Business aviation has always relied on relationships, professionalism, and trust. For decades, flight departments have operated with limited visibility into safety behaviors, limited access to data, and almost no modern tools for evaluating contract pilots beyond “hours and a handshake.” Flying Company is changing that — not by replacing the human
A New Step Forward in Safety & Professionalism At Flying Company, we’ve spent the past few months steadily raising the standards of safety and professionalism across the staffing process. What began with Professionalism by Design, which gave operators a clear way to identify whether pilots were operating as independent
My Conversation on the Startup Junkies Podcast I recently had the chance to join the Startup Junkies Podcast for a conversation about aviation, entrepreneurship, and the unlikely role Northwest Arkansas is beginning to play in the future of aviation technology. What started as a simple interview became a great opportunity
In business aviation, safety systems often depend on one thing: whether information can flow freely from the cockpit to the people responsible for managing risk. Too often, that flow breaks down. A stark reminder of this challenge appears in the NTSB’s final report on the 2014 Gulfstream IV accident
Across business aviation, operators often rely on flexible staffing models by utilizing independent contract pilots. These contingent relationships allow flight departments to meet mission demands efficiently, but they also introduce important considerations for how those relationships are structured and represented. That’s why we’re excited to introduce an update
Recently, I sat down with Simon Turner on the Chief Executive Aviator Podcast to talk about my journey — from growing up in a family of actors, to serving 14 years in the Air Force, to flying corporate jets, and now building Flying Company. It was a wide-ranging conversation, but at
We’re excited to share that Flying Company has been selected to join the Forum Ventures accelerator program, a major step forward in our mission to modernize how aviation professionals work together.
Aircraft brokers play a pivotal role in the aviation industry, navigating the complex processes of buying, selling, and delivering aircraft for clients. From appraisal, marketing, and contract negotiations to post-sale support, brokers must have expertise in dozens of aspects of the complete process. Flying Company offers a platform that can
For aviation management companies, juggling the needs of multiple aircraft, clients, and pilots is a complex task. Whether managing a handful of planes or a fleet of hundreds, the demands on schedulers, dispatchers, and operations teams can feel overwhelming. Flying Company offers a platform that can help aviation management companies
For contract pilots, balancing the demands of freelance work with the operational and administrative challenges can often feel overwhelming. From securing assignments to managing travel costs, invoicing, and tax documentation, the freelance lifestyle comes with its unique challenges. Flying Company is built to address these challenges, providing a comprehensive platform
Aircraft Owner/Operators face a distinct set of challenges. They are not only managing the complexities of running a demanding business but also taking on the dual responsibilities of overseeing aircraft operations and flying their passengers as the aircraft’s Captain. Balancing these roles while maintaining a busy lifestyle is