BEFORE THE 

U.S. DEPARTMENTOFTRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Application of 

PENTASTAR AVIATION CHARTER INC 

for authority to conduct operations as a 

commuter air carrier pursuant to 49 

u.s.c. 41738 

Docket DOT-OST-2013-

APPLICATION OF 

PENTASTAR AVIATION CHARTER INC (PACI) 

FOR COMMUTER AIR CARRIER AUTHORIZATION 

Communications with respect to this document should be sent to: 

Danny Clifton 

Vice President of Flight Operations 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. 

Oakland County lnt'l Airport (PTK) 

7310 Highland Road 

Waterford, Ml48327 

dclifton@pentastaraviation.com 

248-666-8243 

JE Murdock Ill 

5034 Nebraska Ave., NW 

Washington, DC 20008 

Sandy murdock@yahoo.com 

202-333-5986 

Notice: PACI is requesting expedited processing ofthis application; thus, any person who 

wishes to support or oppose this application should file an answer by January 15, 2014, 

and must serve that answer on above-named and all persons served with this 

application. 

January 7, 2014 

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BEFORE THE 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Application of 

PENTASTAR AVIATION CHARTER INC 

for authority to conduct operations as 

a commuter air carrier pursuant to 49 

U.S.C. 41738 

Docket DOT -OST -2013--------------

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APPLICATION OF 

PENTASTAR AVIATION CHARTER INC 

FOR COMMUTER AIR CARRIER AUTHORIZATION 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. (PACI) applies, pursuant to Section 41738 of 

Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 298.50 of the Economic Regulations, Parts 

201 and 204 of the Economic Regulations, and the applicable Procedural Regulations of 

the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT or Department), for authority to conduct 

interstate air transportation without limitation within the United States, using planeload 

domestic and interstate passenger flights for five (5) or more flights between the same 

points per week. 

PACI intends to operate these new flights under the DOT's public charter rules 

(Part 380) while, at the same time, continuing to operate passenger flights between two 

airports (Pontiac (PTK) and Pellston (PLN)) in Michigan and interstate flights between 

these same two airports in Michigan and one (Chicago Midway (MOW)) in Illinois, 

among others. 

PACI currently holds a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 135 Operating 

Certificate and operations specifications for its intrastate charter service. Utilizing its 

current authority, PACI has successfully provided limited (less than 5 flights 

per week between the points of service between MOW and PLN supplemented 

by occasional intrastate passenger charters for over two (2) years. PAC I has been 

made aware of a need for service between two airports (Pontiac and Pellston) in 

Michigan and one (Chicago Midway) in Illinois. 

PACI requests that this application be processed through the use of 

non-hearing procedures, and that the Department's final decision be issued as 

expeditiously as possible. 

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In support of this application, PACI states as follows: 

1. PACI is a citizen of the United States as defined in 49 U.S.C. 

401 02(a)(15). 

2. PACI holds FAA Operating Certificate Number UG8A235J authorizing 

Intrastate Common Carriage Operations. Forovertwo (2) years, PACI has 

successfully provided charter operations of passengers pursuant to Part 135 of 

the Economic Regulations and Part 298 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. 

These flights were operated utilizing itsfleetofSaab 3408 aircraft each configured 

for thirty (30) passenger seats or less. Upon receipt of the Authority requested 

hereunder, and issuance of the necessary FAA authority, PACI plans to utilize its 

two (2) Saab 3408 aircraft fleet to continue its current charter operations, and 

initiate on demand charter operations for more than five flights per week. 

3. PACI anticipates that the primary market for its Services will be 

predominantly between these Midwestern Cities. The majority of such flights would 

be. conducted to satisfy consumer desires to have convenient service 5-6 days per 

week. The public will be served by flights from airports close to their homes, rather 

than having to drive to hubs. The flights will comply with the consumer protection 

requirements of Part 380. The specific schedules will be developed in response to this 

consumer demand. 

4. Complete information, in support of PACI's fitness to engage in 

domestic charter operations, is contained in Attachments A through V of this 

application. Letter designations of attachments correspond to subsections of 204.3 

of the Department's regulations; that is, Attachment A is responsive to paragraph 

(a) of section 204.3, Attachment 8 is responsive to paragraph (b), and so forth. 

5. As noted above, PACI requests that this application be processed 

by the use of expedited non-hearing procedures with shortened periods both for 

answers to this application and for comments on any Show Cause Order that may 

be issued. Expedition is appropriate and warranted for four (4) crucial reasons. 

First, PACI is seeking only to supplement its primary intrastate service that it has 

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been conducting successfully for over two (2) years, and submits there will be no 

issues of material fact arising out of this application. Second, the requested 

domestic public charter operations will be conducted utilizing PACI's existing fleet 

thereby minimizing any significant impact upon PACI's management and financial 

position resulting from such expansion. Third, the consumers using this service will 

be further protected by the well-established rules of Part 380 designed to assure that 

the funds collected for travel by the indirect air carrier and those fares are protected 

under the consumer rules of Part 380. Finally, the use of expedited procedures will 

benefit the traveling public by allowing PAC! potentially to initiate efficient 

Domestic Charter Services, utilizing its excess fleet capacity, improving PACI's 

financial position and providing convenient, efficient, well-timed services from these 

communities to Chicago's Midway Airport over both point-to-point and connecting 

markets. 

WHEREFORE, the applicant requests that the Department issue a 

commuter air carrier authorization to Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. to perform the 

services described herein. 

