Helicopter Flight School and Touring / Fixed Wing Added Jan 2026
Helicopter flight school and tour company in Los Angeles County, CA
On NextCompany since August 30, 2026 (45 days)
CA areaEstablished 2014
Aviation servicesTrade & vocational schoolChildcare & EducationTransportation & LogisticsAbsentee-owned
Business overview
This helicopter flight school and tour company operates in Los Angeles County, CA. Two pilots founded it in 2014. The firm trains pilots and flies charter, tours, aerial media, and aircraft management. It holds an FAA Part 135 full certificate and a Part 61/141 flight school.
The asking price is $1,800,000. Gross revenue is $1,399,821. The $1,000,000 equipment package includes two owned R44 helicopters, two R22 helicopters, and a simulator. Monthly rent on the leased hangar is $6,600.
Who is a good fit for this business
- Well-capitalized buyers who can meet the $1,800,000 asking price and $1,800,000 down payment.
- Owner-operators with aviation experience who can fill the Director of Operations role.
- Buyers who will keep this leased Los Angeles County flight school in place.
- Pilots seeking Part 135 charter, Part 141 training, tours, and aircraft management in California.
Details
- Reason for selling
- Other business interests
- Real estate
- Leased
- Monthly rent
- $6,600
Frequently Asked Questions
This company runs a helicopter flight school and tour operation in Los Angeles County, CA. It also flies charter, aerial media, gender reveals, and aircraft management. Two pilots founded the business in 2014. Events and ground training use a 4500 sqft hangar and a flight simulator.
The sale includes two owned R44 helicopters, two R22 helicopters, and a full motion simulator. Sellers estimate those assets at $1,400,000. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment total $1,000,000. A managed R44 flies now, and a managed Cabri awaits overhaul since 11/25. A leased Cessna 172 TAA supports fixed wing training from Jan 2026.
The asking price is $1,800,000. Gross revenue is $1,399,821. The listed down payment is $1,800,000. The owners do not offer seller financing.
The business occupies leased space. Monthly rent is $6,600. The company invested $100,000 in a new hangar in 2024. The hangar covers 4500 sqft.
The owners sell for other business interests. Partnership separation and absentee ownership also drive the sale. The CEO and Chief Pilot owners have been largely absentee. They can assist part-time during transition.