24/7 Air Ambulance, Organ Transport, and Executive Charter Services Across North America.
With a fleet of Learjet 31 aircraft, experienced flight crews, and a dedicated operations center, Thunderun Aviation delivers time-critical transportation when every minute matters.
Veteran-Owned • FAA Part 135 Certified • Available 24/7
Aviation Without Compromise!
Our Story
Since 2009, Thunderun Aviation has provided rapid-response aviation services from Buffalo, New York. What began as a commitment to dependable air transportation has evolved into a trusted provider of executive charter, air ambulance, and organ transplant transportation throughout the United States.
Our mission remains simple:
Deliver every flight with safety, urgency, and exceptional service.
Meet the Team
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Jon
President & Chief Pilot
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Marc
VP, Director of Operations & Pilot
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Mike
CFO
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Jason
Director of Maintenance
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Jeanne
Pilot
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Ed
Director of Training
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Peter
Flight Coordinator
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Bryan
Pilot
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Rebecca
Pilot
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Joe
Pilot
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Malachi
Aircraft Mechanic
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George
Aircraft Mechanic
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Evan
Aircraft Mechanic
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Garrett
Pilot
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Sam
Pilot
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Henry
Maintenance
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John Z
Pilot
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Chad F
Pilot
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Brittany
Air Operator Security Coordinator
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Chad D.
Pilot
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John K
Pilot
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Austin
Flight Coordinator
Experience You Can Trust
120,000+ combined flight hours
FAA Part 135 certified operations
FlightSafety International recurrent training
ARGUS Gold safety rating
Owner-operated leadership and oversight
24/7 nationwide availability
Critical Care Without Compromise
When a patient requires air medical transportation, every detail matters. Through our network of experienced flight physicians, flight nurses, and flight paramedics, Thunderun delivers advanced critical-care transport designed to provide continuity of care from bedside to bedside.
Our medical teams are selected for their extensive ICU, emergency medicine, trauma, and transport experience, ensuring patients receive expert care throughout every phase of the mission.
Our medical professionals maintain advanced certifications including:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Inside, the air ambulance custom interior includes onboard medical oxygen, medical pneumatic systems, 110v power, a custom stretcher and much more. Flights are equipped with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) equipment, IV pumps, and monitoring equipment, plus any other specialized equipment necessary to meet patient needs.