About Summit
Summit Aviation began humbly: one pilot, one aircraft, and one small hangar.
Two decades later Summit has multiplied into 18 flight school aircraft, one of the largest fleets of Embraer Phenom 300 and Praetor aircraft, a large managed fleet, and a staff of over 100 highly qualified individuals consisting of charter and corporate pilots, flight instructors, aircraft sales professionals, and other industry specialists. We've evolved into one of the nation's premier aviation service companies, taking the "complicated" out of all your aviation needs and guiding you smoothly through any turbulence.
Mission & Core Values
We hold strongly to our Mission Statement and Core Values, using both in the selection of not only our employees, but our clients as well.
In pursuit of our Mission, we are guided by our Core Values:

Private Jet Charter
Summit’s exclusive charter service ensures the specific needs of businesses, leisure travelers, and families are met.
Our on-demand private air travel features hassle-free conveniences and endless destinations, eliminating security lines, lost luggage, worries and delays, providing a new standard of air travel that puts you in control. Your schedule is our schedule.

Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions
Our aircraft sales and acquisitions team is comprised of highly dedicated professionals with extensive aircraft sales and acquisitions experience and an in-house Certified Aircraft Appraiser.
We proudly offer a wide selection of aircraft, from single engine pistons to large luxury jets, and provide a purchasing assistance program for the most discerning clients. Summit’s aircraft sales and acquisitions clients benefit from our years of valuable connections with national aviation dealers, brokers, industry publications, and an esteemed network of satisfied clientele.

Aircraft Management
Our aircraft management team consists of a unique blend of talented and respected general aviation industry professionals who have strong credentials and proven track records.
On a combined basis, our principals and managers have over 50 years of aviation operations, management, and customer service experience. We are confident we will provide the best quality of aircraft management service available in the industry.

Flight Training
Our flight school is FAA Part 141 approved and built on a foundation of exceptional flight training with expertise in mountain flying and grooming aviators for successful careers.
We offer a full menu of instruction options from private, instrument and commercial to multiengine, ATP and CFI ratings, with tailored ground schools for accelerated learning opportunities.
Outfitted with Garmin avionics, including the G1000, our meticulously maintained state-of-the-art Diamond aircraft form a fleet of the safest trainers in the world. Paired with flight simulators and an air traffic control tower, Summit offers one of the most advanced, exciting and rewarding flight training experiences available.
Whether you are on your way to earning a private pilot license, purchasing an aircraft, or traveling to destinations near or far, Summit Aviation can get you where you need to go with the utmost of safety, comfort, and confidence.
Meet Our Team
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Ben Walton
President

Janine Schwahn
Executive Vice President

Jeff Nunes
Chief Revenue Officer

Lisa Mulloy
Chief Accounting Officer

Hall Lewallen
Director of Operations

Patrick Loughlin
Chief Pilot

Steve Garvine
Assistant Chief Pilot

Mike Schwahn
Flight Operations Advisor

Scott Hunt
Director of Maintenance

David Williams
Assistant Director of Maintenance

Dan Barnes
Maintenance Planner

Don Hughes
Maintenance QA Auditor

Joel Sommer
Maintenance Controller

Forrest Wilson
Maintenance Controller

Brad Johnson
Maintenance Controller

John Hofacre
Maintenance Technician

Jeremy Simkins
Maintenance Technician

Brett Banks
Aircraft Parts & Warranty Clerk

Linda MacAskill
Charter Sales & Flight Logistics Manager

Kristie Hurst
Charter Sales & Operations

Elizabeth Baldwin
Charter Sales & Operations

Kristin Avner
Charter Sales & Operations

Thomas Small
Charter Sales & Operations

Beth Jones
Charter Guest and Vendor Relations

Julian Tonsmeire
Vice President Sales

Drew Myers
Aircraft Sales

Michael Pintor
Aircraft Sales

Andrew Borash
Aircraft Sales

Robin Heise
Office Manager

Jen Nunes
Project Manager

Kelly Bathurst
Accountant

Jes Gower
Accountant

William Good
Accountant

Derrick Erickson
Captain

Randall Holliday
Captain

Kurt Keyes
Captain

Jason Grafel
Captain

Steve Lamphier
Charter Captain

Drew Hansell
Charter Captain

Paul Proffett
Charter Captain

Christopher Dugas
Charter Captain

Philip Weber
Charter Captain

Kevin Hyberger
Captain

Rob Nicholson
Charter Captain

Paul Leeder
Charter Captain

Jeff Modrow
Charter Captain

Ryan Norvell
Charter Captain

Heather McCoy
Charter Captain

Austin Larson
Charter Captain

Delbert Beachy
Charter Captain

Thomas Pezzetti
Charter Captain

Alec Hoard
Charter Captain

Moe Makowski
Charter Captain

Pascal Collafarina
Charter Captain

Julien Pelan
Charter Captain

Rob Turkington
Charter Captain

Brian Lisoski
Charter Pilot

Michael Demko
Charter Pilot

Michael Hill
Charter Pilot

Chris Lichti
Charter Pilot

Kasey Kaminski
Charter Pilot

Grant Blomstrom
Charter Pilot

Lorenzo Bassi
Charter Pilot

Cody Knote
Charter Pilot

Drew Mitchell
Charter Pilot

Kurt Jantzen
Charter Pilot

Charlie Ellingson
Charter Pilot

Jed Diamond
Charter Pilot

Michael Friend
Charter Pilot

Larry DeRose
Charter Pilot

Tore Host-Hansen
Charter Pilot

Maz Pathan
Charter Pilot

Lou Lee
Charter Pilot

Cody Flohr
Charter Pilot

Bill Ward
Charter Pilot

Ian Pereira
Charter Pilot

Logan Fox
Charter Pilot

Missy Harlow
Chief Instructor

Bowen Kosovich
Assistant Chief Instructor

Kevin McDonald
Certified Flight Instructor

Peta Sheridan
Certified Flight Instructor

Evan Matthews
Certified Flight Instructor

Daniel Luallin
Certified Flight Instructor

Dustin Olsen
Certified Flight Instructor

Chandler Callicott
Certified Flight Instructor

Jack Nichols
Certified Flight Instructor

Wyatt Johannsson
Certified Flight Instructor

Leo Cunningham
Certified Flight Instructor

Lawson Bacheller
Certified Flight Instructor

Nathan Aguirre
Certified Flight Instructor

Scot Ward
Certified Flight Instructor

Sean Long
Certified Flight Instructor

Haakon George
Certified Flight Instructor

Ben Gietzen
Certified Flight Instructor

Charlie Steele
Certified Flight Instructor

William Solberg
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