Averity Aviation is a professional aviation services company focused on advanced flight training, contract pilot services, and aviation consulting for Part 61 and Part 91 aircraft owners and partnerships.
The name Averity is derived from the aviation root “AV” and “verity,” meaning truth in fact, reflecting the company’s guiding principle: aviation training and services grounded in operational reality, not just regulatory minimums. Averity Aviation works with owner-operators who seek a higher level of competence, decision-making, and aircraft mastery.
Averity provides customized, professional-level flight training tailored to the aircraft, mission profile, and experience level of each owner or partnership. Training emphasizes practical risk management, real-world procedures, and disciplined operating standards appropriate for complex and high-performance aircraft operating under Part 91.
In addition to training, Averity Aviation offers contract pilot services for hire, supporting aircraft repositioning, owner mentoring, transition flying, and operational continuity. The company also provides aviation consulting services, including operational reviews, aircraft acquisition and transition support, and advisory services designed to help owners operate safely, efficiently, and with confidence.
Across all services, Averity Aviation delivers clear, objective guidance rooted in experience, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to truth in aviation operations.
Organizationally we serve pilots, owners, and partnerships as a provider of flight training, aviation services and consulting to those involved in general and business aviation.
We promote and advance the use of general and business aviation through value-enhanced services that bring long lasting benefits and advantages of flying, and the flight experience.
Instructors
Scott Smith
Flying since a young man, Scott Smith is an Airline Transport Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI, IGI, AGI) and lifelong aviator. An active Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Senior Consultant, he provides hands-on, real world expertise to clients.
His passion for flying began in the 70's and first solo-ed as a student pilot at age seventeen. He fly’s and instructs in a variety of aircraft allowing pilots to fully immerse themselves and grow their talents and proficiency as pilots. His experience includes over 1500+hrs. of dual instruction in multiple aircraft.
Having worked in the charter, instructional flight centers in both FAA Part 61 and Part 141 flight schools, alongside other aviation roles, he has gained a multitude of experience across general and business aviation. A former Part 141 check instructor, Part 135 charter pilot, and senior flight instructor he is well versed in many aviation disciplines.
He attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and studied Management of Technical Operations and Human Factors in Aviation Safety. Additionally he participates in the FAA WINGS Aviation Safety Program, and advocates pilots to do the same to enhance their recurrent training.
Engage Scott to help you and/or your organization realize the value in flying and the total flight experience.
Affiliations
National Association of Flight Instructors
NAFI provides valuable resources to all flight educators to further its 50+ year commitment to raise and maintain the professional standing of flight instructors in the aviation community. NAFI members follow a Code of Ethics in their flight instruction practices that provides a standard of character and professionalism, setting them apart in the flight training community.