About Summit
Summit Aviation began humbly: one pilot, one aircraft, and one small hangar.
Two decades later with a fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft, a full staff of over 60 charter and corporate pilots, qualified flight instructors, and aviation sales professionals, we've evolved into the Rocky Mountain Northwest's premier aviation service company. We take the "complicated" out of all your aviation needs and guide you smoothly through any turbulence.

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

Jessica Denby
CFO

Janine Schwahn
Director of Operations

Mike Schwahn
Chief Pilot/ Charter Captain

Dan Barnes
Director of Maintenance

Brad Johnson
Maintenance Controller

Troy Mapp
Maintenance Technician

Patrick Sinnott
Charter Sales & Flight Logistics Manager

Kristie Hurst
Charter Sales & Operations

Elizabeth Baldwin
Charter Sales & Operations

Linda MacAskill
Charter Operations Coordinator

Drew Myers
Aircraft Sales

Casey Amis
Aircraft Sales/Mentor Pilot

Andrew Dreebin
Aircraft Sales

Robin Heise
Office Manager

Jen Nunes
Project Manager

Steve Cross
Charter Captain

Tucker Ott
Charter Captain

Carlos Bolognini
Charter Captain

Derrick Erickson
Captain

Randall Holliday
Captain

Kurt Keyes
Captain

Charlie White
Charter Captain

Jason Grafel
Charter Captain

Steve Lamphier
Charter Captain

Glenn Vogel
Charter Captain

Ken Anderson
Charter Captain

Drew Hansell
Charter Captain

Rob Farina Jr.
Charter Captain

Timothy Shankland
Charter Captain

Tim Hynes
Charter Captain

Paul Proffett
Charter Captain

Clay Donnelly
Charter Captain

Christopher Dugas
Charter Captain

Philip Weber
Charter Captain

Jeff Modrow
Charter Pilot

Delbert Beachy
Charter Pilot

Emrick Laurent
Charter Pilot

Will Berry
Charter Pilot

Rob Nicholson
Charter Pilot

Austin Larson
Charter Pilot

Ryan Norvell
Charter Pilot

Stefano Comi
Charter Pilot

Jess Padden
Charter Pilot/ Certified Flight Instructor

Alec Hoard
Charter Pilot/ Certified Flight Instructor

Steve Garvine
Chief Instructor/ Charter Pilot

Peta Sheridan
Chief Instructor

Kasey Kaminski
Certified Flight Instructor

Missy Harlow
Certified Flight Instructor

Tyler Miller
Certified Flight Instructor

Cannon Milligan
Certified Flight Instructor

Logan Trapp
Certified Flight Instructor

Connor McCain
Certified Flight Instructor

Andrew Borash
Certified Flight Instructor

Michael Demko
Certified Flight Instructor

Zach Emilson
Certified Flight Instructor

Chance Rhein
Certified Flight Instructor

Hattie Cavill
Certified Flight Instructor

Alex Davis
Certified Flight Instructor

Westin McKinney
Certified Flight Instructor

Hannah Kaiser
Certified Flight Instructor
What can we do for you?
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