Mike Goulian Aviation

What Mike Goulian Aviation does

Mike Goulian Aviation is a Massachusetts-based flight training, aircraft management, and authorized service business operating two locations at Hanscom Field (KBED) in Bedford and Plymouth Airport (KPYM). Founded in 2017 and led by aviation figure Michael Goulian, the company focuses on Cirrus SR20, SR22, and SR22T G7 aircraft and the SF50 Vision Jet, supported by a RealSimGear G7 Advanced Aviation Training Device that is FAA-approved for loggable training hours. Its core curriculum spans private pilot certification, instrument rating, Cirrus transition training (VFR and IFR), Cirrus currency courses, and Vision Jet type-rating instruction, with adjacent offerings in aerobatics, tailwheel, and backcountry flying using Super Decathlon and Aviat Husky aircraft.

The company generates revenue across five streams: hourly aircraft rental ($450–$710 per hour for Cirrus G7 models), instructor-led training courses (full-day CFII at $900, Michael Goulian at $1,100/day, Vision Jet instructor at $1,600/day), simulator time ($125–$225/hour), recurring aircraft management services for Cirrus owners (flight preparation, storage, database updates, maintenance tracking, and pilot services), and full-service maintenance at the KPYM service center, where it operates as an Authorized Cirrus Service Center since 2017 and an Authorized Husky Service Center. Pricing is predominantly pay-as-you-go with annual non-owned insurance starting at $330 and minor pass-through fees such as a 2.5% KBED airport surcharge, $30/gallon TKS anti-ice, and $20 per 200 PSI of oxygen.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer in the New England region through the two physical bases, supplemented by nationwide instructor travel on request, a #CirrusLife community program built on monthly newsletters, hangar events, and active social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), and periodic co-marketing with Cirrus Aircraft including open houses with the Cirrus Sales Director. The customer base is composed of individual private pilots, Cirrus owners seeking managed service, and aviation enthusiasts pursuing advanced ratings, with no enterprise anchor accounts identified in the available data.

Name

Mike Goulian Aviation

Legal name

Mike Goulian Aviation, LLC

Website

https://mikegoulianaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mike Goulian Aviation is a Massachusetts-based flight training, aircraft management, and authorized Cirrus and Husky service center serving private pilots, Cirrus aircraft owners, and aviation enthusiasts in New England with G7-era aircraft, an FAA-approved AATD simulator, and recurring managed-aircraft services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flight Training Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (48819)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Aviation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) (THABAFAI), Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD)

Keywords

• Flight training services
• Aircraft management
• Cirrus aviation training
• Aerobatic instruction
• Aircraft maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flight Training Services: Revenue generated from flight instruction including private pilot training, instrument rating training, Cirrus transition training (VFR and IFR), and currency courses. Instruction provided by CFII instructors and Michael Goulian himself at premium rates.
2. Aircraft Rental: Hourly rental fees for Cirrus aircraft (SR20 G7, SR22 G7, SR22T G7), tailwheel aircraft (Decathlon, Husky), and simulator time (G6 and G7 simulators).
3. Aircraft Management: Turnkey management solution for Cirrus aircraft owners including flight preparation, aircraft cleaning, storage, database updates, record keeping, maintenance tracking, and pilot services. This recurring service provides ongoing revenue from managed aircraft owners.
4. Aerobatics and Tailwheel Training: Specialized training courses including Aerobatics I, II, and III, tailwheel endorsement, advanced tailwheel training, Husky checkout, and backcountry adventures using Decathlon and Husky aircraft.
5. Aircraft Maintenance Services: Full-service maintenance facility at Plymouth Airport (KPYM) as an Authorized Cirrus Service Center and Authorized Husky Service Center. Services include annual inspections, oil changes, 100-hour inspections, air conditioning service, pre-buy inspections, engine troubleshooting, and cleaning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mike Goulian Aviation is a flight school and aircraft management company that delivers Cirrus-centric flight training (Private Pilot, Instrument, VFR/IFR Transition, Currency, SF50 Vision Jet), hourly aircraft rental of a modern Cirrus SR20/SR22/SR22T G7 fleet, FAA-approved AATD simulator time, specialized aerobatic and tailwheel/backcountry instruction, and turnkey Cirrus aircraft management and authorized factory maintenance for aircraft owners.