Pentastar Aviation Charter Inc. 

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ATTACHMENTS A-E 

ATTACHMENT A 

ATTACHMENT B 

ATTACHMENT C 

ATTACHMENT D 

ATTACHMENT E 

CORPORATE INFORMATION AND CITIZENSHIP 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(a): 

Applicant's full name: Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. 

Address: 7310 Highland Rd. 

Waterford, M I 48327 

Telephone: 248-666-8243 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(b), (c) and (d): 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. (PACI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pentastar Aviation, LLC 

(PA, LLC). Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. is duly incorporated under the laws of the State of 

Delaware. A certificate issued by the Delaware Secretary of State, confirming that PAC! is a 

corporation in good standing comprises Attachment D. 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(e): 

PACI is a citizen of the United States as defined in 49 U.S.C. 40102(a)(15). At the present time 

and after issuance of its Interstate Authority, PACI is, and will continue to be, 100% owned by a 

U.S. citizen; all of its managers are and will continue to be U.S. citizens and the company is and 

will remain under the actual control of U.S. citizens. An affidavit of citizenship is included as 

Attachment E. 
Attachment D, Page 2 

....... . ~ 

tJJefaware PAGE 1 

'Ifie :First State 

Ir JEFFREY W. BULLOCKr SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF 

DELAWAREr DO HEREBY CERTIFY "PENTASTAR AVIATION CHARTERr INC." 

IS DULY INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND 

IS IN GOOD STANDING AND HAS A LEGAL CORPORATE EXISTENCE SO FAR 

AS THE RECORDS OF THIS OFFICE SHOWr AS OF THE SEVENTH DAY OF 

OCTOBERr A.D. 2013. 

0670129 8300 

1.31.1.32841 

You may verify this certificate onLine at co~.deLaware.gov/authver.shtmL 

jeffrey W. Bullock, Secretary of State 

- C TION: 07951.67 

DATE: 10-07-13 
Attachment E 

Affidavit of Citizenship 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

ss: 

COUNTY OF OAKLAND 

Gregory J. Schmidt, being duly sworn, deposes and says: 

1. That he is appointed, qualified and serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. and he is authorized to and does make this affidavit for it. 

2. That Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. is a citizen of the United States with the meaning of 49 

U.S.C. 40102(a)(15). 

NANCY N. KEMMER 

Notary Public, State of Michigan 

County of Oakland 

~Y ~ommiss on Expir.e,s Mjll" .. 17, 2017 

Acting m the County of vet k: lc;t.i/r!Ji 

President and Chief Executive Officer 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. 

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of December, 2013. 
Attachment F 

KEY PERSONNEL 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(f): 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. employs the following key personnel, all of whom will be involved in the 

company's operation of its existing Intrastate Service and its proposed Interstate Charter Service: 

President and CEO: Gregory J. Schmidt 

Director of Operations: Danny K. Clifton 

Chief Pilot: KipS. Catlin 

Director of Maintenance: Frank J. Publiski 

Messrs. Schmidt, Clifton, Catlin and Publiski comprise the management personnel required under 

section 119.69 of the FARs for operations conducted under Part 135. In addition to the FAA-required 

personnel, Pentastar Aviation employs Messrs. Michael L. Baker and Gerald M. Boprie in important 

management positions. All of the referenced persons are U.S. citizens. 

Experience, expertise and responsibilities of the above persons are reflected in their resumes, which 

follow this page in the order listed above. Each person's address is reflected in these resumes. 

None of the above named individuals hold any ownership interests in Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. 

None of the above named individuals hold any officership, directorship, shares of stock or other interest 

in any air carrier, foreign air carrier, common carrier, person substantially engaged in the business of 

aeronautics, or person whose principal business (in purpose or fact) is the holding of stock in or control 

of any air carrier, foreign air carrier, common carrier, or person substantially engaged in the business of 

aeronautics. 
GREGORY J. SCHMIDT 

7310 Highland Rd 

Waterford, Michigan 48327 

Phone: 248-886-8905 

gschmidt@pentastaraviation. com 

CARIEIER SUMMARY 

Finance and Operations Executive with a 20-year proven track record of success at two Fortune 

200 companies and a privately held enterprise with 250 employees. Demonstrated ability to 

create cohesive teams and generate tangible results. Articulate communicator with creative ability 

to deliver operational excellence and expertise in the following areas: 

e Organizational growth and development e Strategic planning and forecasting 

e Investment analysis and decision-making e Complex financial modeling 

e Project leadership e Customer relations 

Gl Asset management e Risk management 

Gl Budgets, cash flows, and financial analysis Gl GAAP, FASB, SEC, and SOX 

PROFIESSiONAL IEXPIERIIENCIE 

PENTASTAR AVIATION, LLC, Waterford, Michigan 2008 - Present 

President & Chief !Executive Officer January 2013 - Present 

Responsible for the overall performance, strategic direction, and long-term growth of Pentastar 

Aviation, LLC, a premier aviation services company privately owned by Edsel B. Ford II, 

specializing in aircraft management, maintenance, interiors, charter, and brokerage services. 

Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer 2008-2012 

Responsible for all aspects of finance, risk management, insurance, and contract negotiations. 

Led company's diversification efforts with President to minimize dependence on auto industry by 

expanding into air medical services, regional shuttle operations, and brokerage activity. Created 

management metric dashboard to engage non-finance executives in strategic goal development, 

revenue generation, and cost reduction. 

