This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Thomas Flohr, the 65-year-old founder, chairman, and CEO of VistaJet, based in St. Moritz, Switzerland, about his daily routine. It’s been edited for length and clarity.

I started my career at a Chicago-based technology firm in 1985 and rose through the ranks. I later acquired most of the company’s European operations through my company, Comprendium Investment.

My frequent business travel in the early 2000s exposed me to the shortcomings of private aviation. At the time, I found the private jet experience to be inconsistent and underwhelming. The service quality didn’t match the level of…