviation operations, fleet management, advanced technology, and organizational strategy.

Cory Smith, Co-Founder

Cory Smith, Co-Founder

Cory Smith
Co-Founder

907.707.3555

907.707.3555

907.707.3555

cory@ironfleet.ai

cory@ironfleet.ai

cory@ironfleet.ai

With over 33 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and management, I have dedicated my career to ensuring safety, efficiency, and operational excellence in aviation. As a former Maintenance Superintendent in the United States Air Force, I honed my expertise in airframe mechanics, aircraft maintenance technology, and compliance with military and FAA directives. My leadership in managing maintenance teams has been instrumental in maximizing aircraft availability and safety.

Now, as the Founder of Ironfleet, I am leveraging this deep industry knowledge to redefine business aviation safety and the pilot experience. Ironfleet is built on the foundation of precision, innovation, and reliability, providing solutions that enhance aircraft performance while prioritizing owner, pilot, and passenger experience.

My vision is to bridge the gap between traditional maintenance practices and cutting-edge aviation technology, ensuring that business-class aircraft owners and operators have smarter, safer, and more seamless flight operations. With a strong team and a clear strategic roadmap, Ironfleet is set to elevate the future of private and business aviation.

I welcome conversations with industry leaders, pilots, and aviation innovators who share the mission of making business aviation safer, more efficient, and future-ready. Let’s connect!

With over 23 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and management, I have dedicated my career to ensuring safety, efficiency, and operational excellence in aviation. As a former Maintenance Superintendent in the United States Air Force, I honed my expertise in airframe mechanics, aircraft maintenance technology, and compliance with military and FAA directives. My leadership in managing maintenance teams has been instrumental in maximizing aircraft availability and safety.

Now, as the Founder of Ironfleet, I am leveraging this deep industry knowledge to redefine business aviation safety and the pilot experience. Ironfleet is built on the foundation of precision, innovation, and reliability, providing solutions that enhance aircraft performance while prioritizing owner, pilot, and passenger experience.

My vision is to bridge the gap between traditional maintenance practices and cutting-edge aviation technology, ensuring that business-class aircraft owners and operators have smarter, safer, and more seamless flight operations. With a strong team and a clear strategic roadmap, Ironfleet is set to elevate the future of private and business aviation.

I welcome conversations with industry leaders, pilots, and aviation innovators who share the mission of making business aviation safer, more efficient, and future-ready.

With over 33 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and management, I have dedicated my career to ensuring safety, efficiency, and operational excellence in aviation. As a former Maintenance Superintendent in the United States Air Force, I honed my expertise in airframe mechanics, aircraft maintenance technology, and compliance with military and FAA directives. My leadership in managing maintenance teams has been instrumental in maximizing aircraft availability and safety.

Now, as the Founder of Ironfleet, I am leveraging this deep industry knowledge to redefine business aviation safety and the pilot experience. Ironfleet is built on the foundation of precision, innovation, and reliability, providing solutions that enhance aircraft performance while prioritizing owner, pilot, and passenger experience.

My vision is to bridge the gap between traditional maintenance practices and cutting-edge aviation technology, ensuring that business-class aircraft owners and operators have smarter, safer, and more seamless flight operations. With a strong team and a clear strategic roadmap, Ironfleet is set to elevate the future of private and business aviation.

I welcome conversations with industry leaders, pilots, and aviation innovators who share the mission of making business aviation safer, more efficient, and future-ready. Let’s connect!

John Gale, Leadership & Organization Advisor

John Gale, Leadership & Organization Advisor

John Gale, Leadership & Organization Advisor

484.747.0504

484.747.0504

484.747.0504

john.gale@ironfleet.ai

john.gale@ironfleet.ai

john.gale@ironfleet.ai


John is a distinguished aviation and logistics leader with senior roles at American Express, Nike, and CNH Industrial. Drawing on his U.S. Marine Corps aviation background, John has delivered measurable improvements in safety, compliance, and operational efficiency for high-value, complex fleets. His work in industry associations and board leadership reflects his commitment to advancing aviation standards and strengthening the communities it serves.


John is a distinguished aviation and logistics leader with senior roles at American Express, Nike, and CNH Industrial. Drawing on his U.S. Marine Corps aviation background, John has delivered measurable improvements in safety, compliance, and operational efficiency for high-value, complex fleets. His work in industry associations and board leadership reflects his commitment to advancing aviation standards and strengthening the communities it serves.

John is a distinguished aviation and logistics leader with senior roles at American Express, Nike, and CNH Industrial. Drawing on his U.S. Marine Corps aviation background, John has delivered measurable improvements in safety, compliance, and operational efficiency for high-value, complex fleets. His work in industry associations and board leadership reflects his commitment to advancing aviation standards and strengthening the communities it serves.

Colonel Jason Lefton (Advisor)

Colonel Jason Lefton (Advisor)

Colonel Jason Lefton (Advisor)

518.429.1209

518.429.1209

518.429.1209

jason@ironfleet.ai

jason@ironfleet.ai

jason@ironfleet.ai


Colonel Jason Lefton is a senior U.S. Army aviation officer with three decades of leadership experience across aviation operations and maintenance. Over his career, he has commanded at multiple levels, including brigade command, and has led teams in high-tempo, complex environments worldwide.


In his personal capacity, Col. Lefton serves as an advisor to Ironfleet.ai, contributing his deep understanding of aviation operations, maintenance practices, and organizational leadership. His insights help inform Ironfleet’s efforts to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and decision support in modern aviation.


Colonel Lefton advises Ironfleet in an individual capacity. His participation does not imply endorsement by the Department of Defense or the U.S. Army.


Colonel Jason Lefton is a senior U.S. Army aviation officer with three decades of leadership experience across aviation operations and maintenance. Over his career, he has commanded at multiple levels, including brigade command, and has led teams in high-tempo, complex environments worldwide.


In his personal capacity, Col. Lefton serves as an advisor to Ironfleet.ai, contributing his deep understanding of aviation operations, maintenance practices, and organizational leadership. His insights help inform Ironfleet’s efforts to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and decision support in modern aviation.


Colonel Lefton advises Ironfleet in an individual capacity. His participation does not imply endorsement by the Department of Defense or the U.S. Army.


Alongside these leaders, Ironfleet draws on the expertise of additional advisors, developers, and program managers who bring deep technical, operational, and product development skills. This growing network ensures that Ironfleet’s strategy and technology evolve with the needs of modern aviation.

Alongside these leaders, Ironfleet draws on the expertise of additional advisors, developers, and program managers who bring deep technical, operational, and product development skills. This growing network ensures that Ironfleet’s strategy and technology evolve with the needs of modern aviation.


Colonel Jason Lefton is a senior U.S. Army aviation officer with three decades of leadership experience across aviation operations and maintenance. Over his career, he has commanded at multiple levels, including brigade command, and has led teams in high-tempo, complex environments worldwide.


In his personal capacity, Col. Lefton serves as an advisor to Ironfleet.ai, contributing his deep understanding of aviation operations, maintenance practices, and organizational leadership. His insights help inform Ironfleet’s efforts to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and decision support in modern aviation.


Colonel Lefton advises Ironfleet in an individual capacity. His participation does not imply endorsement by the Department of Defense or the U.S. Army.


Alongside these leaders, Ironfleet draws on the expertise of additional advisors, developers, and program managers who bring deep technical, operational, and product development skills. This growing network ensures that Ironfleet’s strategy and technology evolve with the needs of modern aviation.

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