Gl Negotiated aircraft management contracts that account for revenues of $11 million 

annually. 

e Protected $4.6 million in accounts receivables subject to bankruptcy proceedings in 2008 

and 2009, recovering more that 99% of outstanding balances owed from automakers and 

associated suppliers through proactive collection efforts, negotiation, and legal 

proceedings. 

e Revised pricing structure and quoting philosophy in maintenance operations, resulting in a 

turnaround in financial performance from a division nearly discontinued because of financial 

losses. 

e Developed customer satisfaction survey and numerous initiatives responsible for Pentastar 

being voted the #1 Fixed Base Operator in the United States. 

Gl Reduced company's outlay for health care cost by 41% in 2012 through plan design 

changes and employee education on health care alternatives. 

Gl Acted as 401 K committee chairman overseeing employee funds in excess of $14 million. 

• Negotiated acquisition and led integration of aircraft interior division and additional 

maintenance location further diversifying company's portfolio of services. 
1-'age ;; 

PULTE HOMES, INC., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 1998-2007 

Manager- Corporate Asset Management Committee 2005-2007 

Managed capital investment decisions in excess of $2 billion for 14 divisions in eight states. 

Approved new community expenditures based on internal rate of return, rigorous underwriting 

standards and risk assessments. Analyzed financial results against established metrics to ensure 

successful execution and identify potential operating efficiencies. 

• Collaborated with Senior Executive Management and division operators to direct strategic 

growth of 20% annually and maximize asset performance. 

• Directed task force of superiors and peers and implemented nationwide underwriting 

process that substantially reduced acquisition, entitlement, and financial risk. 

e Implemented corporate-wide review and analysis on $8 billion land inventory resulting in 

compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission regulations. 

e Developed training guide used by more than 150 new finance employees and orchestrated 

mentoring seminars between 45 high-potential employees and Senior Executives. 

President- Puite Homes of Ohio, LLC 2003-2005 

Responsible for leading all aspects of the homebuilding operations in Northeast Ohio including 

land acquisition and development, construction, sales and marketing, customer relations, 

mortgage services and human resources management. Scope included 15 communities, 130 

employees, and annual volume of nearly 600 closings. 

• Increased sales volume 28% and revenue to $106 million by analyzing demographics and 

conducting in-depth market research and focus groups. 

• Created customer relations department resulting in 12% increase in customer satisfaction. 

• Hired and actively coached nine senior-level operations executives to improve all aspects 

of the homebuyer's experience and division's profitability. 

e Created "first-class" culture by initiating alliances with Habitat for Humanity and Coats for 

Kids to increase community involvement, create team-building opportunities, and improve 

brand recognition. 

• Personally recognized as one of Northeast Ohio's Top 40 under 40 leading executives by 

Crain's Cleveland Business. 

Vice President of finance and Operations - 2001-2003 

Pu~te Homes of Ohio, LLC 

Co-managed community investment and human resource decisions with the Division President. 

Coordinated financial activities including monthly reporting, variance analysis, annual plans and 

quarterly forecasts focusing on growth objectives, operational excellence, and overhead cost 

reduction. 

• Reduced house cost by 4% by managing supplier and contractor relationships. 

• Improved overhead leverage ratio by 30% through energetic and creative cross-functional 

finance presentations and training. 

Land Entit~ement and Acquisition ManagerPuae Homes of Michigan 

Controller- Pulte Homes Great Lakes Area 

2000-2001 

1998-2000 
Gregory J. Schmidt 

EDUCATION 

Master of Science, Finance, Walsh College, Troy, Ml 

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration I Accounting, University of Detroit 

ADDDITIONAL 

National Air Transportation Association, Board Member 

Center for Success - Pontiac, Board Member 

Page 3 

1997 

1991 

2013 

2013 
DANNY K. CUFTON 

271 Eager Rd. 682-564-2273 

Howell, Ml48843 ddifton4@gmail.com 

ddifton@ pentasta raviation .com 

Career Summary 

I have over 40 years of experience in the aviation industry and US Air Force. I retired from the 

Air Force after nearly 25 years of honorable service, having flown T-38s and A-lOs. I was given 

increasingly responsible positions of leadership, culminating in the command of Air Combat 

Command's Training Support Squadron with 15 detachments spread throughout the US. Since 

retirement, I have been involved with managing the flight operations of 4 different and distinct 

airlines, first as an Assistant Chief Pilot for Airborne Express and then as the Director of 

Operations and Vice President of the Flight Department for each of the follow-on airlines. I 

have an excellent working knowledge of FAA regulations and have always had an outstanding 

relationship with the FAA Safety Inspectors. My greatest strengths are an unwavering integrity, 

a dedication to my employees that makes me available 24/7, a belief that aviation must never 

include unnecessary risks, and the desire to run the best flight department in the world with 

the best employees in the world. 

Professional Experience 

2009 to Present: Vice President and Director of Operations, Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. 

2007 to 2009: Vice President and Director of Operations, USA Jet Airlines. 

2004 to 2007: Vice President and Director of Operations, Kitty Hawk Aircargo 

1999 to 2004: Assistant Chief Pilot (DC-9L Line Pilot and Flight Engineer, Airborne Express. 

1998 to 1999: Company Pilot, Rick Aviation. 

1973 TO 1998: U.S. Air Force. Retired after nearly 25 years of honorable service and at the 

rank of 0-6 (Full Colonel). 

