Our Mission

We will strive to provide a premier customer service experience with world class facilities that are operated with excellence. We will uphold this vision by operating with the following core values in mind:

• Cleanliness of facilities, equipment, and personnel appearance.
• Providing safe and convenient services to all aviation stakeholders.
• Providing “white glove” concierge level customer service making each experience memorable.
• Hiring, training, and developing our team with safety, security, and professionalism in mind.
• Providing all services with operational excellence.

OUR VALUES

  • We value people.

    We value our employees, clients, and colleagues. We value lifelong relationships. We respect our employees, encourage initiative and collaboration, promote teamwork and leadership, and recognize and reward exceptional performance. We invest in and empower our employees. We provide our employees with the tools and training necessary to get the job done right. We maintain a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable work environment which fosters productivity. We understand and respect the importance of family and friends. We respect and build relationships with our clients and colleagues.

  • We value purpose.

    We are here to make a positive contribution to the general aviation community while generating a reasonable profit and ensuring the opportunity for continued growth. We understand and appreciate the vital role airports serve within their respective communities and strive to foster those relationships through outreach and cross promotional efforts.

  • We value commitment.

    We value making and keeping our commitments to our employees, clients, and community partners.

  • We value responsibility.

    We take full responsibility, and we are totally accountable for ourselves, our actions, and our work. We maintain the discipline and work ethic necessary to get the job done right the first time. We plan for the future, and we implement our plans in a responsible and well thought out fashion.

  • We value honesty and integrity.

    We believe there is only one way to do business, regardless of the circumstances – with complete honesty and uncompromised integrity.

  • We value creativity and innovation.

    We encourage our employees, clients, and colleagues to draw upon creative talent and energies to solve problems and identify (and explore potential) opportunities. We dream, we think outside the box, and we create teams of experienced and qualified people who are capable of addressing problems from a creative, technical, and analytical standpoint. We look for ways to create or add value in everything we do. We maintain a strong entrepreneurial work environment. We translate vision into reality.

ABOUT US

Ryan Maxfield
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Ryan Maxfield (Founder & CEO) – Ryan is a lifelong aviator and commercial pilot who began flying at the age of 15. Prior to founding Vantage Aviation, Ryan was a founding member of the Jet Access Group and acted in the capacity of Chief Revenue Officer and Partner. His entrepreneurial drive and strong business and sales acumen quickly established Jet Access as a preferred FBO chain, charter operator, 145-repair station, and premier flight training schools. Before entering the world of private aviation, he held multiple roles in aviation administration including Chief Airport Inspector for the state of Indiana and Airfield/Operations Manager for the Indianapolis Airport Authority. Ryan holds a BS from Indiana State University with double majors in Professional Flight Technology and Aviation Administration. Ryan also holds an MBA from the University of Indianapolis and is a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives. In 2017 Ryan was named 40 under 40 by Airport Business Magazine.

  • Previous businesses owned and operated by Ryan Maxfield.

    • Indy Jet Holdings (FBO)

    • Jet Agency (Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions)

    • Nashville Jet (FBO)

    • Columbus Jet Center (FBO)

    • Nashville Jet (FBO)

    • Quincy Aviation (FBO)

    • Dallas Jet (FBO)

    • Eagle Creek Aviation (FBO & 145 Repair Station)

    • First Wing Aviation (FBO & 135 Charter Certificate)

    • Jet Access Aviation (135 Charter Certificate)

    • Jet Access Flight Training (141 Flight Training Schools)

    • Skyhawk Leasing (Aircraft Leasing Company)

    He served as the Co-Chair for NATA’s Aviation Business Committee and is an active board member for the Dream Center Indianapolis; a non-profit organization that addresses homelessness and poverty-stricken families in central Indiana. Ryan holds a Commercial Pilots License with multi-engine, instrument, and jet ratings. Ryan’s full-time residence is in Fishers Indiana (NE suburb of Indianapolis) where he lives with his wife and four children.

Kyle Cassidy
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Kyle Cassidy (COO & Partner) – Before joining Vantage Aviation, Kyle was the Director of Operations at ACI Jet, located at John Wayne Orange County Airport. ACI Jet was the busiest FBO in the country in 2021. Kyle's role involved managing various departments such as HR, Accounting, and Procurement for the FBO division, which consisted of three FBOs in California. The division had over 190 employees and generated annual revenues of $40 million+.

Kyle also oversaw IT and Business Systems for the entire company, which employed over 350 people and operated globally around the clock. In terms of accounting and financial management, Kyle successfully increased revenues across all locations and oversaw the leasing transition of over 300 properties after acquiring a premium 35-year lease at John Wayne Orange County Airport. Kyle played a crucial role in securing the original ground lease in 2017 beating out Signature Flight Support and subsequently beat out Atlantic Aviation for the 2021 30 acre leasehold.

  • Prior to ACI, Kyle served as the Director of Operations at Theory R Properties, a family real estate office based in Newport Beach, CA. Theory R Properties owned assets worth over $200 million+ across California and Arizona. In this role, Kyle acted as owners rep and worked closely with both internal and external property managers. He oversaw all budgeting and forecasting including special projects for tenant improvements and ground-up construction projects.