History

For nearly 25 years, Sterling Aviation and its predecessor Part 135 operation have provided high quality aircraft management and charter services. In 2004, the company was purchased by Dan and Chris Doerr and rechristened Sterling Aviation.

Shortly thereafter, Rob Gort was named President and Chief Operating Officer, bringing three decades of expertise in aviation operations and management to the organization. The Doerrs draw on a 30-plus-year history of corporate aircraft ownership, which forms the foundation of exceptional service protocols focused on exceeding client expectations.

The period since the formation of Sterling Aviation has been one of consistent progress and expansion – in our fleet, FAA authorization, our activity levels and our revenues. We are also especially pleased to say that it has been a time of growth in the ability to serve our aircraft owners and charter clients with expanded operational capabilities and the economics of fleet discounts.

We have made significant investments in our Milwaukee base facility, including a contemporary and highly functional departure suite. Renovations to our FAA Part 145 certified repair station have increased efficiencies in servicing our owners’ aircraft, allowing for maximum dispatch reliability. In addition, we are now in the process of expanding our services and capabilities to Naples, Florida.

We have substantially increased our lift capacity in all jet and turboprop aircraft classes, through our own fleet additions and through new relationships with other providers. We have deployed technology, across the organization, that allows us to do our jobs better and more efficiently.

Most of all the past few years have been a time of growth for our Sterling Associates – not only in numbers, but more importantly in the skills, dedication and sensitivity our people bring to every client interaction. They are the essence of what has come to be known as The Sterling Experience.