Education: 1969 to 1973, Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Va Tech), Bachelor of Science in 

Education. 
1557 S. Creek Drive 

Milford, MI 48380 

OBJECTIVE 

QUALIFICATIONS 

PILOT 

CREDENTIALS 

EXPERIENCE 

EDUCATION 

KIP STEPHEN CATLIN 

);> Airline Transport PHot 

)> 12,917 Total Time 

)> 8, 722 Multi Pilot-in-command 

);> 10,606 Total turbine 

12,917 Total Flight Hours 

9,527 Pilot-in-command 

3,107 Second-in-command 

11,854 Multi-engine-airplane 

5,126 Turbojet 

Medical: Class I 

989-763-2107 

kipcatlin88@gmail.com 

385 Instruction Given 

877 Actual Instrument 

Type Ratings: C680, LR45, 

C500,DHC8 

FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit 

Valid U.S. Passport 

Chief Pilot 

Pentastar Aviation - Waterford, MI 

April2012- Present 

IOE Captain LR40/45, Citation Bravo 

Northern Jet Management- Grand Rapids, MI 

Part 13 5 operator 

Jan. 2000 -April 2012 

Director Of Operations & General Manager 

Hansen Flying Service, Inc. - Alma, Michigan 

FBO & 135 Operator 

Sept. 1995-Jan. 2000 

Captain 

Piedmont Airlines -Lynchburg, VA 

deHavilland DASH 8 Part 121 Captain 

Jan. 1989- Sept. 1995 

Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, Multi-Engine 

Hansen Flight School (Part 61)- Alma, MI 

July 1983- Apri11988 

High School Diploma 

Alma High School 
Frank A. Publiski III 

2700 Corkins Rd. 

Carleton, MI 48117 

734-654-4697 

publiski@gmail.com 

Objective 

A knowledgeable aircraft maintenance manager experienced in FAR135 and FAR145 operations 

looking to lead and manage an Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics department, maximizing financial 

pe1:{ormance, while maintaining departmental goals and objectives. 

Professional Experience 

Pentastar Aviation LLC, Waterford, MI 1986- present 

Vice President of Maintenance Operation March 2011- present 

-PAC! FAR 119.69 Director of Maintenance 

(PAC! Managing DOM & Geographic DOMfor main base maintenance provider P AIPTK) 

-PALLC FAR 145.151 Repair Station Accountable Manager 

(Director of Maintenance Operations) 

-P ALLC EASA 145 Repair Station Accountable Manager 

(Director of Maintenance Operations) 

Provides leadership and management for all facets ofthe Aircraft Maintenance and Avionics Departments. Accountable for planning, 

organizing, directing, and control of all Main, Satellite and Sub-Base Maintenance actions. Responsible for all planning, organizing, 

direction, control and actions of the FAR 145 Repair Station and the FAR 135 maintenance operations. 

Aircraft Maintenance Manager 

Janztmy 2008- Mm·ch 2011 

Provides leadership and management for Avionics and Maintenance departments. Accountable for planning, organizing, directing, 

and control of all Main Base Maintenance actions. 

Aircraft Mainte11allce Supervisor 

Jmnrmy 1999- Janumy 2008 

Planned and coordinated the activities of the Aircraft Maintenance Leads and Mechanics to maximize efficiency and productivity. 

Coordinated activities with the Avionics Supervisor to maximize departmental efficiency. Supervised and trained subordinate 

personnel in proper procedures, methods, practices and safety. Provided technical leadership and guidance, set and measured 

performance standards, group priorities. Reported daily status to the Director of Maintenance Operations. 
Aircraft Maintenance Lead 

June 1995- JanuaJy 1999 

Coordinated the activities of the Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics to maximize efficiency and productivity. Provided technical 

leadership and guidance. Coordinated maintenance activities with Quality Control. Reported status to Aircraft Maintenance 

Supervisor. 

Aircraft Mechanic 

June 1986 -Jzme 1995 

Planned and coordinated daily activities to maximize efficiency and accuracy. Carried out assigned maintenance duties in accordance 

with proper procedures, methods, practices and techniques. 

Education 

Siena Heights University, Adrian, Michigan B.A.S., AiJji·ame 

Detroit Aero Mechanics, Detroit, Michigan Airframe and Powerplant Certificate 

Flight Safety International, Hawker 700, Hawker 800, Gulfstream G-V, G550 Maintenance Manager, Cessna 560 

Gulfstream Aerospace, G -IV initial 

Global Jet Services, Eclipse 500, initial 

Certificates 

Airframe and Jl>owerplant Mechanic 

Computer Experience 

Extremely proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Corridor MRO, Various Windows 

and PDA Applications. 

Professional, Client and Personal references available upon request 
Michael L. Baker 

500 West Dewey Road, Owosso, Michigan 48867 

mbaker500@frontler. com, mbaker@pentastaraviation. com 

989.725.7589 (H) 248.249.7233 (C) 

Career S11..1mmaoy 

Over 36 years in the aviation industry including 31 years of hands on and leadership 

experience with 14 CFR 145/EASA 145 Repair Station Operations and 14 CFR 135 OnDemand Air Carrier Operations utilizing corporate aircraft. I have been deeply involved 

with the evaluation, acquisition, outfitting and entry into service of numerous corporate 

jet aircraft (both new and used). I possess and apply very high standards for the 

determination of airworthiness, quality and customer service. I possess an excellent 

working knowledge of FAA and DOT regulatory data and have maintained excellent 

working relationships with FAA Safety Inspectors due to regulatory knowledge, personal 

abilities, sincerity and integrity. Instrumental with IS-BAO registration and initiation of 

direct air carrier support services for air ambulance operations and 14 CFR 380 public 

charter operations. Personal attributes include: high levels of initiative, impeccable 

operational integrity and ethical standards, fair and consistent personnel management 

and interpersonal skills, outstanding communication skills, excellent ability to manage 

and prioritize multiple tasks, excellent research skills and attention to detail. 

