About

Meet the Stubbs Aviation
Advisors Team

Stubbs Aviation Advisors was founded by leading industry veterans to help corporate jet owners and stakeholders understand and manage the complicated economic drivers related to their aircraft.

Nel Stubbs

Tax consultancy, operating and cost analysis

Nel is a leading expert in aviation tax planning and compliance, with over four decades of experience in the industry. She co-founded Conklin & de Decker, where she served as Vice President before launching Stubbs Aviation Advisors in 2024. Her new firm provides consulting services to aircraft owners and flight departments. Stubbs has been recognized with numerous awards, including the NBAA’s John P. “Jack” Doswell Award in 2023 for her significant contributions to business aviation. She holds a BS in Mathematics and an MS in Aeronautical Science.

Dave Prescott

Technical services

Dave is an industry expert with 40 years of comprehensive experience, including 30 years in Aviation Management. Prescott has a distinguished career marked by expertise in Part 135 Maintenance Department Operations, aircraft budgeting, acquisitions, and project management. His extensive knowledge spans various business aviation and regional airline products, including Bombardier, Falconjet, Gulfstream, Raytheon, and Embraer aircraft, as well as OEM operations.

George J. Priester Aviation

Stubbs Aviation Advisors is a proud member of the George J. Priester Aviation family of brands, which also includes private aircraft management and charter providers across the United States including Priester Aviation, Mayo Aviation and Hill Private Aviation. Each company provides its own unique, customer-focused services, while leveraging the resources and capabilities of the larger group.

Affiliations and Awards

NBAA Tax Committee

John P. "Jack" Doswell Award

Air Charter Committee

Board of Directors

Intelligence & Security Advisory Board

Finance and Leasing Committee

Advisory Board

Board of Directors

Presidents Award

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Let us assess and advise your current aviation tax and services situation, or help plan for the next aircraft.

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