Meet Our Team

    Experienced professionals dedicated to making your aviation journey safe, enjoyable, and successful.

    Charlie Alsmiller

    Charlie Alsmiller

    Managing Partner

    Forbes Technology Council | MBA

    Charlie brings decades of executive leadership and entrepreneurship experience to A4Aviation. As CEO of multiple successful technology companies and a Forbes Technology Council member, he applies his business acumen to making aviation accessible and sustainable.

    Pierson Roth

    Pierson Roth

    Lead Flight Instructor

    CFI, CFII, MEI | Commercial Pilot

    Pierson is a dedicated aviation professional with extensive flight training experience. As a Certified Flight Instructor with Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings, he's committed to developing safe, skilled pilots and providing exceptional training experiences.

    Advisory Board

    Industry leaders providing strategic guidance and expertise to help A4Aviation grow.

    Bryan Cornelius

    Bryan Cornelius

    Founding Principal, Focus Real Estate Advisors

    BBA Finance & Real Estate | Baylor University

    Bryan brings over 26 years of real estate experience in brokerage, asset management, site selection, strategic market planning, and commercial real estate appraisal. As Founding Principal of Focus Real Estate Advisors, he specializes in tenant representation and market strategies for expansion across DFW and nationally.

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    Rob Marr

    737 International Check Pilot, American Airlines

    USAFA | AT-38/F-111F Instructor Pilot

    Rob brings over 26 years of experience at American Airlines as a 777/767/757/737 First Officer and Check Pilot. A United States Air Force Academy graduate, he served as an AT-38 and F-111F Instructor Pilot in the US Air Force and Air Force Reserve for nearly 28 years, bringing unparalleled aviation expertise to A4Aviation.

    Scott Baird

    Scott Baird

    787 Captain, American Airlines

    ATP | CFI | 30,000+ Flight Hours

    Scott brings nearly 40 years of aviation experience and over 30,000 flight hours to A4Aviation. As a 787 Captain at American Airlines with type ratings in the 757, 767, 777, 787, and DC-9, he represents the pinnacle of professional aviation expertise and safety standards.

    Our Philosophy

    A different approach to general aviation

    Investors

    Smart aircraft ownership with professional management

    Aviators

    Access to modern, well-maintained aircraft

    CFIs

    Safe platforms for quality flight training

    We partner with investors, aviators, and certified flight instructors to maximize the value and safety of modern aviation. Our model creates a win-win ecosystem where everyone benefits from shared resources and professional oversight.

    We don't do worn-out, neglected aircraft.

    A4Aviation is committed exclusively to modern, safe flight. Every aircraft in our network meets rigorous maintenance standards and represents the best of contemporary aviation technology.

    Join Our Team

    We're always looking for passionate aviation professionals to join our growing team. If you share our commitment to safety, excellence, and making aviation accessible, we'd love to hear from you.