ProfessionaB Experience 

Pentastar Aviation, LLC and Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc.\ Waterford!, Michigan 

9/2009 to present: Vice President of Safety & Compliance 

9/2001 to 8/2009: Vice President of Maintenance & Avionics (Repair Station)/ 

5/2001 to 8/2001: 

1/1997 to 8/2001: 

12/1989 to 12/1996: 

12/1988 to 11/1989: 

9/1987 to 11/1988: 

8/1985 to 8/1987: 

4/1984 to 7/1985: 

5/1982 to 3/1984: 

Director of Maintenance (Air Carrier) 

Director of Quality Assurance (Air Carrier) 

Manager of Quality Control (Air Carrier and Repair Station) 

Quality Control Supervisor (Air Carrier and Repair Station) 

Accessory Overhaul Shop Manager (Repair Station) 

Maintenance Controller (Air Carrier and Repair Station) 

Aircraft Maintenance Foreman (Air Carrier and Repair 

Station) 

Authorized Inspector (Air Carrier and Repair Station) 

A&P Mechanic (Air Carrier and Repair Station) 

1 includes predecessor companies: Chrysler Air Transport, DaimlerChrysler Aviation, 

Inc., and Automotive Air Charter, Inc. 

Transcontinental Airlines, Ypsilanti, Michigan 

10/1979 to 4/1982: Flight Line Lead Mechanic 

Spartan School of Aerona11..1tics, Tulsa, Oklahoma 

9/1977 to 9/1979 Student 

References 

Available upon request 

FAA Private Pilot Certificate, SEL issued 12/1977 

FAA Mechanic Certificate, A&P issued 9/1979 
OBJECTIVE 

GERALD M. BOPRIE 

7400 Highland Road #123, Waterford, Ml48327 

gboprie@gmail.com 

Cell: 248-736-8550 

Provide professional pilot services while continuing formal and professional education. 

EXPERIENCE 

PENTASTARAVIATION llC, 7310 HIGHLAND RD., WATERFORD, Ml 48327 

Current Position: Director of Safety, C560 EMS Captain October 1990- present 

SeNing as Captain on Cessna Encore in Emergency Medical SeNice ; directed development of 

risk assessment and event reporting in safety management; created and developed weight and 

balance control system utilizing Microsoft XL to meet FAA requirements for 135 operations; Flight 

time: 18,000+, turbine: 11 ,300+, jet: 6000+. 

-Ratings: ATP, CFI-ASME-IA with Gold Seal, GI-AI, Control Tower Operator (CTO) 

-Type Ratings: BE-300, BE-1900, C500, G-159, G-1159, G-IV, G-V 

-30 Years experience in Part 135 

-7 Years experience as Director of Safety 

-3 Years experience as G-159 Check Airman 

-3 Years experience as PIC in Part 121 Scheduled Cargo Operations 

-FAA Academy Graduate, 1978 

-National Business Aircraft Association 16,000 Hour Safe Flying Award 

-FAA Master Pilot Proficiency Award Phase IX 

-8 Years Military Experience: 4 Years Combat Photography, 4 Years Air Traffic Control 

-Vietnam Veteran, Strategic Air Command Veteran -Tower, Radar, and Precision Radar 

-National Ski Patrol volunteer, Outdoor Emergency Care Technician. 

-Civil Air Patrol volunteer, Transport Mission Pilot 

-Member of International Society of Air Safety Investigators 

AVIATION GROUP, 7310 HIGHLAND RD., WATERFORD, Ml 48327 

Captain: King-Air 300 and Cessna 441 December 1987 to October 1990 

Performed pilot-in-command duties on corporate shuttles and Air Taxi flights in BE-300 and C441; Aviation Group was purchased by Chrysler Pentastar in October 1990. 

EDUCATION -------------------------------------------------------------

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY, DEPT. OF INDEPENDENT STUDIES 

600 South Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900 

Worked toward the Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Aeronautics 1997-2007 

MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 1401 E. COURT STREET, FLINT , Ml 48503 

Associate of Applied Science Degree, Aviation Technology, 1983 

Graduate Honors Summa Cum Laude, GPA 3.71 

ALPENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 666 JOHNSON ST .. , AlPENA , Ml 49707 

Attended 1976 to 1977 

GPA4.0 

REFERENCES 

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST 
ATIACHMENTG 

SUBSTANTIAL INTERESTS 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(g}: 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. (PACI} is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pentastar Aviation, LLC (PA, LLC}. 

PA, LLC is ultimately owned by Edsel B. Ford, II. As mentioned in Attachment F, none of the executives 

and managers holds any interests in the company. 

