Hill Aircraft

What Hill Aircraft does

Hill Aircraft & Leasing Corp., doing business as Hill Aircraft, is a full-service Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Fulton County Executive Airport (KFTY) in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1955 by aviation pioneer Guy Hill, Sr. and now in its third generation of family leadership under President & CEO Guy Hill Jr., the company operates from a 17-acre leasehold with over 100,000 square feet of hangar space and serves general aviation pilots, corporate flight departments, charter operators, and private aircraft owners. The core offering bundles line service, aircraft fueling (Jet-A, 100LL, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Phillips 66 branding via World Fuel Services), ramp and hangar parking, customs clearance, and hospitality services into a tiered fee-and-fuel-minimum pricing schedule spanning 18+ aircraft classes.

Revenue is generated primarily through transactional streams: aviation fuel sales (volume-based with margins on fuel uplift), facility and landing fees, ramp and hangar parking charges, and a menu of ancillary services (lavatory, GPU, potable water, after-hours, international trash, belt loader, forklift, engine heater). Recurring/managed revenue comes from charter and aircraft management services operated under the Hill Private Aviation sub-brand through a strategic alliance with Priester Aviation, alongside aircraft sales and parts. Aircraft maintenance and parts are delivered through a co-located alliance with Stevens Aerospace; avionics services are provided onsite by Duncan Aviation.

Distribution is direct: planeside concierge service at KFTY, phone reservations, a CSR texting channel, and self-serve bookings through the third-party FlightBridge platform. Hill Aircraft also operates within the Air Elite branded FBO network (member since 2012) and participates in carbon-offset programs via World Kinect Energy Services. The company has no public AI, software-product, or technology platform revenue, and competitive differentiation rests on physical location, multi-decade customer relationships, family-led hospitality, and an expanding set of on-site strategic partner capabilities.

Name

Hill Aircraft

Legal name

Hill Aircraft & Leasing Corp.

Website

https://hillaircraft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hill Aircraft is a family-owned full-service Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Fulton County Executive Airport (KFTY) in Atlanta, serving general aviation pilots, corporate flight departments, charter operators, and private aircraft owners with fueling, line service, hangar parking, charter, aircraft management, and MRO services since 1955.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) Aviation Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD), Private Aviation Ground Support & Trip Services (Dispatch, Permits, Handling) (THABAFAK), Ground Handling (Ramp, Baggage, Turnaround) (THABAIAC)

Keywords

• Fixed-base operator services
• Aviation fuel sales
• Private jet charter
• Aircraft management services
• Aircraft parking and hangar

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fuel Sales: Sales of Jet-A, Jet-A with Prist, and 100LL aviation fuel. Also includes Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as first FBO in Georgia to offer SAF.
2. Facility and Landing Fees: Fees based on aircraft class and landing weight, with fuel minimums or facility fees. Covers staffing, equipment, ramp security, baggage handling, and amenities.
3. Ramp and Hangar Parking: Nightly ramp and hangar parking fees assessed based on aircraft type and weight class.
4. Charter and Aircraft Management: Private jet charter services and aircraft management under Hill Private Aviation (joined Priester Aviation family).
5. Aircraft Maintenance and Parts: Maintenance services through strategic alliance with Stevens Aerospace; parts support services.
6. Additional Services: Lavatory service, GPU service, potable water, after-hours service, international trash disposal, engine heater plug-in, forklift, belt loader, and aircraft thawing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hill Aircraft is a full-service Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Fulton County Executive Airport (KFTY) in Atlanta, providing aviation fuel (Jet-A, Jet-A with Prist, 100LL, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel), aircraft parking (ramp and hangar), line service, customer hospitality, and concierge support. The company also delivers private jet charter and comprehensive aircraft management under its Hill Private Aviation sub-brand, with onsite maintenance and avionics services through partner MROs Stevens Aerospace and Duncan Aviation.

Product overview

Hill Aircraft is a full-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) providing aviation services from Fulton County Executive Airport (KFTY) in Atlanta. The company operates a platform-based model centered on its core FBO Services, which includes line service, fuel sales (Jet-A, 100LL, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel), aircraft parking, and customer hospitality. Additional services are delivered through strategic partnerships: Private Jet Charter and Aircraft Management operate under Hill Private Aviation (in partnership with Priester Aviation), while Avionics Services and Aircraft Maintenance are provided through Duncan Aviation and Stevens Aerospace respectively. The company also offers online reservations via FlightBridge. Founded in 1955, Hill Aircraft has been providing 'Sensational Southern Service' for over 70 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hill Private Aviation: Aircraft charter and management services operating under the Priester Aviation family of companies

