Clipper Aviation Maintenance

Clipper Aviation is based at Van Nuys Airport in California. The company runs three lines of business: private charter, aircraft maintenance and pilot training. Its website says it is guided by safety, operational excellence and superior service, and that its people began their journey as student pilots.

The charter division flies King Air 350 turboprops. The site describes these aircraft as modern, capable and attractive, and says each cabin seats up to nine passengers. Cabin features include a spacious pressurized cabin, advanced avionics and an enclosed lavatory. Clients can request a quote through the website, and the company says its charter program is open to qualified clients.

The King Air 350 has a maximum range of 1,806 nautical miles and a maximum cruise speed of 359 miles per hour, according to the site. The company says it can reach thousands of airports that lack commercial service and can save clients hours compared with commercial travel. Charter service also includes catering, ground transportation and concierge coordination.

The maintenance department supports jet, turboprop and piston aircraft. The company says it serves hundreds of aircraft owners and operators. It calls itself a trusted partner to Textron, Piper, Epic, Cirrus, Williams, Continental, Garmin and Pratt and Whitney. Services include scheduled inspections, avionics installation and troubleshooting, pitot static and transponder testing, pre purchase inspections and AOG support.

The company says it offers maintenance support across most general aviation platforms. It also sells and sources parts, with factory new and secondary market options. Its maintenance team handles the full breadth of aircraft maintenance needs for its partners and customers.

Flight training uses a fleet of Cirrus aircraft. Instruction runs from private pilot through advanced ratings, and the company offers a discovery flight for people who want to try flying. The site also describes a pilot briefing area and a training environment for aspiring aviators.

The Van Nuys facilities include a reception and pilot briefing area, hangars shared by the charter, maintenance and training teams, and a stocked pantry for customers waiting between flights or lessons. The company works with FBO chains that provide ground facilities and amenities for its clients.

The team is described as experienced and service focused. Its leadership includes a Part 135 chief pilot and a Part 135 director of maintenance, along with a Part 135 director of operations and a charter sales manager. The company says integrity, transparency and accountability guide the way it manages its business.

Services

• Private jet charter
• King Air 350 charter
• Aircraft maintenance
• Pitot static and transponder testing
• Avionics installation and troubleshooting
• Pre purchase inspections
• AOG support
• Parts sales and sourcing
• Flight training
• Discovery flights