About Us

Liberty Air Management was founded in July 1987 by a corporate pilot in Frederick, Maryland, as a part-time business.

Initially, Liberty Air Management’s activities were limited to aircraft sales and acquisitions; however our foundation and philosophy of superior customer service caused operations to quickly grow to include Aviation Management and Executive Air Charter.

In October 1996, Liberty Air Management gained the approval of the FAA and was issued U. S. Air Carrier Certificate Number P6VA209H. Initial operations began with a single Cessna 310Q aircraft, but have since evolved to its current fleet of a new 2008 Beechcraft King Air C90GTi, and a Beechcraft King Air C90. We are authorized to conduct operations in the Continental United States and Canada.

Our staff of professional pilots train, and are checked, to the same exacting standards as major airline crews. Our FAA approved pilot training program is supplemented by annual Flight Simulator Training at SimCom Training Centers in Orlando, FL. Safety is our number one priority at Liberty Air Management and we are proud of our accident free safety record.

Liberty Air Management is a member of the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA).

Liberty Air Management also provides specialized flight support for engineering research and development for several electronics firms developing airborne surveillance and detection equipment.

Management Staff

President and Director of Operations - Neal Samonte

Neal is a graduate of Clarkson University in Northern New York with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Management and has been involved in the aviation industry for more than 43 years. His experience includes more than 14,000 hours of flight time in aircraft ranging from gliders through the most modern corporate jets. He is the recipient of several pilot safety awards from the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA), served as the Chief Pilot for a Fortune 250 Company, and is a graduate of the Federal Aviation Administration Academy in Oklahoma City, as an Air Traffic Control Specialist. Neal has also been designated as an FAA Pilot Examiner, conducting pilot certification tests for all levels of certification through Airline Transport Pilot.

Chief Pilot - William D. Brown Jr.

Bill brings more than 27 years of aviation experience to his position as Chief Pilot of Liberty Air Management. A graduate of Averett University in Danville, VA with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Aviation Management, Bill worked with Presidential Airways, and then joined Atlantic Coast Airlines, the predecessor of Independence Air, where Bill progressed to the Captain’s seat on a CRJ Regional Jet. Bill joined Liberty Air Management in May of 2008.

Director of Maintenance - Richard L. Fox

Rich brings more than 30 years of aviation maintenance experience as a licensed A&P Mechanic and Inspector to his position. Rich spent more than 25 years as a mechanic for American Airlines as well as being factory trained on our Beechcraft King Airs. Rich is also a licensed pilot and aircraft owner.

Charter Coordinator - Kathy Passman

Kathy has been involved in the air charter industry for more than 20 years. Kathy's extensive background and understanding of the aircraft charter market, and services, allow her to provide superior customer service.