Products and services

• FBO Services Full-service Fixed Base Operator services at KFTY including line service, fuel sales (Jet-A, Jet-A with Prist, 100LL), aircraft ramp and hangar parking, customer service, international flight support with customs clearance, aircraft cleaning and detailing, rental cars, and concierge services for general aviation, corporate, and charter operators.
• Private Jet Charter Executive private jet charter services operated through Hill Private Aviation in partnership with Priester Aviation, providing nationwide infrastructure and resources for charter flights departing from Atlanta.
• Aircraft Management Comprehensive aircraft management services including flight scheduling, maintenance tracking, charter coordination, and crew management, operated through the Hill Private Aviation partnership with Priester Aviation.
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply for business aviation customers, supplied through World Fuel Services with an exclusive jet truck for delivery to Atlanta customers — the first FBO in Georgia to offer SAF.
• Aircraft Avionics Services 24/7 onsite aircraft avionics support delivered through Duncan Aviation at KFTY, including scheduled and unscheduled services, new installations, warranty support, troubleshooting, and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) response.
• Aircraft Maintenance & Parts Aircraft maintenance, repair, and parts services provided through Stevens Aerospace operating from Hill Aircraft's KFTY location, delivering MRO expertise on advanced airframes.

Quantifiable outcome

• #1 FBO in Atlanta 4x in a row (AIN FBO Survey 2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Fuel Services (World Kinect)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2024Expanded agreement with World Fuel Services to provide consistent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply. Hill Aircraft is the first FBO in Georgia to offer dedicated SAF for business aviation customers. World Fuel provides an exclusive jet truck for SAF delivery to Atlanta customers. Hill Aircraft is a member of the Air Elite network since 2012 and participant under their carbon offset program since 2020 through World Kinect Energy Services.
• Priester AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2023Hill Aircraft's charter and aircraft management services joined the Priester Aviation family of companies, operating under Hill Private Aviation. Priester Aviation is one of the largest and most experienced private aviation companies in the US. The partnership provides nationwide infrastructure and resources while Hill's expertise complements Priester's in the Midwest and Mayo Aviation in the Rocky Mountain West.
• Stevens AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2023Stevens Aerospace operates from Hill Aircraft's Atlanta location (KFTY) in the hangar previously occupied by Hill Aircraft's maintenance and parts departments. Stevens is a premier MRO with locations at Greenville, SC (KGYH), Dayton, OH (KDAY), Nashville, TN (KMQY), and now Atlanta. Provides exceptional expertise in maintaining and servicing advanced airframes.
• Duncan AviationcoreTechnology or IntegrationHill Aircraft provides onsite aircraft avionics support services through Duncan Aviation. Services include 24/7 Avionics Technicians, scheduled and unscheduled avionics services, new installations, warranty support, troubleshooting, and AOG (Aircraft on Ground) response.
• Go RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRental cars available through Go Rentals located in the FBO. Vehicles are pulled planeside for arriving customers.
• Phillips 66 AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHill Aircraft provides Phillips 66 fuel via World Fuel Services. Phillips 66 is the branded fuel provider for the FBO.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Jet Aviation: Swiss-based global business aviation group operating FBOs, aircraft management, charter, and MRO services worldwide. Overlaps with Hill across FBO ground services and charter/aircraft management offerings.
• Signature Flight Support: World's largest FBO network with hundreds of locations globally. Operates a multi-location full-service FBO model — same line services, fuel offerings, and corporate flight department target customers as Hill Aircraft, but at massive scale across multiple geographies.
• Sheltair Aviation: Family-owned FBO and real estate company with facilities across the southeastern U.S. — including competing locations in Florida and other key business aviation markets. Closely comparable to Hill on family-ownership profile and FBO service mix.
• Million Air: Global FBO franchise network serving corporate, private, and charter operators with fuel, ground handling, and concierge amenities. Highly comparable to Hill in core service offering; broader geographic reach makes it a scaled peer.
• Atlantic Aviation: One of the largest U.S. FBO chains with a network of 100+ fixed-base operations. Direct competitor in the full-service FBO segment, offering the same fuel, line service, hangar, and amenity mix to business aviation and general aviation pilots as Hill Aircraft, but across a much broader footprint.

Direct peers

• Mayo Aviation: Denver-based aircraft management and charter operator that, together with Priester Aviation, anchors the Midwest/Rocky Mountain regions of the Priester family network. Directly comparable on charter and aircraft management services offered alongside Hill Private Aviation.
• Priester Aviation: One of the largest U.S. private aviation operators offering charter, aircraft management, and FBO services. Currently Hill Aircraft's strategic partner under the Hill Private Aviation brand, making it the most directly comparable operator in the aircraft management/charter segment.

Emerging players

• Duncan Aviation: Large independent MRO and avionics provider that currently embeds at Hill Aircraft's KFTY location to deliver avionics services. Closely comparable as an aircraft services operator in the same fixed-base environment, though its primary scale is in MRO rather than FBO line service.
• Stevens Aerospace: Multi-location MRO that operates inside Hill Aircraft's Atlanta facility. Comparable service line (aircraft maintenance, parts support) addressed to the same corporate flight department customer base at KFTY.

Others

• FlightBridge: Online reservation and trip-support platform used by Hill Aircraft and many other FBOs to accept bookings. Comparable as an enabling technology layer that digitizes FBO customer booking — not a competing operator, but a shared ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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