about us

  • OUR MISSION

    To deliver unparalleled stewardship, safety, and service for aircraft owners and operators —allowing you to fly with total confidence and peace of mind.

  • WHAT WE DO

    Whether you need complete aircraft management, experienced pilot services, or tailored operational support, Standard Aviation is your trusted partner.

At Standard Aviation, our philosophy is simple: Steward each aircraft as if it were our own. We combine precision management, aviation expertise, and proactive communication to ensure every flight — and every aspect of ownership — is handled with care, transparency, and excellence.

OUR APPROACH

  • Trusted experience from the cockpit to the hangar

  • Transparent and proactive communication

  • Personalized management with national-scale expertise

  • Commitment to operational safety and regulatory excellence

Why standard aviation

Fly Confidently. Fly Standard.

At Standard Aviation, your aircraft is more than just a mode of transportation — it’s an investment in freedom, opportunity, and legacy. We’re honored to serve as stewards of that investment and to elevate every aspect of your aviation experience.

Bobby White, Chief Pilot

Bobby White is an experienced pilot holding the highest rating in aviation, an Airline Transport Pilot certificate.  He is type rated for single pilot operations in the Cessna Citation Mustang (CE510) and the Cirrus Vision Jet (SF50). 

In addition, Bobby is qualified in numerous other aircraft including the Pilatus PC12 and the TBM Socata turboprops.  He has accrued over 10,000 flight hours over a 25-year career in aviation. Bobby is also a certified flight instructor (CFI and CFII) with thousands of hours of instruction. He has flown corporate aircraft for the last 10 years and has been the Chief Pilot for Standard Aviation since 2022. 

Bobby lives in Smithfield with his wife Cheryl.  

Grayson RusselL, President and pilot

Grayson Russell serves as President of Standard Aviation and brings a deep passion for aviation and operational excellence to the role. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is type rated for single-pilot operations in the Cessna Citation Mustang (CE510) and the Cirrus Vision Jet (SF50). Grayson has also logged over 1,000 hours in the SR series of Cirrus Aircraft.

With nearly a decade of experience flying and managing corporate aircraft, Grayson combines hands-on aviation expertise with strong leadership and client service. His commitment tostewardship and safety forms the foundation of Standard Aviation’s approach to pilot and aircraft management.

Grayson lives in Raleigh with his wife, Corey, their five children, and their beloved French Bulldog, Winnie.