Jonathan G.  Ornstein net worth and biography

Jonathan Ornstein Biography and Net Worth

Jonathan G. Ornstein

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan Ornstein serves as Chairman and Chief Executive officer of Mesa Air Group. One of the longest serving CEOs in the industry, Ornstein returned for his second tour with the Company in 1998 as President and CEO and was named Chairman of the Board in 1999. During his first tenure with Mesa, from 1988 to 1994, Ornstein worked closely with company founders Larry and Janie Risley, serving the Company as EVP and President of wholly-owned subsidiary, WestAir Holding, Inc. Prior to Mesa acquiring the company, WestAir had pretax losses of $12 million. Under Ornstein’s leadership, operating results improved to a pretax profit of $16 million the following year.

Leaving Mesa in 1994, Ornstein accepted the position of CEO of Continental Express and was later named Senior Vice President of Airport Services for Continental Airlines. At Express, Ornstein orchestrated the Company’s operational and financial turnaround resulting in an $80 million dollar improvement in operating income. In his role at Continental he was Co-Chairman of the Operational Performance Committee which designed and implemented the company’s improvements in on time performance, reliability, baggage delivery and customer service. He was also instrumental in Continental’s fleet restructuring, leading negotiations with lessors worldwide.

He was recruited from Continental by Richard Branson and co-founded Virgin Express S.A/N.V., a low fare European carrier based in Brussels, Belgium, where he served as CEO and Chairman from 1995 until 1999. His aviation career began in 1986 with Air LA, a small commuter airline in Los Angeles where he served most notably as a ramp agent. Ornstein attended University of Pennsylvania.

What is Jonathan G. Ornstein's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Jonathan G. Ornstein is at least $440,915.50 as of March 11th, 2021. Mr. Ornstein owns 505,000 shares of Mesa Air Group stock worth more than $440,916 as of March 28th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Ornstein may own. Additionally, Mr. Ornstein receives a salary of $1,750,000.00 as CEO at Mesa Air Group. Learn More about Jonathan G. Ornstein's net worth.

How old is Jonathan G. Ornstein?

Mr. Ornstein is currently 66 years old. There are 6 older executives and no younger executives at Mesa Air Group. Learn More on Jonathan G. Ornstein's age.

What is Jonathan G. Ornstein's salary?

As the CEO of Mesa Air Group, Inc., Mr. Ornstein earns $1,750,000.00 per year. Learn More on Jonathan G. Ornstein's salary.

How do I contact Jonathan G. Ornstein?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Ornstein and other Mesa Air Group executives is 410 NORTH 44TH STREET SUITE 700, PHOENIX AZ, 85008. Mesa Air Group can also be reached via phone at (602) 685-4000 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Jonathan G. Ornstein's contact information.

Has Jonathan G. Ornstein been buying or selling shares of Mesa Air Group?

Jonathan G. Ornstein has not been actively trading shares of Mesa Air Group during the last quarter. Most recently, Jonathan G. Ornstein sold 20,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $17.08, for a transaction totalling $341,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 505,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at $8,625,400. Learn More on Jonathan G. Ornstein's trading history.

Who are Mesa Air Group's active insiders?

Mesa Air Group's insider roster includes Brian Gillman (EVP), Mitchell Gordon (Director), and Jonathan Ornstein (CEO). Learn More on Mesa Air Group's active insiders.

Jonathan G. Ornstein Insider Trading History at Mesa Air Group

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
3/11/2021Sell20,000$17.08$341,600.00505,000View SEC Filing Icon  
3/3/2021Sell45,000$15.22$684,900.00614,047View SEC Filing Icon  
3/1/2021Sell20,781$12.92$268,490.52614,047View SEC Filing Icon  
2/19/2021Sell15,000$12.11$181,650.00669,828View SEC Filing Icon  
2/17/2021Sell40,000$12.02$480,800.00669,828View SEC Filing Icon  
3/10/2020Buy5,000$4.90$24,500.00677,602View SEC Filing Icon  
9/11/2018Sell277,388$11.16$3,095,650.08View SEC Filing Icon  
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Jonathan G. Ornstein Buying and Selling Activity at Mesa Air Group

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Mesa Air Group Company Overview

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Mesa Air Group, Inc. operates as the holding company for Mesa Airlines, Inc. that provides regional air carrier scheduled passenger services. The company offers scheduled flight and cargo services. As of September 30, 2023, it operated a fleet of 80 aircraft with approximately 296 daily departures to 86 cities in the United States and Mexico. Mesa Air Group, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Volume

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Market Capitalization

$35.74 million

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