Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor&#039;s degree in English (Writing &amp; Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Philadelphia.

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Desert Jet Maintenance (DJM) has introduced the DJM Service Plus Rewards Program to recognize clients for their continued patronage. DJM is an FAA Part 145 MRO and FBO at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM) near Palm Springs, California.
The Service Plus Rewards program awards one point for every $10 spent on labor, redeemable for rewards such as gift cards, luxury items, experiences, resort stays, round-trip airfare, and a 2025 Harley Davidson Breakout motorcycle.
“Our clients have always been at the heart of everything we do,” said Desert Jet CEO Jared Fox. “This program is our way of giving back, recognizing that maintaining their aircraft not only ensures safety and performance but now also brings exciting personal rewards.”
General manager Valente Camarillo emphasized that the program reinforces DJM’s commitment to maintenance excellence while providing clients with additional benefits for choosing their Palm Springs-based services.

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