Kaiserair

What Kaiserair does

KaiserAir is a privately-held, family-owned full-service aviation company founded in 1946 as the flight department for industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and incorporated as an independent company in 1979. Headquartered at Oakland International Airport (KOAK) with a second FBO at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (KSTS), the company operates under four concurrent FAA certificates — Part 91 (private use), Part 135 (charter), Part 121 (commercial airline with 180-minute ETOPS), and Part 145 (maintenance) — making it one of a small number of US operators with this full regulatory stack and the first carrier to achieve dual Part 121/135 certification simultaneously on first FAA submission. The company also holds FAA authorization to conduct in-house recurrent training for pilots, inflight crew, and maintenance technicians.

Its service portfolio spans private jet charter via Gulfstream G650ER and G4SP aircraft (Part 135), Boeing 737-800/700 airliner charter (Part 121) configured for 56–189 all-First-Class passengers, full-service aircraft management for third-party owners, and two private membership airlines — Kona Shuttle and Hawaii Shuttle — providing round-trip service to the Big Island of Hawaii. FBO operations at Oakland and Santa Rosa generate fuel, hangar, ramp, and ground support revenue, and the company has access to additional aircraft globally through partner relationships. Customers include professional sports teams (NHL San Jose Sharks since 2015, Las Vegas Golden Knights from 2025), Fortune 500 executives, government officials and dignitaries, private aircraft owners, and members of its two membership airlines.

KaiserAir monetizes through one-time charter fees (quote-based pricing), recurring aircraft management and maintenance contracts, FBO transaction-based fuel and ground services, and subscription-based private membership airlines. Its competitive positioning rests on a documented 76+ year perfect safety record, all-employee flight crews averaging 10,000+ hours, senior captains with 18-year tenure, two owned Bay Area FBOs, and a family-run management structure now in its second generation under CEO/President Rob Guerra and Chairman Ronald J. Guerra.

Name

Kaiserair

Legal name

KaiserAir, Inc.

Website

https://kaiserair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KaiserAir is a family-owned, Oakland-based full-service aviation company founded in 1946, operating under FAA Parts 91/135/121/145 to provide private jet charter, Boeing 737 airliner charter, aircraft management, two Bay Area FBOs, and private membership airlines to Hawaii for sports teams, executives, and high-net-worth clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Air Transportation (481)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Jet Charter (Midsize/Super-Midsize/Heavy Jet) (TLAFABAB), Corporate & VIP Group Charter Operators (THABADAD), Group & ACMI Charter Airlines (Ad-hoc/Wet Lease) (TLAFABAC)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Aircraft management services
• Fixed base operations
• Airliner charter services
• Private membership airline

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Jet Charter (Part 135): KaiserAir operates private jet charter services using Gulfstream G650ER and Gulfstream 4SP aircraft under its Part 135 certificate. The company also has access to hundreds more aircraft through trusted global partners. Charter sales experts help customers find the right aircraft for their needs.
2. Boeing 737 Airliner Charter: Large cabin aircraft charter services for professional sports teams, corporate groups, entertainment retinues, and large families. Flexible seating configurations from 56 to 189 passengers with all First/Business Class seating and VIP dining service.
3. Aircraft Management Services: Full-service aircraft management for private aircraft owners including flight operations, maintenance, dispatch, accounting, and ground support. Services are provided under Part 91 for private use, with charter options under Part 135 as an additional revenue stream for owners.
4. FBO Services (Oakland and Santa Rosa): Fixed Base Operations providing jet fuel sales, aircraft parking, ground support, crew amenities, and passenger terminal services. Revenue comes from fuel sales (competitive Jet A prices in the Bay Area), hangar space rental, landing fees, and ancillary services.
5. Private Membership Airlines: KaiserAir operates two private membership airlines - Kona Shuttle and Hawaii Shuttle - providing round-trip airline service to the Big Island of Hawaii using three Boeing 737-800/700 aircraft configured for First-Class service. Members pay for access to these exclusive services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KaiserAir is a full-service aviation company providing private jet charter (Gulfstream G650ER and G4SP under Part 135), Boeing 737-800/700 airliner charter (Part 121 with ETOPS 180), full-service aircraft management (Parts 91, 135, 145), and two owned Fixed Base Operations at Oakland International and Santa Rosa airports offering fuel, hangar, ramp, and ground support. It also operates two private membership airlines — Kona Shuttle and Hawaii Shuttle — providing all First-Class Boeing 737 service to the Big Island of Hawaii.

Product overview

KaiserAir is a full-service aviation company offering a unified portfolio of aviation support services centered on its FAA Part 91, Part 135, Part 121, and Part 145 certificates. Its core offerings span aircraft management (acquisition, sales, crew operations, dispatch, and Part 145 maintenance), FBO services at two San Francisco Bay Area locations (Oakland International Airport and Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport), private jet charter via Gulfstream aircraft (G650ER and 4SP), and Boeing 737 airliner charter for sports teams and large groups. The company also operates two private membership airlines — Kona Shuttle and Hawaii Shuttle — servicing the Big Island of Hawaii under its Part 121 airline certificate. All services are underpinned by its 76+ year perfect safety record and a family-run management structure with second-generation leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kona Shuttle: Private membership airline providing round trip service to the Big Island of Hawaii (Kona). KaiserAir operates Boeing 737-800/700 aircraft for this service.
• Hawaii Shuttle
• KaiserAircraft Sales & Management
• KaiserAir Oakland Jet Center FBO
• KaiserAir Santa Rosa Jet Center