Product overview

Mike Goulian Aviation is a flight training and aircraft management company offering a comprehensive portfolio of aviation services centered on Cirrus aircraft operations, supplemented by tailwheel and aerobatic training. The core offering consists of Cirrus flight training and aircraft rental (SR20, SR22, SR22T G7) paired with an FAA-approved AATD Cirrus flight simulator replicating the G7/G7+ cockpit. The portfolio extends to structured training courses including VFR/IFR transition courses, currency recurrency checks (90-day and 6-month), private pilot training, and instrument rating programs. Non-Cirrus offerings include aerobatic training (Decathlon, Integral-R), tailwheel training, and Aviat Husky instruction and checkout. Services include Cirrus aircraft management, authorized Cirrus and Husky maintenance, and Vision Jet pilot services. All offerings are delivered at Hanscom Field (KBED, primary base) and Plymouth Airport (KPYM) in Massachusetts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cirrus Training and Aircraft Rental Combined flight training and aircraft rental program for SR20, SR22, and SR22T Cirrus aircraft (most of fleet being new G7 models). Includes Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, and Transition (VFR/IFR) training, plus 90-day and 6-month currency courses, SF50 Vision Jet type rating, and aircraft rental for qualified checked-out pilots.
• Cirrus Flight Simulator (G7 AATD) FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device replicating the Cirrus SR Perspective+ Touch G7 and G7+ platforms in SR20, SR22, and SR22T cockpits. Features a working CAPS handle with simulated 45 lbs of pull force, triple 65-inch 4K OLED display, and haptic feedback. Enables pilots to log training hours toward ratings (instrument students can log up to 20 hours toward their instrument rating). G7 simulator rate: $225/hour; G6 simulator rate: $125/hour.
• Private Pilot Training FAA Private Pilot Certificate training program delivered in Cirrus aircraft and combined with Cirrus Transition Training content. Minimum 40 hours flight time (55 hours typical), 10 hours solo, cross-country and night operations, plus oral/practical test preparation. Requires at least 17 years old, English fluency, and a medical certificate.
• Instrument Training Instrument rating program using the Cirrus Instrument Rating Course (online video via Cirrus Approach Learning Catalog), Sporty's syllabus, and 40 hours of actual/simulated instrument time plus 50 hours PIC cross-country. Up to 20 hours of sim time can be counted. Includes oral exam, checkride, IFR cross-country planning, unusual attitudes, and instrument approach procedures.
• Cirrus Transition Training (VFR) Cirrus-designed transition course for licensed non-instrument-rated pilots. Covers operational characteristics, VFR maneuvering, avionics and autopilot usage, cross country procedures, and CAPS scenarios. Approximately 10 hours flight time (6 hours minimum) over 3 days with CSIP instructors using the Cirrus online computer training portal.
• Cirrus Advanced Transition Training (IFR) 5-day IFR transition course for instrument-rated pilots moving to Cirrus SR20 or SR22. Covers basic attitude instrument flying, IFR operations and approaches (GPS, FMS, WAAS), abnormal and emergency procedures, and avionics malfunctions. Includes Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) sign-off. Approximately 10 hours flight time (8 hours minimum) and 12 cross country legs.
• Cirrus Currency Courses Short recurrent courses to keep Cirrus pilots current and safe, including a 90-day refresher covering normal operations, maneuvers, and special procedures; and Six-Month Recurrency Checks (IFR and VFR versions) covering abnormal operations, emergency procedures, SRM, and autopilot proficiency. Alternating Schedules A and B as required by Cirrus.
• Aircraft Management Turnkey Cirrus aircraft management for owners covering flight preparation, aircraft cleaning, storage (Bedford and Plymouth MA), navigation database updates, record keeping, maintenance tracking, pilot services, flight plan reviews, and exclusive owner events. Owners receive scheduling priority for recurrent training and access to company events.
• Aircraft Maintenance (Authorized Cirrus Service Center) Full-service maintenance facility in Plymouth, MA (KPYM) with mobile service at Hanscom Field. Authorized Cirrus Service Center since 2017 and Authorized Husky Service Center. Services include annual inspections, oil changes, 100-hour inspections, air conditioning service, pre-buy inspections, engine troubleshooting, O2 service, and aircraft cleaning/detailing. Factory-trained Cirrus-certified technicians.
• Tailwheel Training Comprehensive tailwheel training including advanced airmanship, tailwheel endorsement (FAR 61.31(i)), advanced tailwheel for backcountry operations, Husky checkout training, and guided backcountry adventures in New England using Aviat Husky aircraft. Instructor rate: $500/half-day; Husky aircraft rate: $350/hour.
• Aerobatic Training Three-level aerobatics course progression (Aerobatics I, II, and Contests/Camps) taught over one-week courses in the American Champion Decathlon and Integral-R aircraft. Prepares pilots for IAC Primary Sequence and Sportsman Sequence. Instructor rate: $150/hour or $400/half-day; Aircraft rate: $450/hour.
• Advanced Airmanship Program 3-lesson, 1.5-day advanced flight program created by Michael Goulian to improve fundamental stick-and-rudder skills and aerodynamics understanding. Taught in the Decathlon. Approximate total cost: $3,075 (aircraft $450/hour, instructor $500/half-day). Emphasizes aircraft control, energy management, and safety-first approach.
• Husky Training and Checkout Aviat Husky training covering backcountry flying, tailwheel endorsement, and aircraft checkout. The company is an Authorized Husky Sales and Service Center. Husky specifications: 180hp or 200hp engine, stall speed just over 40 mph, 1500 ft/min climb rate, 140 mph cruise, 800-mile range, 26-inch tundra tires, certified Day/Night IFR/VFR. Instructor rate: $1,000/day or $500/half-day; Aircraft rate: $350/hour.

