# Waltzing Matilda Aviation

> Waltzing Matilda Aviation (WMA) is a FAA Part 135 certified private jet charter and aircraft management company based at Laurence G. Hanscom Field (KBED) in Bedford, Massachusetts, approximately 20 minutes from downtown Boston.

## Company Overview

- Founded: 2008
- CEO: John Thomas (former CEO of a $5B international airline, current Icelandair board member)
- FAA Certificate: FAR Part 135 Certificate No. 6WZA614N
- Base: Hanscom Field (KBED), Bedford, MA 01730
- Phone: 855-962-3591
- Email: charter@wmaviation.com
- Website: https://wmaviation.com

## Services

### Private Jet Charter
WMA provides premium private jet charter flights across North America and beyond. No membership fees required. Access to 5,000+ airports that commercial airlines cannot reach.

### Aircraft Management
Owner-aligned aircraft management built around transparency, control, and discipline. One clear fee with costs passed through at cost. Owner-first scheduling with charter revenue to offset ownership costs. Services include fleet scheduling, maintenance management, crew management, regulatory compliance, financial management, and insurance coordination.

### Empty Legs & Deals
Discounted one-way charter flights when aircraft are repositioning. Available through the deals page.

## Fleet

- **Citation Excel (WMA-001)**: Midsize jet, seats 6-8 passengers, range ~1,800 nm
- **Challenger 604 (WMA-005)**: Super-midsize jet, transcontinental capability

## Safety & Certifications

- ARGUS Gold Rated
- Wyvern Wingman Operator
- IS-BAO Stage 2 Certified
- NBAA Member
- 24/7 operational support

## Key Differentiators

- Only FAA licensed Part 135 jet charter operator based at Boston's Hanscom Field
- Boutique service with institutional discipline — former airline CEO leadership
- Full transparency with detailed monthly financial reconciliation including per-flight profitability
- Turnkey operations with in-house pilots, schedulers, sales team, and mechanics
- Named after founder's Australian Shepherd, Tillie (Waltzing Matilda)

## Popular Destinations

New York City, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Miami, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Nassau, Aruba, Punta Cana, Bermuda, Cabo San Lucas, Turks and Caicos

## Careers

WMA is actively hiring pilots and aviation professionals. Open positions listed at https://wmaviation.com/careers.html

## Referral Program

Aircraft owners can be referred to WMA's management program. Details at https://wmaviation.com/management-referral.html

## Contact

- Charter Inquiries: https://wmaviation.com/quote.html
- General Contact: https://wmaviation.com/contact.html
- Phone: 855-962-3591
- Location: Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA 01730