Products and services

• Private Jet Charter — Gulfstream Private jet charter service operating Gulfstream G650ER (up to 16 passengers, 7,500 nautical mile range, Mach 0.90 cruise, air-ionizing cabin filtration) and Gulfstream 4SP aircraft under FAA Part 135, with forward galleys, WiFi, and serving professional sports teams, corporate executives, government officials, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Boeing 737-800/700 Airliner Charter Large-cabin Boeing 737-800/700 airliner charter for professional sports teams, corporate groups, entertainment retinues, and large families, with configurable seating from 56 to 189 passengers, ETOPS 180 certification, 8-hour non-stop coast-to-coast range, all First/Business Class seating, VIP dining, and STAGE by Rockwell Collins inflight entertainment.
• Aircraft Management & Consultation Services Full-service aircraft management for private aircraft owners including acquisition and sales, all-employee flight staff, dispatch, flight operations, accounting, ground support, Part 145 maintenance, and Part 135 charter options operated under FAA Parts 91, 135, 121, and 145.
• KaiserAir Oakland Jet Center FBO Fixed base operation at Oakland International Airport (KOAK) providing Jet A fuel, 48,000 sq. ft. hangar, 861,724 sq. ft. ramp, VIP passenger terminal, crew facilities, DCA DASSP handling, and 24/7 service for aircraft of all sizes up to 747.
• KaiserAir Santa Rosa Jet Center FBO Fixed base operation at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (KSTS) offering competitive Jet A fuel prices, self-fueling station, aircraft parking, on-site maintenance, crew cars, concierge services, and a modern private terminal open 5am–9pm daily with after-hours availability.
• Hawaii Shuttle (Private Membership Airline) Private membership airline servicing the Big Island of Hawaii via all First-Class configured Boeing 737-800/700 aircraft under Part 121 certification, with membership-based round-trip service for discriminating travelers.
• Kona Shuttle (Private Membership Airline) Private membership airline operated by KaiserAir providing round-trip service to the Big Island of Hawaii (Kona) using all First-Class configured Boeing 737-800/700 aircraft under Part 121.

Quantifiable outcome

• 76-year perfect safety record with no accidents, incidents, or violations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Las Vegas Golden KnightscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025KaiserAir will become the Las Vegas Golden Knights' team travel provider starting in 2025, expanding their professional sports team travel operations.
• NHL San Jose SharksflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015KaiserAir has provided all team travel for the NHL San Jose Sharks since 2015, serving as their dedicated charter air carrier for professional sports team logistics including away games and travel requirements.
• Kona ShuttlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaiserAir operates three spacious all First-Class Boeing 737-800/700 aircraft for Kona Shuttle, a private membership airline. KaiserAir provides complete flight operations, crew, maintenance, and management services.
• Hawaii ShuttlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaiserAir launched Hawaii Shuttle in 2022 as a private membership airline to the Big Island of Hawaii. Rob and Rusty Guerra serve as Managing Partners. KaiserAir provides all aircraft, crew, maintenance, and operations.
• Hawaii Shuttle (Private Membership Airline)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond-generation family members Rob and Rusty Guerra launched Hawaii Shuttle as a new private membership airline in 2022, with KaiserAir providing all operational support, aircraft, and flight services.
• National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA)coreOthersRon Guerra served on the NBAA Board of Directors and various committees. KaiserAir is an active member and recipient of the 2023 76-Year Safe Flying Award and 2005 John P. 'Jack' Doswell Award from NBAA.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• VistaJet: VistaJet is a global private aviation company operating a fleet of business jets worldwide under a membership and charter model. It is comparable to KaiserAir because both offer on-demand Gulfstream-class private jet charter to executives and HNWI clients, with VistaJet operating at a global scale.
• Wheels Up: Wheels Up is a membership-based private aviation company offering on-demand charter, jet cards, and aircraft management services. It is comparable to KaiserAir because both sell aviation access to corporate and consumer clients using a mix of owned and partner-operated aircraft.
• NetJets: NetJets (Berkshire Hathaway) is the world's largest fractional jet ownership and charter operator. It is comparable to KaiserAir because both serve Fortune 500 executives and high-net-worth individuals with private aviation, although NetJets operates at vastly greater scale with hundreds of aircraft.
• Flexjet: Flexjet is a leading fractional jet ownership provider operating a fleet of business jets (including Gulfstream and Embraer). It competes directly with KaiserAir for the same executive and HNWI charter and management customers, with a similar premium fleet mix.
• PlaneSense: PlaneSense operates fractional and lease programs using a fleet of Pilatus and Phenom jets. It is comparable to KaiserAir because both offer fractional/management-style private aviation access to executives and HNWI clients with a focus on safety reputation.

Emerging players

• JSX: JSX is a hop-on jet airline operating Embraer regional jets under a simplified Part 135 schedule between private terminals. It is comparable to KaiserAir as a peer in the boutique / semi-private membership air travel category that competes with the Kona Shuttle and Hawaii Shuttle models.
• Surf Air: Surf Air operates a membership-based air travel service in California and other markets using turboprop and regional aircraft. It is comparable to KaiserAir through the private membership airline / all-first-class seating concept pioneered by the Kona Shuttle and Hawaii Shuttle.

Broad incumbents

• Signature Flight Support: Signature Flight Support operates the world's largest FBO network with over 200 locations providing fuel, ground handling, and hangar services. It is comparable to KaiserAir through the FBO and ground services business lines at Oakland and Santa Rosa airports.
• Atlantic Aviation: Atlantic Aviation is one of the largest FBO networks in North America, providing fuel, ground support, and hangar services. It competes with KaiserAir as a CAA Preferred FBO and is a peer in the same Bay Area and broader West Coast ground-services market.
• Jet Aviation: Jet Aviation (a General Dynamics company) operates a global network of FBOs, aircraft management, and charter services. It is comparable to KaiserAir because both run FBOs, charter, and aircraft management services, though Jet Aviation does so across hundreds of locations worldwide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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