From our Family to Yours
Family...
Sam Brailsford, A&P, IA
Sam Brailsford, A&P, IA
Hangar 1 is a family owned and operated company. The Hangar 1 name has been operating on the Greeley / Weld County Airport (KGXY) since 2006, and was coined by Donn Pitz of Pitz Aircraft, Inc. Donn passed away in May 2011 and in June 2011, Sam Brailsford (who had worked for Donn for the prior three years) and his wife, Dusty, purchased D
Hangar 1 is a family owned and operated company. The Hangar 1 name has been operating on the Greeley / Weld County Airport (KGXY) since 2006, and was coined by Donn Pitz of Pitz Aircraft, Inc. Donn passed away in May 2011 and in June 2011, Sam Brailsford (who had worked for Donn for the prior three years) and his wife, Dusty, purchased Donn’s equipment and “opened” Hangar 1, Inc., continuing to do business as “Hangar 1” in honor of Donn Pitz.
Donn treated Sam and his customers like family; in turn we do the same. Our standard of service: Would we put our family in your airplane? If not, our job isn't complete.
Sam Brailsford, A&P, IA
Sam Brailsford, A&P, IA
Sam Brailsford, A&P, IA
Sam lives (and loves) aviation. He began flying as an Aims Community College Flight Student in 2001, and holds his Private Pilot - Fixed Wing rating. He graduated from college with an AAS degree as an Air Traffic Controller. Sam has experience in many facets of general aviation: at the local FBO as a line tech, working as a GA mechanic's
Sam lives (and loves) aviation. He began flying as an Aims Community College Flight Student in 2001, and holds his Private Pilot - Fixed Wing rating. He graduated from college with an AAS degree as an Air Traffic Controller. Sam has experience in many facets of general aviation: at the local FBO as a line tech, working as a GA mechanic's apprentice to receive on-the-job training, and becoming a certified Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic.
Sam has held his IA (Inspection Authorization) since 2011.
Most importantly, Sam cares about his customers and their airplanes. He wants things "done right" and refuses to compromise on safety.
Dusty Brailsford, J.D.
Sam Brailsford, A&P, IA
Dusty Brailsford, J.D.
Dusty is a local kid, with an extremely varied background. She graduated from Eaton High School (Eaton, CO), has a BS in Engineering Physics, a minor in Geophysical Engineering, is trained as an ASNT Level 1 Thermographer, and is a licensed Attorney.
She found her love of aviation while learning to fly helicopters. She holds commercial /
Dusty is a local kid, with an extremely varied background. She graduated from Eaton High School (Eaton, CO), has a BS in Engineering Physics, a minor in Geophysical Engineering, is trained as an ASNT Level 1 Thermographer, and is a licensed Attorney.
She found her love of aviation while learning to fly helicopters. She holds commercial / instrument - rotor wing ratings, and owned / operated a helicopter company from 2005-2008. After a three year "mommy" leave, she returned to aviation as the Director of Aviation at Aims Community College.
Dusty resigned from her position as Director of Aviation in 2016 to help Hangar 1 through its current exceptional growth period.
Next time you are in, be sure to say "hi'!
Why us?... Educate, Communicate, Aviate
We Educate our Customers
How well do you know your airplane? You may not be a mechanic, but it is very important that you understand what is happening with your aircraft and that you play an active educated role in its upkeep.
At Hangar 1, we believe active involvement with our customers is vital to sustained safety of flight. We continuously educate our customers on the status of maintenance: What, if anything, needs to be fixed and why (i.e. how a squawk affects aircraft operation, and ultimately the safety of its passengers).
Working with us prepares you to become a more confident, more knowledgeable, and more safe, owner / pilot.
We Tell it Like it is
Come and see for yourself. When you bring your aircraft to us for inspection or repair, you'll be treated with respect by being given the honest truth. We'll share our unbiased professional opinion based on over a decade of experience on its maintenance status...teaching, not just telling.
In the words of Sergeant Friday, you'll get "Just the facts ma'am, just the facts."
Maintenance done right
Our love of aviation and care for our customers is why we maintain an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality of service. Our inspections are thorough. We do not skimp on safety or cut corners. You can be assured your aircraft is well maintained by knowledgeable staff and we stand behind our work.
We will keep your aircraft flying....better.