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
Scott Hunt
Director of Maintenance
Dan Barnes
Maintenance Planner
Don Hughes
Maintenance QA Auditor
Joel Sommer
Maintenance Controller
Forrest Wilson
Maintenance Controller
Jon Soleau
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
Michael Jennings
Scheduler
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
Steve Lamphier
Phenom 300 Captain
Drew Hansell
Charter Captain
Paul Proffett
Phenom 300 Captain
Christopher Dugas
Phenom 300 Captain
Philip Weber
Phenom 300 Captain
Rob Nicholson
Phenom 300 Captain
Paul Leeder
Phenom 300 Captain
Jeff Modrow
Phenom 300 Captain
Austin Larson
Phenom 300 Captain
Delbert Beachy
Phenom 300 Captain
Thomas Pezzetti
Phenom 300 Captain
Alec Hoard
Phenom 300 Captain
Julien Pelan
Phenom 300 Captain
Rob Turkington
Phenom 300 Captain
Michael Demko
Phenom 300 Captain
Jeff Greene
Phenom 300 Captain
Jim Steltenpohl
Phenom 300 Captain
Rafael Libunao
Phenom 300 Captain
Terry Hand
Phenom 300 Captain
Joseph Radvansky
Phenom 300 Captain
Sean Phillips
Phenom 300 Captain
Cody Flohr
Phenom 300 Captain
William Arabak
Phenom 300 Captain
Al Russo
Phenom 300 Captain
Steve Ernst
Phenom 300 Captain
Dave Knowland
Phenom 300 Captain
Bill Ward
Phenom 300 Captain
Rick Zanecki
Phenom 300 Captain
Michael Hill
Phenom 300 SIC
Chris Lichti
Phenom 300 SIC
Kasey Kaminski
Phenom 300 SIC
Grant Blomstrom
Phenom 300 SIC
Drew Mitchell
Phenom 300 SIC
Kurt Jantzen
Phenom 300 SIC
Jed Diamond
Phenom 300 SIC
Larry DeRose
Phenom 300 SIC
Ian Pereira
Phenom 300 SIC
Logan Fox
Phenom 300 SIC
Keaton Rausch
Phenom 300 SIC
Jose Dugarte
Phenom 300 SIC
Andrew Cernicky
Phenom 300 SIC
Marc Bretz
Phenom 300 SIC
Sin Lee
Phenom 300 SIC
Rodney VanDermyden
Phenom 300 SIC
Garrett Winston
Phenom 300 SIC
Ryan Powell
Phenom 300 SIC
Trey Durkee
Phenom 300 SIC
Chazz Sandoval
Phenom 300 SIC
Hannah Dougherty
Phenom 300 SIC
Kevin Scully
Phenom 300 SIC
Missy Harlow
Chief Instructor
Bowen Kosovich
Assistant Chief Instructor
Peta Sheridan
Certified Flight Instructor
Daniel Luallin
Certified Flight Instructor
Chandler Callicott
Certified Flight Instructor
Jack Nichols
Certified Flight Instructor
Wyatt Johannsson
Certified Flight Instructor
Lawson Bacheller
Certified Flight Instructor
Nathan Aguirre
Certified Flight Instructor
Sean Long
Certified Flight Instructor
Haakon George
Certified Flight Instructor
Ben Gietzen
Certified Flight Instructor
Caden Palm
Certified Flight Instructor
Liam Ross
Certified Flight Instructor
Garrett Fiorentino
Certified Flight Instructor
Lawrence Nguyen
Certified Flight Instructor
Logan Jones
Certified Flight Instructor
Walker Hill
Certified Flight Instructor
Brandon McCarthy
Certified Flight Instructor
William Solberg
Maintenance Helper
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