None of the persons listed herein hold any officerships, directorships, shares of stock or interest in any 

carrier, foreign air carrier, common carrier, person substantially engaged in the business of aeronautics, 

or person whose principal business (in purpose of fact} is the holding of stock in or control of any air 

carrier, foreign air carrier, common carrier, or person substantially engaged in the business of 

aeronautics. 
ATIACHMENTH 

ATIACHMENT I 

ATIACHMENT J 

SUBSIDIARIES. OWNERSHIP INTERESTS. 10K AND 10Q REPORTS 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(h): 

PACI has no subsidiaries. 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(i): 

PACI has no shares of stock in, or control of, any other air carrier, foreign air carrier, common carrier, or 

person substantially engaged in the business of aeronautics. 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(j): 

PACI is privately held and therefore does not file 10K or 10Q reports. 
LITIGATION 

ADACHMENTL 

ATIACHMENTM 

Note: Pursuant to the definition of relevant corporation in section 204.2(k) of the Department's 

regulations, Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc., is the sole relevant corporation under this application. 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(1): 

There are no actions or outstanding judgments for $5,000 or more against any relevant corporation, key 

personnel employed by (or to be employed by) any relevant corporation, or person having a substantial 

interest in any relevant corporation. 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(m): 

There are no actions or outstanding judgments for less than $5,000 against any relevant corporation, 

key personnel employed by (or to be employed by) any relevant corporation, or person having a 

substantial interest in any relevant corporation. 
ATIACHMENT N 

FLEET OF AIRCRAFT 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(n) 

Penta star Aviation Charter, Inc. (PACI) presently operates a fleet of two (2) Saab-3408 multi-engine 

turboprop aircraft. Each aircraft is configured with 30 seats with a payload capacity of less than 7,500 

pounds. 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. utilizes its current fleet primarily for Public Charter operations between 

PTK, MDW and PLN, with occasional interstate planeload passenger charters. We have been conducting 

these operations for over 2 years, having started the Public Charters in July, 2011. Based upon 

operational considerations, Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. presently anticipates utilizing excess 

capacity in its existing fleet to initiate increased service between PTK and MDW. 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. does not propose to establish maintenance or operations bases separate 

from its corporate offices. 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. intends to contract for some maintenance support as required to 

address mechanical issues. The frequency of this will be less than 10% and the type of contract will be 

an "independent contractor" agreement. PACI contracts training for its pilots and flight attendants 

100% of the time through Flight Safety International. PACI does not contract any operational functions. 

An affidavit of aircraft safety compliance for Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc.'s existing fleet follows this 

page. 
AFFIDAVIT OF SAFETY COMPLIANCE 

STATE OF MICHIGAN 

) ss: 

COUNTY OF OAKLAND 

Gregory J. Schmidt, being first duly sworn, deposes and says: 

1. That he is duly appointed, qualified and sitting as President and Chief Executive Officer of 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. and that he is authorized to and does make this affidavit for 

it. 

2. That all aircraft operated by Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. have been certified by the 

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and currently comply with all FAA safety standards 

under Part 135, as well as the noise standards of Part 36, of the FARs. 

NANCY N. KEMMER 

Notary Public, State of Michigan 

County of Oakland 

My Commission Expire~ar )'ZJ_O~!n[ 

Acting in tile County ~~ (_)::1 IL l l1!.l! President and CEO 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. 

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 11th day of December, 2013 
ATIACHMENTO 

ATIACHMENTP 

ATIACHMENTQ 

GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS, BUSINESS PRACTICES, ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS 

Note: Pursuant to the definition of relevant corporation in section 204.2(k) of the Department's 

regulations, Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. is the sole relevant corporation under this application. 

Response to 14 CFR 204.J(o): 

There are no pending investigations, enforcement actions or formal complaints filed by the Department, 

including the FAA, involving Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc., any relevant corporation, any personnel 

employed (or to be employed) by any relevant corporation, or person having a substantial interest in 

any relevant corporation, regarding compliance with Subtitle VII of Title 49 of the United States Code 

(Transportation) (the "Statute") or orders, rules, regulations or requirements issued pursuant to the 

Statue, and any corrective actions taken. 

Response to 14 CFR 204.J(p): 

No charges of unfair or deceptive or anticompetitive business practices, or of fraud, felony or antitrust 

violation, have been brought against Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. or any relevant corporation or 

person having a substantial interest in any relevant corporation, or member of the key personnel 

employed (or to be employed) by any relevant corporation in the past 10 years. 

Response to 14 CFR 204.J(q): 

No aircraft accidents or incidents (as defined in the National Transportation Safety Board Regulations, 

49 CFR 830.2) have been experienced by Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc., its personnel, or any relevant 

corporation, which, occurred either during the year preceding the date of this application or at any time 

in the past and which remain under investigation by the FAA, the NTSB, or by Pentastar Aviation 

Charter, Inc. itself. 
ATTACHMENT R 

HISTORY OF PENTASTAR AVIATION CHARTER, INC. 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. (PACt) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pentastar Aviation, LLC. PACI 

is the holder of a Part 135 certificate. 

1968 - Originally formed as American Military Products Organization, Inc. 

1976 - Name changed to Spatec Corporation 

1982- Name changed to Pentastar Aviation, Inc. 

1986 - Name changed to Chrysler Pentastar Aviation, Inc. 

1990 - Operations moved from Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Oakland County 

International Airport in Waterford, Michigan. 

March, 1999 - Name changed to DaimlerChrysler Aviation, Inc. 

July, 1999 - Name changed to Newco Aviation, Inc. 

August, 1999 - Name changed to Automotive Air Charter, Inc. 

