What Northstar Jet does

Northstar Jet is a Fixed Base Operations (FBO) provider at Missoula International Airport (MSO), operating continuously since 1990 as a subsidiary of Neptune Aviation Services. The company serves the general and business aviation community in Western Montana, positioning itself as the premier FBO in the region with 'red carpet' line service for business jet operators and private aircraft owners, including owners of large-cabin aircraft such as the Global 7500 and G-650. Its physical infrastructure includes 95,000 square feet of BBJ-rated apron space, 98,000 square feet of heated hangar space with 30-foot doors, 94,000 gallons of Jet A fuel storage, two refueler trucks (7,000 and 5,000 gallons), and on-site self-serve AVGAS.

The company operates four integrated service lines that together form a one-stop aviation hub: (1) FBO services including fueling, line services, aircraft parking, hangar rentals, passenger handling, and transportation arrangements; (2) FAA Part 145 certified aircraft maintenance and avionics (FAA CRS NI6R011N); (3) the Northstar Jet Flight School, offering instruction from introductory flights through private pilot license, instrument rating, commercial certificate, and flight instructor courses; and (4) a certified PSI Testing Center administering FAA and professional certification exams in a dedicated facility at Hangar 8.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based fees (fuel sales, testing), recurring or subscription-like streams (flight school tuition), and professional services (maintenance). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales — direct, on-site service delivery at MSO with relationships built through the regional aviation community. Customer segments are horizontally structured: business aviation operators (primary), flight training students, general aviation owners, and certification exam candidates. No headcount, revenue, pricing, or digital-channel data is publicly disclosed.

Name

Northstar Jet

Legal name

Northstar Jet

Website

https://northstarmso.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northstar Jet is a Fixed Base Operations (FBO) provider at Missoula International Airport, serving business aviation, general aviation, flight training students, and certification exam candidates in Western Montana since 1990 as a subsidiary of Neptune Aviation Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fixed Base Operations (Aviation Ground Services)

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB)

Keywords

• Aviation ground services
• Aircraft fueling
• Flight training
• Aircraft maintenance
• FBO operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Missoula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. FBO Services: Fixed Base Operations providing fueling (Jet A and AVGAS), line services, aircraft parking/apron space, and hangar rentals for general and business aviation customers in Western Montana.
2. Flight School: Flight training services from intro flights through private pilot license, instrument rating, commercial certificate, and flight instructor courses.
3. Maintenance Services: FAA Part 145 Certified Repair Station (FAA CRS NI6R011N) providing aircraft maintenance and avionics services.
4. PSI Testing Services: Certified PSI Testing Center providing FAA certification exams and licensing tests for various professions, trade associations, and government agencies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Northstar Jet provides Fixed Base Operations (FBO) services at Missoula International Airport in Western Montana, including aircraft fueling (Jet A and AVGAS), line services, heated hangar and BBJ-rated apron rentals, passenger handling and transportation arrangements, FAA Part 145 certified aircraft maintenance and avionics, a flight training school (introductory flights through flight instructor courses), and PSI certification testing for FAA and professional licensing exams.

Product overview

Northstar Jet is a premier Fixed Base Operations (FBO) company serving Missoula, Montana and western Montana since 1990. The company operates as a subsidiary of Neptune Aviation and offers an integrated suite of aviation services under one roof: FBO operations (line service, fueling, passenger handling, and aircraft movement), on-site aircraft maintenance (FAA Part 145 certified), professional flight training, and PSI certification testing services. The four service lines work together to provide a comprehensive aviation experience—from aircraft arrival and servicing through maintenance, crew training, and professional examinations—targeting private pilots, charter operators, and general aviation users in the western Montana region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fixed Base Operations (FBO) Premier FBO services at Missoula International Airport offering 95,000 sq ft of BBJ-rated apron space, heated hangars with 30-foot doors capable of accommodating Global 7500 and G-650 aircraft, 7,000 and 5,000-gallon refueler trucks, on-site AVGAS self-serve, Jet A and AVGAS fueling, professional line services, passenger greeting, luggage assistance, and transportation arrangements for business aviation and general aviation customers.
• Aircraft Maintenance

Quantifiable outcome

• 95,000 Square Feet of BBJ-rated Apron space available for aircraft operations
• +3 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Neptune AviationcoreOthersNorthstar Jet is a subsidiary of Neptune Aviation Services, operating as Neptune's Fixed Base Operations division. Neptune Aviation is an established aviation services company providing aerial firefighting, flight school, general aviation maintenance, and FBO services from its Missoula, Montana base.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• TAC Air: Regional FBO chain operating at multiple U.S. airports, providing fueling, hangar, line service, and ground handling. Directly comparable to Northstar Jet in service offering and customer base within the business and general aviation segment.
• Ross Aviation: Independent operator of regional FBOs across the U.S. Comparable to Northstar Jet as a multi-site FBO operator serving business and general aviation with fueling, hangar, and line services.
• Million Air: FBO network operating at multiple regional airports across the U.S., focused on premium service for business aviation. Closely comparable to Northstar Jet in service mix (fueling, hangar, line service, concierge) and customer profile.
• Duncan Aviation: Major aviation services company operating FBO, maintenance, avionics, and paint/interior services. Comparable to Northstar Jet across multiple service lines, particularly its Part 145 maintenance and avionics capabilities.
• Modern Aviation: Growing FBO platform operating multiple U.S. locations, providing fueling, hangar, line services, and amenities to business aviation. Directly comparable to Northstar Jet's service offering and target customer segment.

Regional players

• Yellowstone Jet Center: Regional FBO serving business and general aviation in Montana. Comparable to Northstar Jet in service offering and customer base, with direct overlap in the Montana business aviation market as a regional competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Jet Aviation: Global FBO and aircraft management company operating a large network of FBOs in the U.S. and Europe. Comparable to Northstar Jet's FBO service line with broader portfolio including aircraft management and maintenance services.
• Atlantic Aviation: Major U.S. FBO chain with a broad network of facilities serving business and general aviation. Directly comparable to Northstar Jet's FBO service model, offering fueling, hangar, and passenger handling at regional and international airports.
• Signature Flight Support: World's largest fixed-base operator network with hundreds of locations globally. Directly comparable to Northstar Jet as an FBO providing fueling, hangar, and line services to business aviation, though at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Others

• Neptune Aviation Services: Parent company of Northstar Jet, providing aerial firefighting, flight school, maintenance, and FBO services from Missoula, Montana. Relevant as the strategic parent and provider of overlapping aviation services in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northstarjet

Compliance2 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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