Want more time with your loved ones, more time to get things done, and less time on the road or in airports? Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, solo or with a group, flying charter puts time back on your side. As an FAA Part 135 certified charter service operating out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, we look forward to helping you get to your destination safely and conveniently on your schedule.
Our aircraft are equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and meticulously maintained, and our professional pilots are required to complete frequent recurrent training.
Take a direct flight or create your own customized itinerary. Whether you’re flying for fun with family and friends or with colleagues for an important work trip, you’re in control of when and where you fly.
With plenty of personal space, hand-selected entertainment, food and beverage options, and an abundance of other amenities, flying with us is a premium experience.
We can utilize smaller airports and shorter runways so you’ll land closer to your destination and avoid time-consuming security lines, airline delays, layovers, lost baggage, and a litany of other potential travel disruptions.
Avoid many of the headaches and expenses that come with overnight travel and improve the quality of time you spend traveling.
With complete control of your own itinerary, you have the flexibility to extend or shorten your trip or alter your destination or departure time at any point.
Trip planning is a cinch — just contact us or fill out the form on this page, and we’ll make your arrangements! We’re based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but your trip can start and end virtually anywhere!
AS LOW AS 30 MINUTES
Get to a number of major cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, and Cleveland in a matter of minutes compared to the time it takes to drive or fly commercial!
30 TO 90 MINUTES
Driving to destinations like Nashville, St. Louis, or Milwaukee takes several hours, and flying commercial means layovers. But with a Sweet Aviation charter, we can leave on your time, land closer to your destination, and get you home as soon as you’re ready!
2 TO 3 HOURS
Avoid the long car rides to destinations like Florida, New Orleans, or along the East Coast –we’ll get you there in a fraction of the time and ensure the smoothest trip possible!
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For our pilots, flying isn’t only a career, it’s a lifestyle propelled by passion. That passion is present in everything we do — from continuous education through frequent recurrent training to delivering a first-class experience every time we fly.
Originally from Bryan, Ohio, Andrew got his first taste of flight back in the seventh grade and hasn’t slowed down since. He went on to earn his aviation degree from Bowling Green – Milwaukee and completed his flight training in Ohio, Connecticut, and North Dakota.
Andrew’s flight time and ratings are in a multitude of aircraft resulting in over 1,200 hours of flight instruction and charter experience.
With well over 20 years of flight experience, Joel’s passion for flight knows no bounds. In 2002 Joel earned his private pilot certificate, later attending the International Air Land Emergency Resource Team (ALERT) Academy where he obtained his instrument rating along with his commercial and flight instructor certificates.
At over 5,000 hours of flight instruction, Joel now leads the staff at Sweet Aviation and passionately assists the aviation enthusiasts of Fort Wayne with reaching their dreams of flight. He is type rated in Sweet Aviation’s Cirrus Vision Jet, certified to fly client’s T-28, as well as highly skilled in aerobatic maneuvers in the Super Decathlon.
Head of operational oversight of Sweet Aviation’s fixed-wing charter aircraft fleet, Steven originally hails from Holland, Michigan. Before joining the team, Steven was in Knoxville, Tennessee where he was the Director of Flight Standards with CIRRUS Aircraft.
In his down-time, Steven enjoys playing golf, working on his landscaping, and reading.
From the Army National Guard to Envoy Air, Tyler has had his head in the clouds from a young age. Born in Goshen, Indiana, Tyler graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Professional Flight Technology.
A Learjet 35, Falcon 20 aircraft, CRJ 700, and ERJ 175 are just a few of the aircraft that Tyler has flown along with the Pilatus PC-12 he currently operates.
Tyler is back in his hometown of Goshen with his wife, Tiffany, and their two daughters.
Lorin began his journey in aviation in 2003 at the ALERT Academy in Texas, eventually obtaining his private pilot license, instrument rating, A&P license, and CFI/CFII.
Born in Northwest Indiana, Lorin moved to Fort Wayne with his wife and what he enjoys most about Sweet Aviation is the opportunity to share in the joy of flight with his students as well as guide them to becoming safe and proficient pilots.
A Fort Wayne native, Tyson first got his taste of flying at Smith Field with the Young Eagles. He followed that passion through high school, participating in programs that led him towards his A&P license. He later graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Professional Flight Technology while playing football for the Sycamores.
Tyson also has his private, instrument, commercial, and CFI/CFII certificates and is eager to share his passion for flying with the Fort Wayne community.
Originally from Fort Wayne, Rachel joined the Sweet Aviation family in 2015 and has over fifteen years of customer service experience. She is a graduate of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne with a bachelor’s in psychology and is looking forward to becoming a pilot herself soon.
Sweet Aviation is partnered with Sweet Helicopters, a regional helicopter charter service based in Fort Wayne and Goshen, Indiana. We want to make your trip as convenient and efficient as possible, and sometimes that means a helicopter is the solution. Sweet Helicopters flies clients all around the Midwest for a variety of reasons — whether it be a getaway adventure, a pressing engagement, or an important business meeting – and their experienced, professional pilots and top-notch fleet will get you to your destination quickly and safely.
The world’s first single-engine jet, with state-of-the-art safety features, available for charter flights of up to six passengers and advanced flight training.
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Powerful turboprop airplane perfect for charter, seating up to nine passengers, plus plenty of room for cargo, like luggage, golf clubs, and more.
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Excellent for cross-country and charter trips, equipped with state-of-the-art safety features and seating for up to four passengers plus a pilot.
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Versatile and safe high-performance airplane available for rental, training, and charter. Sweet Aviation has two of these aircraft.
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