About Pilot John International
Our Mission
The mission of Pilot John International (PJi) is to be the leading global source for all things aviation by delivering the highest quality products and services to our valued customers. With decades of collective experience, our passionate team strives to offer an unparalleled experience with expert guidance and responsive service.
Industry Leader
Pilot John International (PJi), founded more than 20 years ago, first as Carolina GSE, is the leading global distribution and service center in aviation ground support equipment, aircraft parts, and supplies.
Our modern platform offers a user-friendly and interactive online shopping experience designed to support our mission of helping customers find the right products and services when they need them.
PJi represents best-in-class manufacturers across a wide range of product categories with new manufacturer partnerships and financing options.
PJi is the trusted source for airlines, corporate flight departments, general aviation, MRO facilities, and the military. Our team is committed to providing the support and knowledge you need to maintain your aircraft and keep you ready for takeoff!
The PJi Team
Our team is passionate about demonstrating our product knowledge and instilling confidence in the product selection process for our customers.
We pride ourselves in offering a friendly customer experience. We want our customers to know we enjoy talking with them about their aircraft and ground support needs and helping them select what they need.
You can count on our customer experience team to provide honest, knowledgeable solutions and support.
We know it’s critical to keep current and relevant to understand the needs of today’s busy customers. That’s why PJi offers a modern platform that is user-friendly and interactive to meet our customers’ preferred communication channels.
PJi’s vision is to provide quality products, superior service, an expansive inventory, quick and easy shipping, and an excellent customer experience.
The PJi team is ready to build a personal relationship with you while assisting you with new purchases and continuing to support your flight operation in the future with spare parts and first-class service.
Our Company
Pilot John International (PJi) first opened in 2001 as Carolina GSE – since that time, our company has earned a reputation as a global leader in supporting the aviation industry with the highest quality ground support equipment (GSE), avionics test equipment, consumables, and parts while providing a variety of maintenance and overhaul services.
Operating in Eastern North Carolina, PJi stocks, distributes, repairs, and provides overhaul services for reliable new and used equipment at our distribution and service center in New Bern. We provide unmatched customer support from our corporate headquarters in Greenville and can ship equipment anywhere in the world. As we continue to grow, we look forward to expanding the products and services we offer to help you keep your aircraft flight ready.
We proudly keep the world flying by providing GSE, avionics test equipment, aircraft parts, rentals, financing, and service to corporate flight departments, airlines, military, general aviation, and FBOs in the aviation industry.
Our distributorships and partnerships with a wide range of manufacturers allow our team to simplify our customer’s GSE and maintenance needs. We are a complete one-stop source for all your aircraft requirements.
