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WELCOME TO LIFT AVIATION

Whether you are exploring aircraft access options or a seasoned aircraft owner, the LIFT team coordinates and consults with users and owners, offering guidance to the most cost effect solution for your needs. Because we manage, maintain, and fly these aircraft, we have a personal touch and technical expertise gaining an edge with aircraft acquisitions and sales. We have a company culture of clear communications and education to maximize transparency with our management and lease coordination services. We continue to grow in the industry, guided by a sincere dedication to your needs and a steadfast commitment to ensuring you’re well-informed in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.  With LIFT, private aviation is more than an accessible luxury—it’s a connection, a commitment, and an honest care.

Since 2013, LIFT Aviation Company has served discerning travelers, aircraft owners, and aviation enthusiasts who seek not only excellence but a personal connection in their aviation experience. Our clients include those ready to explore the benefits of aircraft ownership with options to substantially reduce costs, those in need of flexible access options using our conformance education process, and those looking for trustworthy, detail-driven management of their assets. If you value a partner who prioritizes regulatory compliance, safety, where you become family, LIFT Aviation is here to meet—and exceed—your expectations.

     — Coy Comontofski, President & CEO

OUR VALUES

LIFT Aviation Company is a “Golden Rule Company” with a top-down culture centered around building long-lasting and meaningful win-win relationships with our partners, maintaining a heightened clarity of roles and responsibilities, and guiding through new-to-you topics. We believe our success is due to our clear communications, genuine care for our partner’s needs, timely responses, and keeping safety and regulatory compliance at the center of all our decisions.

What we do

  • Aircraft Acquisitions – We LISTEN and CARE to guide you to the best fit with regard to acquisition price, fixed/variable costs, utility based on range, payload, and speed, desirability if leased to 3rd parties, and future value for sale.
  • Aircraft Sales – We live in this market daily, fly, maintain and manage the aircraft types that we represent for sellers to buyers – we are airplane people and buyer’s like working with us.
  • Aircraft Management – We are a TEAM of 12 aviation professionals with expertise in the various facets of managing your aircraft.
  • Aircraft Maintenance – We accept no outside maintenance – with dedication and focus solely on aircraft in our management – reduced down times and costs.
  • Aircraft Dry Lease Broker Service – Access non-owned aircraft and establish operational control of several well-cared-for aircraft following a deep education into the regulations.
  • Pilot Services – While we are legally prohibited from providing pilot services to lessees, we have staff pilots dedicated to owner needs along with a systematic method for vetting contract pilots for owner needs – save the $150k in annual pilot services and use LIFT on a day-rate basis!

WHAT WE DON’T DO

  • LIFT Aviation Company is not a charter operator.
  • We do not hold a Part 135 air-carrier certificate.
  • We do not arrange or provide on-demand single use trips or advertise air travel to the general public.
  • LIFT nor the owners in our management provide a travel service.  Aircraft Access – YES :: Travel Service – NO
  • We do not provide pilot services to any managed dry-lease operators.

While we do not provide the above services directly, we are a consultant on most things aviation.  Should our services not meet your needs, we are happy to broker charter flights on your behalf or introduce you to several local charter companies with the appropriate FAA certificates.

Acquisitions Service

Have you found yourself hovering around various manufacturer and resale websites dreaming of owning an aircraft? Have you seen a few deals that seem too good to be true? LIFT Aviation Company can assist you with acquiring your own aircraft, ensuring a seamless purchase while avoiding potential costly pitfalls. We are here to ensure a successful purchase—and of equal importance—successful ownership of your plane.

For many, owning an aircraft offers the ultimate in control and flexibility. If you are looking to buy, we will help you find the right aircraft best suited for your mission.

With a combined eighty years of experience as passionate aviation professionals, we have developed and refined a four-step process to help you acquire the right aircraft for your specific needs:

  1. Develop Your Mission Profile. Your distinct mission profile incorporates the purpose of your plane along with the desired range, speed, budget, and the expected passenger and baggage capacity.
  2. Optimize Mission Needs We look at your needs against the costs of acquisition, maintenance, operating, and fixed costs. You may see a price online and think, “Wow, I can buy a jet for $350k!?” That may be possible—but the aircraft may cost additional hundreds of thousands to maintain each year. At LIFT Aviation Company, we will prepare you for the variable and fixed costs of each option and explore cost-offset solutions.
  3. Recommend Aircraft Options. We assist you in selecting the best available aircraft, how the aircraft will be utilized, considering time on airframe and engines, avionics, cosmetics, maintenance history, known upcoming maintenance events, and anticipated future value.
  4. Evaluate and Secure Selected Aircraft. Once we assist in finding the right aircraft, we will provide a cost-of-ownership model based on market trends and forecasted usage. We will then coordinate all negotiations and inspections to minimize your initial cost, discuss our managed upgrade process, forecast short-term fixed and variable costs, while using our tried-and-true professional documentation and clear communications throughout the process.

Sales Broker Service

LIFT Aviation Company understands your aircraft needs and missions change over time. You can count on us as your partner to assist you with the sale of your aircraft with a refined, personalized touch.

LIFT Aviation prides itself on being the best of the best when it comes to selling aircraft we specialize in. We watch the market daily and have years of experience and data to support your sales position to maximize your sales price and minimize potential pitfalls and headaches during the sales process. From professional photos and videos to ongoing communications with potential buyers, weeding out low-ball offers and overly complex contingencies, presenting compelling offers, through pre-purchase inspections, to the touchdown of closing, we are your quarterback for this tedious event!

