Fred Ahles
Fred Ahles' first job was washing airplanes. For payment, the then-15 year old received flying lessons. Basically, he's been in the left seat ever since. He's garnered 30 years' experience in aircraft sales and fixed-base operation management. Today as president of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based Premier Aircraft Sales, Ahles and his team represent Mooney in nine states. Since founding Premier in 2002 and beginning to represent Mooney, Ahles has led the company through considerable growth, adding staff - from 4 team members to 25 - and opening a state-of-the-art Mooney Service Center in December 2004. "Our goal is to grow with Mooney and to provide our customers the best possible service before, during and after the sale," Ahles says. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University as a marketing major and is an airline transport pilot, completing numerous factory pilot courses on twin-engine and turbine aircraft. "Flying a Mooney is like driving a Porsche 911," says Ahles, who owns an Ovation GX. "Once you've flown one nothing else compares."

Owner/Operator Mooney Ovation GX
Total Flight Time 10,000