Premier Private Jets

What Premier Private Jets does

Premier Private Jets is an integrated business aviation services company founded in 2013 by CEO Josh Birmingham and headquartered in Stuart, Florida. The company operates three core divisions under the Premier Aviation Services corporate umbrella: PremierCharter provides on-demand private jet charter and recurring membership programs (Premier Jet Card in 25/50-hour blocks and the Florida Express Jet Club with fixed-zone Florida pricing) using a company-owned fleet that includes eight Hawker 800XPs, Citation Bravo, and Gulfstream GV aircraft; PremierMRO delivers FAA Part 145-certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul services (CRS# PPJR496E) for King Air, Citation, Hawker, and Beechjet platforms, with capabilities spanning airframe, avionics, engine, paint, and interior refurbishment; and PremierFBO operates three fixed-base operations at Dayton (DAY), Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG), and Detroit/Pontiac (PTK) providing fueling, parking, hangaring, and ground support.

The company's core technology stack centers on its FAA Part 145 certification, Wyvern Wingman safety status, and ARG/US Gold rating, supplemented by authorized dealer relationships with Collins Aerospace, Universal Avionics, Garmin, Genesys Aerosystems, Williams International, Blackhawk, Starlink, and Gogo. Notable technical capabilities include Starlink satellite internet installation, Blackhawk XP67A engine upgrades, AOG mobile response within a 200-mile radius of Dayton, and pre-purchase inspections. The Dayton MRO operates from 370,000 square feet of leasehold space acquired from Stevens Aerospace in February 2024, with a technician workforce averaging 15 years of tenure.

Premier makes money through multiple revenue streams: per-flight charter bookings, prepaid Jet Card and Florida Jet Club subscriptions, MRO project-based service fees, FBO fuel sales and hangar/landing fees, parts markup, and managed services for third-party aircraft owners. Pricing is quote-based for MRO/FBO and subscription-based for Jet Cards. Go-to-market is sales-led with Regional Sales Managers, direct phone/website booking, and a referral program. Customer segments include individual HNW travelers and corporate flight departments (charter), business aircraft operators (MRO), and transient business aviation operators (FBO). The company has aggressively expanded through acquisitions — Stevens Aerospace Dayton (Feb 2024), ASI FBO (Jan 2025), and Wheels Up's CVG FBO (Apr 2025) — taking headcount from approximately 50 to 150+ across pilots, technicians, and customer service staff.

Name

Premier Private Jets

Legal name

Premier Aviation Services

Website

https://premierprivatejets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Premier Private Jets is an integrated business aviation services company operating charter (light/midsize jet fleet), FAA Part 145 MRO, and three FBOs across Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan, serving individual travelers, corporate flight departments, and aircraft operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Airport Operations (48811), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH), Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD), Private Jet Charter (Midsize/Super-Midsize/Heavy Jet) (TLAFABAB)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Aircraft maintenance services
• Fixed base operations
• Business aviation
• Aviation MRO

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuart

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Private Jet Charter Services: On-demand private jet charter on a per-flight basis using company-owned fleet of light and mid-size jets (Hawker 800XP, Citation Bravo, Gulfstream GV). Customers can book individual flights or purchase pre-paid hour blocks (Jet Cards, 25/50-hour packages). Revenue is generated per flight based on aircraft type, flight time, and occupied hours.
2. MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul): Comprehensive MRO services including scheduled maintenance, heavy maintenance, inspections, engine overhauls, avionics upgrades, interior refurbishment, and exterior paint. Services provided at fixed Dayton, Ohio facility and via mobile AOG teams. Revenue generated per service event or project.
3. FBO (Fixed Base Operations): Fueling, parking, hangaring, and ground support services at three FBO locations (Dayton, Cincinnati, Detroit/Pontiac). Revenue generated from fuel sales, landing fees, hangar rental, and ancillary services.
4. Parts Sales: Sourcing and sale of spare parts for turbine aircraft including King Air, Citation, Beechjet, and Hawker series. Revenue generated through parts markup on procurement.
5. Aircraft Management: Management services for third-party aircraft owners, handling operations, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Premier Private Jets operates three integrated divisions: PremierCharter (private jet charter with Jet Card and Florida Jet Club memberships), PremierMRO (full-service aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul including avionics, engine, and airframe services), and PremierFBO (fixed base operations at multiple U.S. airports). The company provides comprehensive business aviation services to individuals, corporations, aircraft owners, and transient operators.