Aircraft Management

A primary role of LIFT Aviation is to simplify the complexities of aircraft ownership through our comprehensive Aircraft Management services. What sets us apart from other management companies? We uphold our core values by communicating clearly and effectively with our owners. Many owners who have experienced other management solutions often cite poor communication as a common issue.

From ensuring strict FAA compliance to overseeing maintenance, scheduling, and crew coordination, we handle every detail with precision and care. Our dedicated team provides owners with peace of mind by maximizing the performance, safety, and value of their aircraft while delivering a seamless, worry-free ownership experience. Whether managing day-to-day operations or long-term strategic planning, LIFT Aviation ensures your investment is expertly maintained and always ready for flight.

Dry Leasing

Our Dry Lease Broker Service is a cornerstone of our business, offering flexibility and cost-efficiency for non-owner clients. In an industry where charter companies often prioritize large aircraft and high passenger counts for profitability, dry leasing provides an attractive alternative. We are proud in our education process teaching third party lessees how to legally navigate the regulatory environment and avoid common leasing pitfalls.

Many clients start by accessing aircraft through our brokered dry lease service as a method to explore different aircraft models. This allows for a mix-and-match of the accessed aircraft to your mission profile.  This method also allows a try-before-you-buy concept to lessees who are potentially interested in owning an aircraft.  Once an owner, many opportunities open up to include the freedom of a direct-cost-only approach while having the option to offset costs utilizing our revenue generating dry lease service, while gaining a simpler process of pilot management directly with LIFT as the pilot service provider.

Pilot Services

Another exciting addition to our offerings for owners is our ability to provide direct pilot services. Through our network of carefully vetted staff and contract pilots, we connect owners with experienced professionals who understand their specific preferences and requirements. Guided by our Chief Pilot, this owner-specific approach ensures both the highest level of safety and a truly personalized experience.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Coy Comontofski

Coy Comontofski

President & CEO

Christie Neal

Christie Neal

Client Services Manager

VALERIE STREATER

VALERIE STREATER

Director of Finance

CHRIS SHAFFER

CHRIS SHAFFER

Director of Aircraft Maintenance

KOREY MAYRONNE

KOREY MAYRONNE

Director of Operations & Chief Pilot

SHARED OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE

A SMART INVESTMENT

Our Dry Leasing program offers a unique opportunity for both aircraft owners and lessees, creating value on both sides of the partnership. Whether you’re exploring aircraft ownership for the first time or looking to offset the costs of maintaining your current aircraft, Dry Leasing is a flexible and efficient solution.

ASPIRING OWNERS

Dry Leasing allows prospective owners to “try before they buy,” offering the chance to experience various aircraft types without the immediate financial commitment of ownership. This hands-on approach helps clients make informed decisions, tailoring their investments to their specific needs and preferences.

AIRCRAFT OWNERS

Our Dry Lease service provides owners with a way to offset the high costs associated with aircraft ownership and maintenance. By leasing your aircraft to vetted lessees, your aircraft can generate revenue during periods when it might otherwise remain idle.

WHAT IS DRY LEASING?

Dry Leasing involves connecting aircraft owners with lessees who assume operational control of the aircraft during the lease period. Similar to renting a car, the lessee takes full responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and liabilities of the aircraft during their access period. This arrangement ensures clarity and compliance, with all parties understanding their roles and responsibilities.

LIFT Aviation acts as a trusted intermediary, facilitating these agreements with transparency and precision. With our expertise, we ensure that both owners and lessees experience the seamless, trustworthy service that defines the LIFT Aviation difference. Whether you’re looking to lease or lease out, LIFT Aviation’s Dry Leasing program delivers smart, tailored solutions for modern private aviation.

AVAILABLE DRY LEASE AIRCRAFT

Our inventory of available dry lease aircraft is constantly updating. The aircraft shown below are some of our most popular client choices. Have a look around and contact us directly with any questions, we have solutions.

CESSNA CITATION CJ2+

CESSNA CITATION CJ2+

AIRCRAFT

CESSNA CITATION CJ1+

CESSNA CITATION CJ1+

AIRCRAFT

Beechcraft King Air F90

Beechcraft King Air F90

AIRCRAFT

DAHER TBM 900

DAHER TBM 900

AIRCRAFT

DAHER TBM 700-C2

DAHER TBM 700-C2

AIRCRAFT

CIRRUS SR22T-SR22

CIRRUS SR22T-SR22

AIRCRAFT

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

  • Spoiler Alert: The flexibility and customized service of LIFT will spoil you rotten.

    Hank S.

  • LIFT is the best solution we have found – after participating in several other Jet ownership/jet card programs. Their fleet provides a wide range of options, for all of our needs. In addition, Coy, Christie and the team are absolutely first rate.

    CP

  • We take both short and long trips, with between 1 and 8 passengers, so there’s no one aircraft that handles more than 50% of our trips. LIFT’s excellent program allows us to tailor the aircraft – small or large, turbo prop or jet – to our mission. LIFT’s program saves us time and money, which goes right to the bottom line. Best of all, the people at LIFT are service-oriented, fun to talk to and always available.

    Scott W.

Our Culture

RESOURCES & EDUCATION

Client education is a priority. Access all important Dry Leasing, FAA compliance, and safety documents here.

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Let's Talk

Contact us today to explore private aviation solutions uniquely tailored to your lifestyle.



    888 234 5438

    Austin Executive Airport | 6012 Aviation Drive Suite 210 Pflugerville, TX 78660

    INFO@LIFTAVIATION.COM