Atlas Aviation

What Atlas Aviation does

Atlas Aviation is a privately held flight school and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) serving the Tampa Bay general aviation market from two locations: Peter O. Knight Airport on Davis Islands in Tampa (operating since 2004) and Plant City Airport in Eastern Hillsborough County (added in 2019). Founded and led by Deric Dymerski since 2002, the company is an authorized Cessna Pilot Center and Cirrus Training Center delivering structured pilot certification programs from Sport Pilot through Certified Flight Instructor, plus discovery flights as a customer acquisition funnel. The company operates a fleet of 11 aircraft spanning Cessna 172/182 trainers, Cirrus SR-20 (G6 and G7) and SR-22 GTSx high-performance aircraft with Garmin Perspective avionics and CAPS, and a Van's RV-12iS Light Sport Aircraft, all equipped with modern glass cockpits and ADS-B In/Out.

Atlas generates revenue across five primary streams: flight instruction (hourly CFI fees plus fixed-cost training packages ranging from $6,500 for Sport Pilot to $25,000-$35,000 for Commercial Pilot), aircraft rental ($164-$451/hour depending on airframe), FBO fueling (100LL at $7.67-$8.02/gallon and Jet-A at $7.78-$7.94/gallon), hangar and event space rental at both airports, and in-house A&P maintenance and aircraft detailing. The customer base spans aspiring student pilots, licensed private pilots seeking rentals and time-building, aircraft owners needing FBO services, and transient general aviation travelers to Tampa Bay. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via physical FBO locations, a 24/7 FlightSchedulePro online scheduling platform, and community-led acquisition through 'Atlas Adventures' excursions, referral incentives, and email newsletters.

Name

Atlas Aviation

Legal name

Atlas Aviation, Inc.

Website

https://atlasaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlas Aviation is a privately held flight school and Fixed Base Operator at Peter O. Knight and Plant City airports in Tampa Bay, offering flight training, aircraft rental, FBO fueling, hangar space, and maintenance services to student pilots, licensed pilots, aircraft owners, and transient aviators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flight Training and FBO Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Airport Operations (48811), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Flight training
• Aircraft rental
• FBO services
• Pilot certification
• Aviation fueling

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flight Instruction: Revenue generated from structured flight training programs across all certification levels (Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI). Delivered by Certified Flight Instructors using the company's Cessna and Cirrus fleet. Students enroll in ground school and flight lessons following FAA-aligned syllabi. Income is earned through hourly instruction fees plus fixed-cost ground school packages.
2. Aircraft Rental: Hourly rental fees for the company's fleet of Cessna, Cirrus, and Van's aircraft. Renters range from student pilots to licensed private pilots and business travelers. Aircraft are available 24/7 via online scheduling through FlightSchedulePro. Revenue scales with utilization rates and flight hours logged.
3. FBO Services (Fueling, Line Services): Fueling services (100LL and Jet-A) provided at both Peter O. Knight and Plant City airports. Line services include fueling, towing, marshalling, aircraft washing, and ramp safety. Revenue is volume-based and price-sensitive, with fuel prices publicly posted.
4. Hangar and Event Space Rental: Secure hangar storage (T-hangars, shade hangars, bulk hangar space) and event space rentals at both airport locations. Hangar agreements provide clear terms for storage, access, and available services. Aircraft owners can join waitlists for hangar availability.
5. In-House Aircraft Maintenance: In-house A&P maintenance services including routine inspections (100-hour, annual, scheduled checks), minor repairs, component replacement, basic avionics support, engine and powerplant work, and parts sourcing. Available at both TPF and PCM locations.
6. Discovery Flights: Introductory paid flight experiences priced at $199, providing a 45-minute hands-on flight lesson with a certified flight instructor. Counts toward first official lesson for students who enroll. Acts as a primary customer acquisition funnel for training enrollments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Atlas Aviation is a flight school and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) offering FAA-aligned pilot certification programs (Sport, Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI), hourly rental of an 11-aircraft fleet, full-service FBO support including 100LL and Jet-A fueling, hangar and event space rentals, and in-house A&P maintenance at two Tampa Bay airports. The company is a designated Cessna Pilot Center and Cirrus Training Center providing factory-aligned curricula on modern Garmin-equipped aircraft.

Product overview

Atlas Aviation operates as a flight school and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) with two locations: Peter O. Knight Airport in Tampa (since 2004) and Plant City Airport (since 2019). The company offers a comprehensive suite of aviation services centered around flight training programs including Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Certified Flight Instructor certifications. As a Cessna Pilot Center and Cirrus Training Center, they provide structured curricula using a diverse fleet of Cessna (172R, 172SP, 182T), Cirrus (SR-20 G6, SR-20 G7, SR-22 GTSx), and Vans (RV-12iS) aircraft. Beyond training, their services include aircraft rental with 24-hour online scheduling, in-house maintenance and aircraft detailing, hangar and event space rental, and flight excursions branded as 'Atlas Adventures.' The company serves recreational aviators, business pilots, flight students, and aircraft owners through full-service FBO operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Discovery Flight

Quantifiable outcome

• FBO operates with ~66,000 annual aircraft operations (Peter O. Knight, 2019)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Epic Flight Academy: Flight training academy offering FAA certifications from Private through CFI. Comparable to Atlas in flight school business model and student pilot target segment.
• American Flyers: Multi-location flight school offering pilot certifications, aircraft rental, and instructor training. Comparable to Atlas as a structured flight training operator serving recreational and career-track pilots.
• ATP Flight School: Largest U.S. airline-oriented flight school offering structured pilot certification from Private through ATP. Comparable to Atlas's flight school pathway, though at much greater scale.
• Banyan Air Service: Independent FBO at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport offering fuel, hangar, maintenance, avionics, and flight school services. Closely comparable to Atlas as a multi-service FBO with in-house maintenance and training.
• SkyWarrior Flight Training: Flight training organization offering structured pilot certification programs. Comparable to Atlas as a flight school serving aspiring private and commercial pilots.

Broad incumbents

• FlightSafety International: Global aviation training organization offering pilot, maintenance, and cabin crew training. Comparable to Atlas in flight training category but at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• Atlantic Aviation: National FBO network with locations across the U.S. Comparable as a full-service FBO operator delivering fueling, hangar, maintenance, and ground handling services at general aviation airports.
• CAE: Global aviation training and simulation company serving commercial, business, and helicopter aviation. Comparable as a flight training operator, though at enterprise scale and with sim-based focus.
• Sheltair: Large Florida-based FBO chain with multiple locations including Tampa-area airports. Directly comparable as a full-service FBO operator providing fuel, hangar, and line services in the same geography.

Regional players

• Talon Air: Independent FBO/flight school operator providing fueling, hangar, and training services. Comparable as a regional FBO+training combination operator serving general aviation customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/atlastampa
• Facebookfacebook.com/AtlasAviation
• Instagraminstagram.com/atlasaviation/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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