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star Mark Bessette has the kind of job that no other cast member in the franchise has ever had. 58-year-old Mark is about to get married to his 35-year-old partner, , who's from Paris. Mark and Mina welcomed a daughter named Maria after getting engaged. The couple waited for almost two years until with their baby. The show is following the Parisian model’s adventures in America.

Mina is facing challenges while adjusting to the quiet life that West Ossipee offers. It's a community in the town of Ossipee in Carroll County, New Hampshire. Not quite impressed by the riverfront and mountain views, Mina would rather live in some big city where she would easily find supplies for her baby and groceries to demonstrate her excellent cooking skills. Mina also fails to get along with Mark’s daughter, who suspects Mina is marrying Mark for a Green Card. The is just getting started in season 11.

Mark Works In The Aviation Industry

Mark Is A Pilot By Profession

“Welcome to my airport and my runway,” told the cameras during his 90 Day Fiancé season 11 introduction as he showed off the 4000-foot-long runway in West Ossipee, which was surrounded by about 30–40 houses, out of which one belonged to Mark. He showed off his airplane and the hangar where he kept it. “It couldn’t get any better than this,” Matt exclaimed. Matt explained that for work, he flies privately owned jets. He has flown celebrities, athletes, and ex-presidents.

“The lawyers will be coming out of the woodwork after me.”

Matt confessed he couldn’t say any specific names as it was confidential. According to , Mark has been in the aviation industry as a Captain on a private aircraft since 1996. He has over two decades of experience flying everything from Piper to Dassault Falcon Jets to Bombardier Global Express. Mark has flown former US Presidents Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama, as well as many celebrities.

How Mark's Job Helped Him Meet Mina

Where Did Mark Meet Mina?

Mark was on a trip to Paris as a pilot in 2019. He was going out to grab a drink and unwind from the trip when he ran into his future wife-to-be. Mark revealed he had walked into a restaurant where he saw Mina and they locked eyes. Mark didn’t understand why Mina was looking at him because she could have caught the attention of any other man there. “She’s 35, I’m 58,” Mark added. Despite their age gap, Mark thought it was wild for them to have a connection. “But also, maybe I’m naïve,” Mark laughed.

Mark Is Building Bessette Aviation In West Ossipee

Mark's Kids Have Joined Hands With Him To Run The Company

Mark is now focusing on building an aircraft brokerage business with the new team members at . Bessette Aviation has also provided pilot services and aviation consulting since 2001. They strive to meet all their clients' needs, whether providing a Captain with extensive International experience, as well as Secret Service vetting for VIP flights, or Cabin Attendants to add comfort and safety to their clients’ flights. has recently added new locations nationwide and is now focusing on aircraft brokerage services.

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Their primary mission is to assist their clients with aircraft purchases and sales. The Instagram page of Bessette Aviation notes that they’re currently available in Boston, Los Angeles, and Paris. The bio mentions Mark and his daughter Jordan Bessette’s names. Mark works as a Captain as well as an Aircraft Broker. Jordan is an Aircraft Broker who also handles media and communication, while Jack Bessette is an Aircraft Broker in charge of design and photography at his 90 Day Fiancé star dad’s company.

90 Day Fiancé airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EST on TLC.

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