Jeff Marlette
About Jeff Marlette
Jeff Marlette is a Riding Academy Coach at Harley-Davidson Motor Company and a Motorcycle RiderCoach at the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, both roles he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background, including military service in the United States Marine Corps and extensive experience in aviation and business development.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Jeff Marlette serves as a Riding Academy Coach at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Grand Junction, Colorado, he is responsible for delivering the Harley Davidson New Rider Experience. This role involves providing a comprehensive new rider course that equips participants with essential motorcycle skills. Successful completion of the course allows participants to earn the MSF BRC card and a license waiver in most states.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Involvement
Since 2021, Jeff Marlette has also worked as a Motorcycle RiderCoach for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. In this capacity, he focuses on promoting safe riding practices and enhancing the skills of new motorcyclists. His experience in this role complements his work at Harley-Davidson, as both positions emphasize rider education and safety.
Background and Military Service
Jeff Marlette has a background in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a Sergeant of Marines from 1981 to 1985. His military experience included time with VMA-231, MAG 32, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. This service provided him with leadership skills and discipline that he applies in his current roles.
Education and Professional Development
Jeff Marlette studied at FlightSafety and Antelope Valley College, where he achieved a focus in Marketing. His educational background supports his professional roles, particularly in business development and operations management. He has also gained technical expertise through various positions in the aviation industry.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Jeff Marlette worked in several positions within the aviation sector. He served as an Avionics Technician for ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL from 1985 to 1987 and later as an Avionics Department Supervisor at Volpar Inc from 1987 to 1989. He has been with West Star Aviation, LLC since 2006 as a Hawker 800XP System Specialist, accumulating extensive experience in aviation operations.