Aviation View | Volume 2, Issue 3

32 AVIATION VIEW VOLUME 2, ISSUE 3 to block the glare and heat of the Texas sun. In addition, I commissioned an original piece of art by Alyson Shotz, a contemporary American artist and sculptor whose work is featured in some of the country’s finest museums. The result is an ethereal piece that hangs over the reception desk and is meant to depict the contrails of an airplane. AT: Guests typically remark on the beauty and exceptional cleanliness of our facility. They enjoy our well-stocked refreshment area with complimentary drinks and snacks. For quick-turn flights, we offer a 90-second dishwasher, and we are always ready to pull up a complimentary crew car for overnight flights. Q: American Aero is also known for exceptional safety standards. Tell us about that. RMB: Pilots and flight crew deserve the same focus on safety on the ground as they demand in the air. We were one of the first FBOs in the world to earn accreditation from the International Standards of Business Aircraft Handling (IS-Bah) in 2015, and one of only a handful worldwide to go on to earn Stage 2 and 3 certifications. We strive for safety every day. We are leading the industry. AT: Our team is Ritz-Carlton and NATA 1st Safety trained. Our culture is focused on extraordinary service and attention to detail, and we are dedicated to protecting our customers and their investments. Q: What is your message to private aviation travelers today? RMB: That is simple. You deserve more and American Aero is committed to delivering on its promise to deliver the extraordinary every day. We are business travelers and pilots, and we strive to provide the services at the level that we expect to be provided to us. AV: I will add our deepest gratitude to our customers, for trusting us with their business. We are exceptionally proud to serve you and look forward to proving ourselves again and again.