Product overview

Premier Private Jets operates three integrated service divisions: PremierCharter (on-demand private jet charter with company-owned fleet including Hawker 800XP and Citation Bravo aircraft, plus Jet Card and Florida Jet Club membership programs), PremierMRO (full-service Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul including airframe, engine, avionics, paint, interior refurbishment, AOG support, and parts sales for King Air, Citation, Beechjet, and Hawker aircraft), and PremierFBO (Fixed Base Operations at Dayton, Detroit/PTK, and Cincinnati/CVG providing fueling, parking, hangaring, and ground services). The company holds Wyvern Wingman and ARG/US Gold safety certifications and FAA Part 145 repair station certifications in Dayton, Ohio and Stuart, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PremierFBO: Fixed Base Operations division providing fueling, parking, hangaring, and other FBO services at Detroit (PTK), Dayton (DAY), and Cincinnati (CVG) locations.
• PremierMRO
• PremierCharter
• Premier Jet Card
• Florida Express Jet Club

Products and services

• PremierCharter Part 135 private jet charter service offering on-demand and membership-based flights for individuals, corporations, sports teams, and entertainment clients. Fleet includes Hawker 800XP, Citation Bravo, and other light to midsize jets.
• Premier Jet Card Prepaid 25-hour jet card membership providing guaranteed aircraft availability, fixed hourly pricing, and access to the PremierCharter fleet for frequent flyers and corporate accounts.
• Florida Jet Club Regional fixed-zone jet club membership providing predictable pricing and guaranteed availability for travel within Florida routes, designed for frequent regional flyers.
• PremierMRO Full-service FAA Part 145 aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul division offering scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, airframe, engine, and avionics services. Factory-authorized for Beechcraft, Cessna, and Hawker with Honeywell TFE731 engine service center rating.
• AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Support Emergency unscheduled maintenance response service to minimize aircraft downtime, providing rapid troubleshooting and repair support for business aircraft operators.
• Avionics Services Avionics installation, repair, upgrades, and certification services for business aircraft, supporting cockpit modernization and regulatory compliance.
• Engine Overhauls Engine overhaul and maintenance services for Honeywell TFE731 engines, including inspection, repair, and full overhaul capabilities.
• PremierFBO Fixed base operations providing fuel, hangar, tie-down, ground handling, crew, and passenger services for transient business aircraft. Operates at Stuart (Florida), Fort Lauderdale Executive (Florida), Dayton (Ohio), and CVG (Ohio) with a flagship 8,400 sq ft LEED-certified terminal in Stuart.
• Parts Sales Sale of OEM and approved aviation parts to support aircraft maintenance needs, often combined with MRO service work.
• Pre-Purchase Inspections Comprehensive aircraft inspection services performed for prospective buyers prior to aircraft acquisition, providing detailed airworthiness and condition assessments.
• Premier Aircraft Management Full-service aircraft management program for owners of business aircraft, providing crew, maintenance coordination, scheduling, and operational oversight.