October, 2001 - 75% of outstanding shares of Automotive Air Charter, Inc. purchased by Pentastar 

Aviation, LLC 

July, 2009- Remaining 25% of outstanding shares of Automotive Air Charter, Inc. purchased by 

Pentastar Aviation, LLC 

August, 2009- Name changed to Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. 
ATIACHMENTS 

EXISTING AIR CARRIER AUTHORITY 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(s): 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. holds FAA Operating Certificate Number UG8A235J and FAA Part 135 

Operations Specifications. The company actively operates under its FAA authority. 

The local FAA office and personnel responsible for processing any request of Pentastar Aviation 

Charter, Inc. for expanded FAA authority are as follows: 

FAA Flight Standards District Office 

Attn: Bartholomew Angle 

Willow Run Airport- East Side 

8800 Beck Road 

Belleville, Michigan 48111 

Bartholomew.Angle@faa.gov 

Phone: 734-487-7222 
ATTACHMENT T 

SERVICE TO BE OPERATED 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(t): 

Upon receipt of effective commuter air carrier authority, P ACI plans to increase the frequency of 

its PTK-MDW-PTK routing utilizing the Part 380 relationship with an indirect air carrier. Such 

flights will generate revenues and expenses yielding an operating profit of $123,600 from the 

operation (Confidential Exhibit on next 2 pages). 

The additional routes will not detract from profitability for PACI's bottom line, but will allow for 

the increase in routing for the indirect air carrier. 

P ACI estimates its pre-operating expenses as $68,000 as a result of outside assistance for the 

CACA process, of which $34,000 will be reimbursed by our customer. In addition, P ACI may 

experience an immaterial level oflegal costs up to $5,000. These will be covered by PACI's 

current operating cash, which was approximately $2 million at June 30, 2013. 
Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. 

Commuter Air Carrier Authority Application 

Appendix A (t) 

Forecasted Income Statement 

.!Q. .m .m ~ Total 

Revenue 

Management fee 27,000 27,000 27,000 27,000 108,000 

Pass thru expenses 962,381 962,381 962,381 962,381 3,849,522 

Crew fees 92,100 92,100 92,100 92,100 368,400 

Aircraft Insurance 17,085 17,085 17,085 17,085 68,340 

Ramp fees 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 15,600 

Total Revenue 1,102,466 1,102,466 1,102,466 1,102,466 4,409,862 

Cost of revenue 

Pass thru expenses 962,381 962,381 962,381 962,381 3,849,522 

Employee expenses 92,100 92,100 92,100 92,100 368,400 

Aircraft Insurance 17,085 17,085 17,085 17,085 68,340 

Total Cost of revenue 1,071,566 1,071,566 1,071,566 1,071,566 4,286,262 

Net Profit $ 30,900 $ 30,900 $ 30,900 $ 30,900 $ 123,600 

Revenue Per Mile $ 0.34 $ 0.34 $ 0.34 $ 0.34 $ 0.34 

Revenue Per Hour $ 72.24 $ 72.24 $ 72.24 $ 72.24 $ 72.24 
Opening !Q ~ ~ Closing 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Cash 1,992,403 2,023,303 2,054,203 2,085,103 2,116,003 

Accounts receivable 1,174,966 1,174,966 1,174,966 1,174,966 1,174,966 

Prepaid and other current assets 48,586 48,586 48,586 48,586 48,586 

Total Current Assets 3,215,955 3,246,855 3,277,755 3,308,655 3,339,555 

TOTAL ASSETS 3,215,955 3,246,855 3,277,755 3,308,655 3,339,555 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Accounts payable 667,867 667,867 667,867 667,867 667,867 

Accrued expenses 2,214,784 2,214,784 2,214,784 2,214,784 2,214,784 

Deferred revenue 457,203 457,203 457,203 457,203 457,203 

Total Current Liabilities 3,339,854 3,339,854 3,339,854 3,339,854 3,339,854 

MEMBER'S EQUITY (123,899) (92,999) (62,099) (31,199) (299) 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,215,955 3,246,855 3,277,755 3,308,655 3,339,555 
ATIACHMENTU 

WAIVER REQUIRED BY PART 203 

Response to J4 CFR 204.3(u): 

A signed counterpart of the agreement required by Part 203 of the Department's regulations comprises 

page 2 of this attachment. 
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U.S. Department of Transportation 

Office of the Secretary of Transportation 

Docket OST 95-236 

AGREEMENT 

The undersigned carriers (hereinafter referred to as "the Carriers") hereby agree as follows: 

1. Each of the Carriers shall, effective May 16, 1966, include the following in its conditions of carriage, including tariffs embodying 

conditions of carriage filed by it with any government 

"The Carrier shall avail itself of the limitation of liability provided in the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules 

Relating to International Carriage by Air signed at Warsaw October 12th, 1929, or provided in the said Convention as amended by 

the Protocol signed at The Hague September 28th, 1955. However, in accordance with Article 22(1) of said Convention, or said 

Convention as amended by said Protocol, the Carrier agrees that, as to all international transportation by the Carrier as defined in 

the said Convention or said Convention as amended by said Protocol, which, according to the contract of Carriage, includes a 

point in the United States of America as a point of origin, point of destination, or agreed stopping place 

(1) The limit of liability for each passenger for death, wounding, or other bodily injury shall be the sum of US $75,000 

inclusive of legal fees and costs, except that, in case of a claim brought in a State where provision is made for separate 

award of legal fees and costs, the limit shall be the sum of US $58,000 exclusive of legal fees and costs. 

