Susanne Beckett

Growing up, Susanne had two passions: dogs and travel. She often visited the airport to watch planes arrive and depart, dreaming of becoming a flight attendant and traveling the world. However, she later discovered she suffered from severe motion sickness. Undeterred, she found an alternative path by marrying a pilot and working in tourism.

Susanne has acquired a vast array of skills in the tourism industry. She began her career working with group ministries tours to Israel. She then moved on to property management for waterfront properties on both the east and west coasts of Florida. Her next role was as a call center manager for Allegro Resorts, overseeing multiple Caribbean properties.

Despite her motion sickness, Susanne’s love for aviation remained strong. She took a job with the airlines, starting from the ground up by loading bags and parking planes on the ramp. She worked her way up to the gate before being offered a Station Manager position. After 9/11, Susanne transitioned to private aviation, managing a small charter operator on the East Coast of Florida. She helped grow the business into a thriving Bahamas operator by forming partnerships with multiple vendors and engaging in grassroots marketing. Her efforts in marketing and promotions led to interviews on various radio stations.

Building on her success, Susanne continued her career managing an FBO (Fixed-Base Operator). One of her favorite aspects of this role was working with Young Eagles events, which aimed to get children involved in aviation. Eventually, Susanne decided to return to Florida and took a job with an American Express Travel Agency in South Florida. When COVID-19 hit, the agency’s owner decided to leave the industry, providing Susanne with an opportunity to join Alpine Adventures. The family-like atmosphere at Alpine Adventures feels like home to her.

When Susanne is not working, she and her husband enjoy restoring their mid-century modern home, spending time with their dogs (Sunny and Ruffy), traveling, and spending time with family and friends.