Quantifiable outcome

• Unblemished safety record over 12 years of operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TITAN Aviation FuelscoreOthers · 23 June 2025PremierFBO selected TITAN Fuels to supply Jet-A and Avgas across its network of three FBOs at Oakland County International Airport (PTK), Dayton (DAY), and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG). TITAN provides sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and premium Jet-A fuel to Premier's FBO locations.
• Universal AvionicscoreTechnology or IntegrationPremierMRO Dayton became a Universal Avionics dealer in February 2025, enabling installation of Universal's InSight Display System (full panel upgrade), particularly for Hawker 800/1000 and Citation VII aircraft. Also performs flight management system upgrades for FANS-1/A and CPDLC communications enhancement.
• Collins AerospacecoreTechnology or IntegrationPremierMRO Dayton announced a new dealer relationship with Collins Aerospace in November 2024, bringing new capabilities for flight deck modernization including FUSION full flight deck upgrades for King Airs and Cessna Citations, Proline 21 modernization bulletins, 5G resistant radar altimeters, and Collins Avionics Service Plan (CASP) work.
• Genesys AerosystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationPremierMRO Dayton was named an authorized dealer for Genesys Aerosystems' IDU-680 Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) in October 2024, as well as autopilots, radios, and other equipment. The IDU-680 provides an economical upgrade path for various King Air and Beech 1900 models.
• Williams InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier MRO is a Williams International authorized service center for FJ44 engine series, providing line maintenance per Williams current applicable maintenance manuals and service bulletins or other FAA-approved data.
• Starlink (SpaceX)coreTechnology or IntegrationPremierMRO Dayton began offering Starlink high-speed satellite internet installation on King Air 200/300 series, Citation 560XL series, and Citation X/X+ aircraft in March 2025, providing global coverage and low-latency connectivity comparable to ultra-long-range jets.
• Blackhawk Engine UpgradescoreTechnology or IntegrationPremierMRO Dayton performs Blackhawk engine upgrade modifications, including XP67A engine installations for King Air 350 aircraft, providing significant performance improvements in climb rate and cruise speed.
• GarmincoreTechnology or IntegrationPremierMRO is an authorized dealer for Garmin avionics, providing G1000 flight deck upgrades and Garmin autopilot integration services for King Air and other aircraft platforms.
• Wheels UpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier acquired the Wheels Up FBO facility at CVG in April 2025. Wheels Up maintains its presence at CVG by utilizing PremierFBO for a full suite of services, making Wheels Up a continuing customer of Premier post-acquisition.
• Stevens Aerospace and Defense SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier acquired the MRO operations and FBO of Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems in Dayton, Ohio in February 2024. The facilities were slated for closure; Premier preserved 40+ jobs and rebranded the MRO as Premier Aviation Services and the FBO as Premier Jet Services. Premier acquired 370,000 sq ft of leasehold space.
• ASI (Aviation Services Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier acquired ASI, a fixed base operation at Dayton International Airport, in January 2025. ASI had operated at Dayton for 67 years. The acquisition added 20,000 sq ft of hangar and office space and 195,000 sq ft of ramp capacity. All ASI employees were retained.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sentient Jet: Jet Card-only private aviation provider (no owned fleet visible to customers). Premier's President of Charter Stephen West previously led >$150M in Jet Card sales at Sentient, indicating direct sales-side overlap.
• Duncan Aviation: Independent MRO provider for business aviation with full airframe, avionics, engine, paint, and interior capabilities — directly comparable to PremierMRO's Dayton offering. Operates a network of MRO facilities across the U.S.
• Jet Aviation: General Dynamics subsidiary providing integrated business aviation services including charter, MRO, FBO, and aircraft management — directly mirroring Premier's three-division model across a global footprint.
• JetSuite (part of Jet Aviation): On-demand private jet charter and Jet Card operator focused on light and mid-size jets. Competes head-to-head with PremierCharter on Jet Card pricing and fleet positioning, particularly in the U.S. East Coast and Florida.
• Wheels Up: National on-demand private jet charter and jet card operator. Premier acquired Wheels Up's CVG FBO facility in April 2025, with Wheels Up continuing as a customer — making Wheels Up a direct competitor in charter and Jet Cards across overlapping geographies.
• Flexjet: Fractional jet ownership and jet card provider with a fleet that includes mid-size and super-mid platforms comparable to Premier's Hawker 800XP and Citation Bravo offerings. Targets similar corporate and high-net-worth customers in U.S. business aviation markets.

Broad incumbents

• Atlantic Aviation: Nationwide FBO network with hundreds of locations. Direct competitor to PremierFBO at DAY, CVG, and PTK for transient fueling, hangar, and ground services from business aviation operators.
• StandardAero: Large-scale MRO provider serving business aviation, helicopter, and industrial engine markets. Comparable to PremierMRO in business aviation engine and airframe services, but with substantially broader scale and OEM relationships.
• NetJets: Berkshire Hathaway-owned fractional jet ownership and charter operator. Direct competitor in on-demand charter and Jet Cards, with a substantially larger fleet, broader geographic coverage, and longer operating history than Premier's charter division.
• Signature Flight Support: Largest global FBO network with extensive U.S. airport coverage. Competes with PremierFBO at shared airports and offers scale advantages in fuel purchasing and crew loyalty programs that smaller networks must match.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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