ABOUT

The Aeris Agency Backstory

The Aeris Agency was founded on experience and a belief that private aviation should be handled with greater care and intention.

I entered the aviation industry in 2006 and have worked across nearly every aspect of it, including FBO operations, charter sales, jet cards, aircraft management, sales and acquisitions, and consulting. That experience revealed where the industry excels and where it too often becomes transactional.

Private aviation isn’t mass transit. It deserves a higher standard of service.

The Aeris Agency was created to work in the best interest of the client, with transparency, advocacy, and hospitality at its core, while empowering brokers to be properly trained, build and own their book of business, and operate with real independence.

To support this vision, The Aeris Agency operates as a franchise of Stratos Jets. Stratos provides proven operational oversight and backend infrastructure including compliance, contracts, accounting, technology, and trip execution allowing Aeris to remain boutique, client-first, and focused on long-term relationships.

The Aeris Agency was built to be trusted by clients, partners, and the professionals who choose to build here.

Meet The Team

Agency Owner

Nora Snelling

Nora is the Founder and Franchise Owner of The Aeris Agency, a boutique jet charter brokerage built on client advocacy, hospitality, and long-term relationships.

She entered the aviation industry in 2006 and has spent nearly two decades working across almost every aspect of private aviation, including FBO operations, flight operations, charter sales, jet card programs, aircraft management, sales and acquisitions, and consulting. This broad experience gives her a rare, behind-the-scenes understanding of the industry operationally, commercially, and personally.

In addition to The Aeris Agency, Nora owns and operates an aviation consulting and sales coaching business, where she helps companies and professionals refine sales strategy, elevate client experience, and build sustainable, high-trust businesses. She is also the founder of Too Fly, an aviation-inspired apparel brand created to bring creativity, personality, and conversation back into the industry.

Outside of aviation, Nora values faith, family, and meaningful connections. She has a deep love for Italy, enjoys cooking, and studied culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu. Her favorite moments, however, are spent at home with her husband Kevin and their two sons, Hunter and Logan.

Her approach is simple: protect the client, empower people, and do things the right way.

Phone: (480) 560-5277

Private Flight Advisor

Derek Lartey

Derek's spark for aviation began in high school, when a family friend took him up in a Cessna 152. From that first flight on, aviation became his lifelong pursuit. As the first in his family to make a career of it, he loves sharing the world of flying with friends and family, and what excites him most is the chance to build meaningful relationships and learn from every one of them.

Derek is a proud graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Aviation and became an instrument-rated private pilot. With a background in sales in the insurance and solar industries, he puts clear communication first, listening closely and making sure every client feels heard and understood.

Derek loves to golf, even though he will be the first to admit he is far from a great golfer. What keeps him coming back is that the game always has more to teach and is somehow both simple and complicated at the same time. He also loves the gym, fishing, the outdoors, summer weather, and time with friends and family.

He values faith and quality time with the people he cares about, and he puts real effort into building new and meaningful relationships. Derek brings those same values to every client interaction, helping clients navigate their aviation goals with clarity, trust, and ease.

Phone: (507) 269-3140

Private Flight Advisor

Katarina Paone

Katarina Paone is a Private Jet Charter Sales Broker with The Aeris Agency, where she is drawn to the firm’s commitment to honesty, hospitality, and thoughtful attention to detail.

With roots in Croatia and Switzerland and professional experience across the Boston area, Katarina brings an international perspective to private aviation. She has a particular appreciation for cross-border travel and seasonal European itineraries, and understands the cultural nuance and logistical precision required to execute them seamlessly. Now based between Boston and Miami, she supports clients throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe with confidence.

Beyond the world of aviation, Katarina is guided by faith and grounded in family, with a deep appreciation for genuine, lasting connections. In her free time, she enjoys the energy of live NBA games, house music DJ sets, and time spent swimming at beautiful beaches around the world.

Her goal with every client is to deliver a safe, seamless, and thoughtfully managed experience from first inquiry to final touchdown.

Phone: (781) 715-4736

Private Flight Advisor

Jacob Rochleau

Jacob is passionate about building relationships and helping clients make the most of their time through private aviation. His focus is on creating a seamless experience for business leaders, entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, entertainers, and families who value efficiency, privacy, and flexibility when they travel.

Jacob believes the foundation of this business is trust and relationships. Whether he is arranging a last-minute charter, coordinating travel logistics, or simply serving as a resource, he brings that same commitment to every client he works with.

As he continues to grow in the aviation industry, Jacob is committed to expanding his network, learning from experienced professionals, and helping clients access charter solutions nationwide. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, lifting weights, reading, and spending weekends at his lake house.