(2) The Carrier shall not, with respect to any claim arising out of the death, wounding, or other bodily injury of a passenger, 

avail itself of any defense under Article 20(1) of said Convention or said Convention as amended by said Protocol. 

Nothing herein shall be deemed to affect the rights and liabilities of the Carrier with regard to any claim brought by, on behalf 

of, or in respect of any person who has willfully caused damage which resulted in death, wounding, or other bodily injury of a 

passenger." 

2. Each Carrier shall, at the time of delivery of the ticket, furnish to each passenger whose transportation is governed by the 

Convention, or the Convention as amended by the Hague Protocol, and by the special contract described in paragraph 1, the following 

notice, which shall be printed in type at least as large as 10 point modem type and in ink contrasting with the stock on (i) each ticket; (ii) 

a piece of paper either placed in the ticket envelope with the ticket or attached to the ticket; or (iii) on the ticket envelope: 

"ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 

Passengers on a journey involving an ultimate destination or a stop in a country other than the country of origin are advised 

that the provisions of a treaty known as the Warsaw Convention may be applicable to the entire journey, including any portion 

entirely within the country of origin or destination. For such passengers on a journey to, from, or with an agreed stopping place in 

the United States of America, the Convention and special contracts of carriage embodied in applicable tariffs provide that the 

liability of Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. 

[certain r 

[(name of carrier) and certain other] carriers parties to such special contracts for death of or personal injury to passengers is 

limited in most cases to proven damages not to exceed US $75,000 per passenger, and that this liability up to such limit shall not 

depend on negligence on the part of the carrier. For such passengers traveling by a carrier not a party to such special contracts or 

on a journey not to, from, or having an agreed stopping place in the United States of America, liability of the carrier for death or 

personal injury to passengers is limited in most cases to approximately US $10,000 or US $20,000. 

The names of Carriers parties to such special contracts are available at all ticket offices of such carriers and may be 

examined on request. 

Additional protection can usually be obtained by purchasing insurance from a private company. Such insurance is not 

affected by any limitation of the carrier's liability under the Warsaw Convention or such special contracts of carriage. For further 

information please consult your airline or insurance company representative." 

3. [This Agreement was filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board of the United States. The Board approved it by Order E-23680, 

adopted May 13, 1966. The Agreement (Agreement 18900) became effective May 16, 1966. On January 1, 1985, this Agreement 

became the responsibility of the Department of Transportation (DOT) by operation of law.] 

4. This Agreement may be signed in any number of counterparts, all of which shall constitute one Agreement. Any Carrier may 

become a party to this Agreement by signing a counterpart hereof and depositing it with DOT. 

5. Any Carrier party hereto may withdraw from this Agreement by giving twelve ( months' written notice of withdrawal to DOT 

and the other Carriers parties to the Agreement. 

*Either alternative may be used. 

OST Fonn 4523 (Fonnerly CAB Fonn 263) 

(Printed Name and Title) 

(Name and Address of Carrier) 

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ATTACHMENT V 

CERTIFICATION 

Response to 14 CFR 204.3(v): 

The certification required by 18 U.S.C.1001 and the Department's regulations comprises page 2 of this 

attachment. 
VERIFICATION 

Pursuant to title 18 United States Code section 1001, I, Gregory J. Schmidt, President, Pentastar 

Aviation Charter, Inc., in my individual capacity and as the authorized representative of the applicant, 

have not in any manner knowingly and willfully falsified, concealed or covered up any material fact or 

made any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or knowingly used any documents which contain such 

statements in connection with the preparation, filing or prosecution of the appl ication. I understand 

that an individual who is found to have violated the provisions of 18 U.S.C section 1001 shall be fined 

not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. 

NANCY N. KEMMER 

Notary Public, State of Michigan 

County of Oakland 

My Commission Exp r~ Mar. 017 j' 

Acting in th:_£9~!.'c:f{ '}0 K 1'-t/h 0 

Gregory J. Sc 

Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. 

December 11, 2013 
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 

I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing application, including all attachments, has 

been furnished by email on January 7, 2014 to each of the following persons: 

Federal Aviation Administration, Easter Michigan FSDO: 

Mr. Bartholomew Angle, Principal Operations Inspector, Pentastar Aviation Charter, Inc. 

Bartholomew.angle@faa.gov 

Oakland County International Airport, Waterford, MI: 

Mr. Karl Randall, randallk@oakgov.com 

Pellston Regional Airport, Pellston, MI: 

Mr. Kelly Atkins, katkins@emmetcounty.org 

Midway Airport, Chicago, IL: 

Ms. Erin O'Donnell, Erin@CityofChicago.org 

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PE~T~TAR - Aviation Charter, Inc. 

Contingency Plan for Lengthy Tarmac Delays 

Note: PACI does not offer its schedules through the OAG and therefore does not have an airline code. 

In the event of a tarmac delay of 30 minutes: 

1. The pilot-in-command is instructed to request permission from air traffic control to 

return to the fixed base operator from which the passengers enplaned. 

2. Under the contract terms with the FBO, the ground personnel are instructed to assist 

in deplaning the passengers and to provide space for the passengers to wait comfortably 

until the air traffic control delay is resolved. 

3. When ATC informs the pilot that conditions have attained a level likely to allow departure 

within acceptable parameters, then FBO personnel and pilots will assist the passengers 

to re-enplane safely.