Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation

What Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation does

Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation is a privately held aviation services company headquartered at Meadows Field Airport (BHM) in Bakersfield, California. Operating since 1958, the company functions as the sole full-service Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Meadows Field, providing aircraft refueling (ISBAH Certified for 100LL and Jet-A), ground handling, hangar storage for aircraft up to Gulfstream G450 size, GPU and oxygen services, lavatory service, aircraft towing, air-start, and 24/7 on-call support across a 3.5-acre ramp capable of accommodating aircraft up to C-130 or B737, and with prior permission, larger aircraft including C-17 and B-747. Office hours run 6am-8pm, seven days per week, with after-hours fueling available on-call.

Beyond the core FBO operation, the company operates adjacent aviation service lines through its parent entity, Loyd's Aircraft Maintenance, including Aircraft Maintenance (at Bakersfield and Paso Robles locations), Aircraft Charter, Aircraft Management, and Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions. The company operates three California locations: Bakersfield (headquarters), Paso Robles, and Delano. Loyd's Aviation (legal name: Loyd's Aircraft Maintenance) also runs loyalty mechanics for transient pilots via the AvTrip points program and offers online reservations through the Flightbridge platform.

The business model combines transactional fee revenue (per-service fueling, ground handling, charter) with recurring hangar storage subscription revenue and professional services revenue from maintenance and management contracts. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quoted based on aircraft type, service requirements, and fuel volume. Customers are primarily owners and operators of private and business aircraft, along with flight crews transiting the airport. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via on-site FBO services, phone-based reservations, and online booking. The company maintains a digital presence through its website (loydsaviation.com) and social media channels including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Name

Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation

Legal name

Loyd's Aircraft Maintenance

Website

https://bakersfieldjetcenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation is the sole full-service Fixed-Base Operator at Meadows Field in Bakersfield, California, providing ISBAH-certified aircraft fueling, ground handling, hangar storage, and pilot amenities. The company also operates aircraft maintenance, charter, management, and sales services across three California locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation FBO Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• FBO services
• Aviation fueling
• Aircraft ground handling
• Aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bakersfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. FBO Services: Core revenue from providing fixed-base operator services including aircraft fueling (100LL and Jet-A), ground handling, GPU service, oxygen service, lavatory service, aircraft towing, and air-start services. Revenue generated through per-service transaction fees.
2. Hangar Storage: Aircraft hangar storage services at Meadows Field accommodating aircraft up to Gulfstream G450 size. Provides secure parking for transient and based aircraft.
3. Aircraft Maintenance Services: On-site aircraft maintenance services through Loyd's Aircraft Maintenance facilities. Full-service maintenance capabilities at Bakersfield and Paso Robles locations.
4. Aircraft Charter: Private aircraft charter services offered through the company's aircraft charter division.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation operates as a full-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at Meadows Field in Bakersfield, California, providing aircraft fueling (100LL and Jet-A), ground handling, hangar storage, and pilot/passenger amenities. Beyond core FBO operations, the company delivers aircraft maintenance, aircraft charter, aircraft sales and acquisitions, and aircraft management services, with additional locations in Paso Robles and Delano, California.

Product overview

Bakersfield Jet Center by Loyd's Aviation operates as a full-service FBO (Fixed Base Operator) at Meadows Field, providing aircraft fueling (ISBAH Certified for 100LL and Jet-A), ground handling, hangar storage up to Gulfstream G450, and pilot services. Beyond the core FBO operations, the company offers a portfolio of aviation services including Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Charter, Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions, and Aircraft Management at multiple California locations (Bakersfield, Paso Robles, Delano).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AvTrip: Pilot rewards/loyalty points program offered to pilots using the FBO services.

Products and services

• FBO Services at Bakersfield Jet Center Full-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at Meadows Field (Bakersfield) offering ISBAH-certified aircraft fueling for 100LL and Jet-A, ground handling, hangar storage, and pilot/passenger amenities on a 3.5-acre ramp. Targeted at transient and based aircraft operators using Meadows Field.
• Aircraft Maintenance

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Priceless Car RentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPriceless Car Rental is designated as the preferred vendor for on-site car rentals at Bakersfield Jet Center. This partnership provides rental car services for arriving passengers and crew members. The arrangement benefits both parties through referral traffic to the rental company while enhancing the FBO's passenger amenities offering.
• FlightbridgecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlightbridge provides the online FBO reservations platform used by Bakersfield Jet Center. This integration allows pilots and operators to make online reservations for FBO services through the Flightbridge network, which aggregates FBO availability across multiple airports and service providers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Signature Flight Support: World's largest FBO network with hundreds of locations globally, offering fueling, hangar, ground handling, and crew amenities comparable to Bakersfield Jet Center, but at far greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Atlantic Aviation: Major national FBO chain providing fueling, hangar, ground handling, and amenities at airports across the U.S. Direct comparable in core FBO service offering and customer base (business/private aviation).
• Million Air: Large multi-location FBO brand offering fueling, ground handling, hangar, and concierge services to business aviation operators — directly comparable service mix to Bakersfield Jet Center.
• Jet Aviation: Global FBO, aircraft management, charter, and maintenance provider. Overlaps with Loyd's across FBO services, aircraft management, and maintenance offerings.

Direct peers

• ACI Jet: California-based FBO and aviation services company offering fueling, ground handling, charter, management, and maintenance — closely matches Loyd's geographic focus and full-service portfolio.
• Clay Lacy Aviation: West Coast FBO, charter, management, and maintenance operator with multiple California locations. Directly comparable in service mix and regional positioning.
• Western Jet Aviation: Multi-service aviation company operating FBOs, charter, management, and maintenance in California — direct peer in regional FBO plus adjacent services.
• Sun Air Jets: California-based FBO, charter, aircraft management, and maintenance operator. Comparable regional competitor with overlapping service lines and similar customer base.
• Pentastar Aviation: FBO, charter, management, and maintenance provider serving business aviation. Comparable in integrated FBO-plus-service-line model.

Others

• Flightbridge: Online FBO reservation and trip-support platform used by Bakersfield Jet Center for online bookings. Ecosystem/enabling partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LoydsMaintenance
• Facebookfacebook.com/BakersfieldJetCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loydsaviation
• Instagraminstagram.com/bakersfieldjetcenter

Compliance1 record

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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