Wisconsin Aviation Market Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Wisconsin Aviation
- Mission Statement: To be an aviation services provider where customers want to do business and employees take pride in working. They aim to be a trusted partner, providing uncompromising safety, convenience, and value with a focus on delivering the best possible customer service.
- Founded: 1981
- Founder(s): Jeff Baum and his partner.
- Headquarters: Watertown, Wisconsin, located at the mid-point between Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin.
- Number of Employees: Over 140
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: Wisconsin Aviation is the state's premier, full-service provider of general aviation services, including air charter, flight training, aircraft rental, aircraft sales and management, maintenance, avionics, interiors, and line services.
Key People
- Jeff Baum: Founder and President
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Business Aircraft Association (WBAA) and the Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA).
- Long-standing member of the prestigious Twenty Group.
- Twice named "Business Person of the Year" and "Aviation Person of the Year" in Wisconsin.
- Inducted into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame in 2013.
Products and Services
Charter Services
- Fleet Includes:
- Citation Encore+
- Citation CJ models
- Conquest II
- Cessna 414
- Piper Seneca
Flight Training and Aircraft Rentals
- Aircraft Rental Fleet:
- Cessna 152 and 172 models
- Piper Warrior, Archer, and Arrow models
- Citabria
- Cirrus SR20 and SR22
Training Certificates
- Private Pilot Certificate
- Instrument and Commercial Pilot Certificates
- Multi-Engine Rating
- Flight Instructor Certifications (CFI & CFII)
- Professional Aeronautics Certificate
- Tailwheel Endorsement and more
Maintenance and Avionics
- Maintenance: Cirrus maintenance, composite repairs, interior refurbishments
- Avionics: Garmin's G500 TXi Panel Upgrade, Avidyne Installations, completed installations.
Additional Services
- Aircraft detailing
- Aircraft sales
- Management and rental
- Interiors customized
- No ramp fees
Recent Developments
- Training Initiatives: Wisconsin Aviation is training the next generation of pilots to tackle the industry pilot shortage challenges.
- Acquisitions:
- Acquired assets from Beaver Aviation
- Expanded aircraft interiors service through the acquisition of Jaeger Aviation
- Market Expansions: Expanded charter operations in the Milwaukee/Waukesha markets.
- Anniversaries: Celebrated four decades of service on July 22.
- New Product Partnerships: Initiated a partnership with Madison College for a new Professional Aeronautics Certificate.
Recent Product Upgrades
- Garmin's G500 TXi Retrofit Upgrade:
- Features redundancy with dual AHRS
- ADS-B traffic & weather integration
- Evolving engine information display options
- GFC 500 autopilot system features such as Garmin’s Electronic Stability and Protection.
In conclusion, Wisconsin Aviation continues to be a leading entity in the general aviation sector by expanding its services and innovating its product offerings to meet modern demands. The company's long-standing history and commitment to quality and customer satisfaction have solidified its position in the market.