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Henry M. Stumpf, Jr | Henry "Chuck" Stumpf III

About HMS

At HMS Aviation, we help our clients both sell and acquire business jet aircraft. Our goal is to help you make a sound aviation investment decision. We offer state-of-the-art computer tracking technology, sophisticated research and negotiation skills, and unparalleled business aviation intelligence.

The HMS Aviation partners, Henry M. Stumpf, Jr. and Henry “Chuck” Stumpf, III, are a father and son team, known in the industry for our decades of dedication, experience and integrity. Our experience working for and with manufacturers, distributors, completion centers and fixed base operators gives us hands-on insight into all facets of business aviation.

We believe that buying or selling an aircraft should be a professional, rewarding experience. We work together to protect your interests with customized personal representation and our extensive network of prestigious international connections. We have created our own internal database and marketing system to supplement the industry standard in software. At HMS Aviation, we go the extra mile to help you navigate the world of business jet aircraft acquisition and sales.

Henry M. Stumpf, Jr.

President
hank@hmsaviation.com

Mr. Stumpf has more than 40 years of aviation experience and expertise. A graduate of Rutgers University, Mr. Stumpf served in the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot before leaving active duty with the rank of Captain. For 20 years he continued in the reserve and National Guard, retiring with the rank of Colonel. Mr. Stumpf also was appointed to and served on the United States Air Force Academy Selection Board.

Mr. Stumpf has held top executive sales and marketing positions in the leading business jet companies. Mr. Stumpf sold business jets for Learjet Corporation, quickly earning the title of Regional Vice President. At Gulfstream Corporation, Mr. Stumpf soon advanced to the position of Senior Vice President of World Marketing & Sales.

Mr. Stumpf became a partner and President of Aircraft Sales for Aviation Methods, Inc., a corporate aviation company based at San Francisco International Airport. After TAG Aviation purchased the company, Mr. Stumpf continued as President of Aircraft Sales until January 2000.

As a partner in HMS Aviation, Mr. Stumpf now headquarters in San Francisco, CA.

Henry "Chuck" Stumpf III

Founder, Consultant
chuck@hmsaviation.com

Mr. Stumpf served in the United States Navy as a Corpsman and a Special Operations Medical Coordinator. While in the Navy, he obtained his single engine pilot certification.

After graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, majoring in Business Aviation Administration and minoring in International Aviation Business and recent trends in Computer Applications, he completed the Developing Leadership Capability in the Corporate Environment certificate program at the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.

Mr. Stumpf was Western Regional Sales Manager at JetNet, LLC, in Santa Barbara, CA. He joined Garrett Aviation--The Jet Center, a dedicated Boeing Business Jet completion center, as Planning and Quotations Administrator. Mr. Stumpf founded and sold Aircraftfuel.com, LLC, a service providing aviators with up-to-date fuel and airport data. Mr. Stumpf then joined Bloomer de Vere, Group Avia, as a business jet broker and opened their Santa Barbara office.

As a partner in HMS Aviation, Mr. Stumpf now headquarters in Santa Barbara, CA.