Phone: (314) 341-3029

The Aeris Agency Backstory

The Aeris Agency was founded on experience and a belief that private aviation should be handled with greater care and intention.

I entered the aviation industry in 2006 and have worked across nearly every aspect of it, including FBO operations, charter sales, jet cards, aircraft management, sales and acquisitions, and consulting. That experience revealed where the industry excels and where it too often becomes transactional.

Private aviation isn’t mass transit. It deserves a higher standard of service.

The Aeris Agency was created to work in the best interest of the client, with transparency, advocacy, and hospitality at its core, while empowering brokers to be properly trained, build and own their book of business, and operate with real independence.

To support this vision, The Aeris Agency operates as a franchise of Stratos Jets. Stratos provides proven operational oversight and backend infrastructure including compliance, contracts, accounting, technology, and trip execution allowing Aeris to remain boutique, client-first, and focused on long-term relationships.

The Aeris Agency was built to be trusted by clients, partners, and the professionals who choose to build here.

Meet The Team

Agency Owner

Nora Snelling

Nora is the Founder and Franchise Owner of The Aeris Agency, a boutique jet charter brokerage built on client advocacy, hospitality, and long-term relationships.

She entered the aviation industry in 2006 and has spent nearly two decades working across almost every aspect of private aviation, including FBO operations, flight operations, charter sales, jet card programs, aircraft management, sales and acquisitions, and consulting. This broad experience gives her a rare, behind-the-scenes understanding of the industry operationally, commercially, and personally.

In addition to The Aeris Agency, Nora owns and operates an aviation consulting and sales coaching business, where she helps companies and professionals refine sales strategy, elevate client experience, and build sustainable, high-trust businesses. She is also the founder of Too Fly, an aviation-inspired apparel brand created to bring creativity, personality, and conversation back into the industry.

Outside of aviation, Nora values faith, family, and meaningful connections. She has a deep love for Italy, enjoys cooking, and studied culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu. Her favorite moments, however, are spent at home with her husband Kevin and their two sons, Hunter and Logan.

Her approach is simple: protect the client, empower people, and do things the right way.

Phone: (480) 560-5277

Private Flight Advisor

Derek Lartey

Derek's spark for aviation began in high school, when a family friend took him up in a Cessna 152. From that first flight on, aviation became his lifelong pursuit. As the first in his family to make a career of it, he loves sharing the world of flying with friends and family, and what excites him most is the chance to build meaningful relationships and learn from every one of them.

Derek is a proud graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Aviation and became an instrument-rated private pilot. With a background in sales in the insurance and solar industries, he puts clear communication first, listening closely and making sure every client feels heard and understood.

Derek loves to golf, even though he will be the first to admit he is far from a great golfer. What keeps him coming back is that the game always has more to teach and is somehow both simple and complicated at the same time. He also loves the gym, fishing, the outdoors, summer weather, and time with friends and family.

He values faith and quality time with the people he cares about, and he puts real effort into building new and meaningful relationships. Derek brings those same values to every client interaction, helping clients navigate their aviation goals with clarity, trust, and ease.

Phone: (507) 269-3140

Private Flight Advisor

Katarina Paone

Katarina Paone is a Private Jet Charter Sales Broker with The Aeris Agency, where she is drawn to the firm’s commitment to honesty, hospitality, and thoughtful attention to detail.

With roots in Croatia and Switzerland and professional experience across the Boston area, Katarina brings an international perspective to private aviation. She has a particular appreciation for cross-border travel and seasonal European itineraries, and understands the cultural nuance and logistical precision required to execute them seamlessly. Now based between Boston and Miami, she supports clients throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe with confidence.

Beyond the world of aviation, Katarina is guided by faith and grounded in family, with a deep appreciation for genuine, lasting connections. In her free time, she enjoys the energy of live NBA games, house music DJ sets, and time spent swimming at beautiful beaches around the world.

Her goal with every client is to deliver a safe, seamless, and thoughtfully managed experience from first inquiry to final touchdown.

Phone: (781) 715-4736

Private Flight Advisor

Jacob Rochleau

Jacob is passionate about building relationships and helping clients make the most of their time through private aviation. His focus is on creating a seamless experience for business leaders, entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, entertainers, and families who value efficiency, privacy, and flexibility when they travel.

Jacob believes the foundation of this business is trust and relationships. Whether he is arranging a last-minute charter, coordinating travel logistics, or simply serving as a resource, he brings that same commitment to every client he works with.

As he continues to grow in the aviation industry, Jacob is committed to expanding his network, learning from experienced professionals, and helping clients access charter solutions nationwide. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, lifting weights, reading, and spending weekends at his lake house.

Phone: (314) 341-3029

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