Rampart Aviation, LLC

What Rampart Aviation, LLC does

Rampart Aviation, LLC is a Veteran Owned, FAA-certified aviation services company headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, founded in 2008. It operates four integrated service lines from a single platform: Government Services (paradrop training, HALO/HAHO operations up to 25,000 feet, airborne ISR, CASEVAC, STOL operations, and passenger/cargo transport for the Department of Defense and Special Operations Forces), Commercial Services (Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry, magnetic, and LiDAR surveys for the IAGSA-member international airborne geophysical community, plus air charter and cargo support including work for UPS), Training Services (pilot, mission-specific, NVG, and airborne delivery training under an FAR 135 Approved Pilot and Mechanic Training Program), and Maintenance & Modifications (FAA Part 145 MRO covering organizational, intermediate, and overhaul maintenance plus ISR and special operations equipment modifications). The fleet comprises utility aircraft including CASA 212, Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Caravan, DHC-6 Twin Otter, and DHC-4 Caribou, and the company runs a 24/7 Flight Operations Center supporting deployments CONUS and OCONUS.

Name

Rampart Aviation, LLC

Legal name

Rampart Aviation, LLC

Website

https://rampartaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Rampart Aviation is a Veteran Owned, FAA-certified aviation services company in Colorado Springs providing specialized government (DoD/SOF paradrop, ISR, CASEVAC), commercial (aerial survey, cargo for UPS), pilot training, and Part 145 MRO support worldwide since 2008.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Support Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Airframe Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAA), Aviation Ground Handling & Air Cargo Operations (EDAOANAM)

Keywords

• Aviation support services
• Military freefall training
• Aerial geophysical survey
• FAA Part 145 MRO
• Special operations aviation

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

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. Government Aviation Services: Contracted aviation support services for DoD and Special Operations Forces through TRANSCOM contract vehicles. Includes paradrop training, ISR operations, CASEVAC, passenger/cargo transport, and airfield construction.
2. Commercial Aviation Services: Aerial survey and mapping services for oil and mineral exploration, international geophysical surveys, and air charter transportation services including UPS cargo support.
3. Training Services: Pilot training, mission-specific training, airborne training, and exercise support services for military and commercial customers.
4. Maintenance and Modification Services: FAA Part 145 certified MRO services including organizational maintenance, intermediate maintenance, overhaul maintenance, and specialized modifications including ISR sensor systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rampart Aviation, LLC provides full-scope aviation support services across four lines: government aviation services for the Department of Defense and Special Operations Forces (paradrop training, HALO/HAHO, ISR, CASEVAC, STOL operations, passenger/cargo transport), commercial aviation services (geophysical survey, aerial mapping, passenger and cargo transport including UPS support), training services (pilot, NVG, military freefall, and aerial delivery), and FAA Part 145 certified Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul with ISR/sensor modification capabilities. Operations are conducted 24/7/365 across CONUS and OCONUS deployments using a fleet of utility aircraft including CASA 212, Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Caravan, DHC-6 Twin Otter, and DHC-4 Caribou.

Product overview

Rampart Aviation is a Veteran Owned aviation services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of four integrated service lines: Government Services (DoD/SOF support including paradrop, ISR, CASEVAC, STOL operations), Commercial Services (aerial survey/mapping, passenger transport up to 30 seats, cargo transport, UPS support), Training Services (pilot training, military freefall/HALO/HAHO instruction, aerial delivery training), and Maintenance & Modifications (FAA Part 145 certified MRO with modification capabilities for ISR and special operations equipment). The company operates a fleet of utility aircraft including CASA 212, Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Caravan, DHC-6 Twin Otter, and DHC-4 Caribou.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Government Aviation Services Aviation support services for the Department of Defense and U.S. Special Operations Forces, contracted via TRANSCOM/AMC CARB vehicles. Includes military paradrop training (HALO/HAHO up to 25,000 feet, static line, LCLA bundle drops), airborne ISR sensor operations, CASEVAC, passenger and cargo transport, STOL operations from unimproved airfields, and airfield construction support.
• Commercial Aviation Services Full-scope commercial aviation services including aerial geophysical survey (Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry, Magnetic surveys, LiDAR, Full Motion Video), aerial mapping for oil and mineral exploration, passenger transport (up to 30 seats), and cargo transport — including domestic UPS cargo support — using STOL utility aircraft deployable worldwide.
• Training Services Aviation training for military and commercial customers, including STOL operations pilot training, NVG operations, mission-specific NSAV instruction, military freefall (HALO/HAHO) training up to 25,000 feet, static line parachuting, and aerial delivery training for LCLA and JPADS bundle systems.
• Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) & Modifications FAA Part 145 certified Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services covering organizational, intermediate, and overhaul maintenance for CASA 212, Beechcraft King Air, Cessna Caravan, DHC-6 Twin Otter, and DHC-4 Caribou aircraft. Also provides specialized modifications for ISR/sensor systems, special operations equipment, and non-standard aviation, approved under FAA Part 91 and Part 135 maintenance intervals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7, 365 operations since 2008
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Airlines: National Airlines operates a mix of scheduled and on-demand cargo and charter services for government and commercial customers, including DoD airlift contracts, overlapping with Rampart's TRANSCOM-served airlift and UPS-adjacent cargo work.
• Berry Aviation: Berry Aviation is a CARB-certified, Part 135/Part 145 air carrier providing passenger, cargo, and parachute operations to DoD and SOF customers — directly comparable to Rampart's government aviation services and STOL/paradrop training portfolio.
• Phoenix Air Group: Phoenix Air operates a Part 135 fleet supporting DoD, medevac, and contract airlift — a close comparable in certified on-demand government aviation services and special-mission training.
• Kenn Borek Air: Kenn Borek Air is a Canadian operator of DHC-6 Twin Otter and similar STOL utility aircraft supporting remote, polar, and government survey/logistics missions, directly comparable to Rampart's STOL fleet and geophysical survey operations.
• Dynamic Aviation: Dynamic Aviation provides special-mission aircraft, ISR modifications, and aerial firefighting for government customers, closely matching Rampart's ISR sensor integration and government multi-mission platform work.

Broad incumbents

• AAR Corp: AAR is a large, publicly traded aviation services company providing MRO, parts, and government airlift support; it is a broader incumbent offering that overlaps with Rampart's Part 145 MRO and DoD services portfolio.
• Sierra Nevada Corporation: Sierra Nevada Corporation is a large defense integrator providing ISR, special-mission aviation, and SOF-support platforms, positioning it as a broader incumbent that competes with Rampart's ISR and SOF aviation offerings.
• Leidos (ISR & Aviation Services): Leidos is a large defense and aviation services prime that operates ISR, training, and special-mission aviation programs for the U.S. government, representing a broader incumbent competing for the same SOF and ISR contract dollars.

Emerging players

• Airborne Geophysical Survey providers (e.g., SkyTEM, CGG): CGG and SkyTEM operate or contract airborne geophysical survey fleets for minerals and oil & gas exploration; they represent adjacent and partially overlapping peers to Rampart's IAGSA-certified survey aircraft services.
• Calspan Aerospace: Calspan provides flight testing, airborne research, and special-mission aircraft services to defense customers, comparable to Rampart's specialized mission and training operations though with a research/testing emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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