About Us

All of our crew are proud to be alumni of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach Campus.  We would be happy to share our experiences there with anyone considering attending and encourage you to contact us.

Our Company

Chase Aviation Company was founded in May of 2006 by Brian T. Chase.  Located at the Charleston International Airport (CHS) in beautiful Charleston, SC we provide our Clients with a broad range of aviation consulting services. Specializing in Aircraft Acquisitions, we work in a broad range of aircraft makes and models, in order to help our Clients choose which aircraft meets their mission and budget.  From turboprop aircraft to mid-sized business jets, turbine helicopters and everything in between.  With over one hundred aircraft transactions to date and at least one hundred million of dollars bought and sold, Chase Aviation is an unbiased resource you want on your team.

Brian T. Chase
Founder and President

Brian T. Chase Chase Aviation Company
Brian started his aviation career at age 16 when he took his first flight with a member of the Apollo Space Program,  Joe Minarovich at the Chautauqua County Airport (JHW). Having caught the aviation bug early in life, Brian has been acquiring the experience for his aviation consulting career long before most.

With the intent to become a Naval Aviator, Brian started undergraduate school at Jamestown Community College where he was taught to fly by Dave Hegedus, who remains with our Company today. After earning his ratings, Brian transferred to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL where he went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science. While there, he met the other love of his life, Kimberly Lovell-Chase our Business Development Coordinator.

Representing aircraft buyers and sellers all over the world, in a wide variety of aircraft, Brian is a living encyclopedia of aircraft knowledge and sales experience.

Victor Sahijram
Aircraft Research and Resales

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Victor started his aviation career in 2001 at the age of 18 when he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at the Daytona Beach, Fl campus. He went on to earn a bachelors degree in professional aeronautics along with his commercial and flight instructor certificates. After graduating in 2005 Victor specialized in multi engine flight instruction at the Craig municipal airport in Jacksonville, Fl.

After accumulating valuable flight experience he became a full time employee as an airline pilot on the Embraer 135/145 regional jet. In 2009, Victor expanded his aviation career and became an Air Traffic Controller at the Charleston International Airport.

Experience (Sold Aircraft)

Pilatus PC-12 (12)
Cessna Citation 1/SP (4)
Cessna Citation II (6) 
Cessna Citation Excel (1) 
Cessna Citation Encore (1) 
Cessna Citation Mustang (2)
Cessna Citation CJ1 (2)
Cessna 421C (1) 
Beech King Air B200 (2)
Hawker 700 (1) 
Hawker 800XP (3) 
Hawker 900XP (1) 
Learjet 35A (3)
Learjet 25D (2)
​Learjet 60 (1)
​Bombardier Challenger 600 (1)
TBM 700C2 (3) 
Piper Meridian (4) 
Airbus EC120 (3)
Airbus EC130B4 (3)
Airbus EC130T2 (1) 
Airbus AS350B3 (1) 
Bell 407 (4) 
Robinson R-44 (1) 
Dassault Falcon 10 (1)
Turbo Commander 1000 (1)
​and more...

Capt. Dave Hegedus
Aircraft Research and Resales

Dave started his aviation career at age 18 when he took his first flight while attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he went on to earn a Bachelor Degree in Aeronautical Science at the Daytona Beach, FL campus. After college he trained students full time while being the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor at Jamestown Aviation at the Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport, training Brian for all his ratings.

After gaining 2000+ hours of valuable flight experience, Dave went to work full time as an airline pilot with a regional airline flying the Beechcraft 1900D Airliner, as well as all three series of Canadair Regional Jets. He now holds an ATP and two type ratings with Commercial Pilots License in both Single and Multi-Engine aircraft.

During his time while serving as Captain for a major regional airline, Dave was attracted to the idea of becoming involved in the sales aspect of aviation and was brought over by Brian to join the Sales team. With a working knowledge of Beech turboprop aircraft and Canadair / Bombardier jets, Dave is a great addition to our sales team.

Kimberly P. Chase
Business Development

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Kimberly is a 2005 graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where she earned a Bachelor Degree in Aeronautical Science. She holds a Commercial Pilots' License in both single and multi engine aircraft and is instrument rated. After graduation she went on to work for one of the world's largest flight training companies and was quickly promoted from a Customer Sales Representative to the branch Product Marketing Manager.

From a young age Kimberly had a love of aviation and took her first flying lesson before she could drive. As Chase Aviation's Business Development Manager she is responsible for keeping our clients aircraft promoted along with the design and implementation of our eBroadcast and eNewsletters. Her experience in logistics management, ability to work under pressure, and aeronautical knowledge make her a rare find in the aviation community and she plays a critical role in our day to day operations.

Thomas Chase
Aircraft Sales Trainee

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Thomas Chase is the son of Brian and Kimberly and has high hopes of one day taking over the family business.  He says his favorite aircraft is the Pilatus PC-12 because it looks like it's smiling all the time.

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