Desert Jet of La Quinta, Calif., named James Silverman as director of maintenance. Silverman, who has more than 25 years’ experience in aircraft maintenance and management, will lead in the development of Desert Jet Maintenance, a Part 145 repair station focusing on the Citation. Desert Jet is an aviation management company with expertise in acquiring, operating, maintaining private jets and generating revenue from their use. The company also offers on-demand charters with a fleet of jets based in Palm Springs, Orange County and San Diego.