Quantifiable outcome

• Instrument students can log up to 20 hours in the simulator toward their rating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cirrus AircraftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Mike Goulian Aviation is an Authorized Cirrus Service Center since 2017, providing factory-trained, Cirrus-certified technicians for maintenance on all SR-series models. They offer complete training and currency options for Cirrus aircraft owners and utilize Cirrus' online computer training portal for transition courses. The company manages Cirrus aircraft and provides Cirrus Transition Training courses designed by Cirrus.
• Aviat Aircraft (Husky)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMike Goulian Aviation is an Authorized Husky Sales & Service Center, offering instruction, aircraft management, and service for Aviat Husky aircraft. The company specializes in tailwheel and backcountry flying adventures using Husky aircraft and provides Husky checkout training as a requirement for renting their Husky aircraft.
• RealSimGearcoreTechnology or IntegrationRealSimGear G7 simulator installed at Mike Goulian Aviation's KBED location. This FAA-approved AATD simulator replicates the Cirrus SR Perspective+ Touch model flight deck with working CAPS handle, triple 65-inch 4K OLED display system, and haptic feedback. Provides loggable training hours toward ratings.
• RealSimGearcoreTechnology or IntegrationRealSimGear SR7x Pro simulator evaluated during a visit to Mike Goulian Aviation. Features triple 65-inch 4K OLED display system, accurate Perspective Touch+ avionics replication, haptic feedback including functional stick shaker, and simulated CAPS handle. FAA-approved AATD with published starting price of $64,000-plus.
• Starr Insurance CompanyminorOthersRecommended insurance provider for non-owned aviation insurance required for all students and renters. Starr Insurance Company offers coverage including $250,000 Non-Owned Bodily Injury and Property Damage and $25,000-$50,000 Non-Owned Physical Damage Liability. Insurance can be bound within a day or two at negotiated rates.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ATP Flight School: Largest flight training organization in the United States, operating a multi-location network training professional pilots. Directly comparable in core flight training business model, although ATP focuses on airline-oriented ab-initio programs rather than Cirrus-specific transition training.
• Sporty's Academy: Well-known flight training school affiliated with Sporty's Pilot Shop, offering private pilot, instrument, and Cirrus training at a single Cincinnati-area location. Comparable in delivering flight instruction to private pilots with an established brand and curriculum.
• Thrust Flight: Cirrus-focused flight training center operating in Texas with multiple locations. Closest direct comparable by product focus (Cirrus transition and recurrent training) and target customer (Cirrus owners and renters), competing for the same OEM-supported training market.
• American Flyers: Multi-location flight training organization offering private pilot, instrument, commercial, and ATP training. Comparable in providing structured pilot training across multiple U.S. locations with emphasis on curriculum-driven instruction.
• Phoenix East Aviation: Flight training school based in Florida offering private pilot through ATP certifications, with international student focus. Comparable as a multi-rating flight training operation, though differing in geographic focus and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• FlightSafety International: Berkshire Hathaway-owned provider of high-end aviation training using advanced simulators, serving corporate, commercial, and military pilots. Comparable in premium simulator-based training delivery and brand-driven positioning, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader scope than the subject company.
• CAE: Global leader in aviation training services, operating one of the world's largest pilot training networks after acquiring SimuFlite. Comparable in offering simulator-based pilot training services, though at vastly larger scale and across airline/corporate/defense customer segments.
• flyExclusive: Public private jet operator with a significant Cirrus Vision Jet fleet component and jet club model. Comparable in operating Cirrus aircraft in the private aviation market, though flyExclusive is primarily a charter/operator rather than a training and management company.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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