We are OPO Employees. We Get It.
Behind the name TxJet, is a passionate team that works alongside Indiana Donor Network. TxJet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit we are committed to doing things the right way, for the right reasons. Our team understands what each lifesaving gift means to the donor family and the recipient. Our partners find that our knowledge and training deliver reliable transportation during the organ recovery process.
Our commitment to investing in new aircraft allows us to fly with cutting-edge technology and safety features to serve our partners with confidence.
TxJet helps transplant centers and organ procurement organizations by:
Providing an aviation service specific to organ transplant
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Decreasing time to transplant with logistics designed around organ recovery
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Reducing the cost of aviation to transplant centers
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24/7 flight operations
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Fly Better. Save Lives.
We believe the four ingredients to a good aviation program include:
training, equipment, maintenance, and logistics.
Training
Although not a requirement by the FAA, TxJet pilots receive annual training in a level D flight simulator. This simulated environment is the gold standard to ensure preparedness for any unusual circumstance that could arise during a flight. The TxJet team also receives annual training in the organ recovery process to consistently provide proactive solutions and logistics.
Equipment
We fly new aircraft to ensure confident flight operations. We emphasize new because age does matter when it comes to technology and safety. Like consumer technology or automobiles, the design and functionality of aircraft has been modified significantly in the past 40 years. Brokers and charter companies often utilize older aircraft to reduce overhead expenses instead of investing in state-of-the-art aircraft.
Maintenance
Our proactive aircraft maintenance allows transplant teams to focus on saving lives. TxJet manages the aircraft, hangar, fuel, maintenance, and insurance for our fleet. We are proud to have full oversight of our operations to innovate the future of organ transplant aviation.
Logistics
TxJet is a team that understands organ donation and provides dedicated communication. Every flight request is coordinated by trained clinical professionals. Unlike brokers, TxJet reviews the planned recovery procedure and weather conditions to accommodate potential delays. Our logistics center is staffed 24/7 to provide proactive communication and immediate response times.
By the time transplant teams arrive on the tarmac, all pre-flight requirements will be complete. This allows us to take off as soon as organs and medical teams are safely buckled in. TxJet flies under the Medevac call sign when organs are on board. This means our take-off procedures are structured in a way that gives us priority to get you in the air before anyone else.
Questions to ask when choosing your next provider:
| Yes | No | Not Sure | ||
| Are you listed as additionally insured on every aircraft your teams travel on? | TxJet offers this. | |||
| Do you carry at least $100M in coverage on every aircraft your teams travel on? | TxJet offers this. | |||
| Does your charter operation participate in meaningful accreditation? i.e. CAMTS – CARB – IS-BAO | TxJet offers this. | |||
| Does your charter operation require level D simulation training annually? | TxJet offers this. | |||
| Do they operate ALL operations under part 135? | TxJet offers this. | |||
| Are aircraft less than 10 years old? | TxJet offers this. | |||
| Have you had an aviation maintenance/safety audit completed? | TxJet offers this. |
“I want to express the professionalism and flexibility of the TxJet staff. It has been a wonderful experience working with the crew.”
- Barry C. Massa, Executive Director, LifeCenter“We’ve got 13,000 employees world-wide. We love airplanes. We love all of our customers, but delivering a jet like this with the mission that TxJet has is really special.”
- Ron Draper, President and CEO, Textron Aviation“TxJet is always going to be dedicated to the best airplanes and the best trained pilots.”
- Jamie Adams, Manager, Aviation Services, TxJet“The reliable, rapid aviation transport increases our donor pool substantially.”
- John Paris, MD, Cardiac Surgeon, Ascension St. Vincent Medical Group“Having TxJet since 2014, things have improved dramatically.”
- Burcin Ekser, MD, PhD, Transplant Surgeon, Indiana Univeristy Health