Company Profile

About Southeast Aero

We are in the aircraft business, but that’s not all we are. At the hear t of our organization is a talented, experienced team of professional technicians and craftsmen.

In 1992, Southeast Aero opened its doors with the idea of giving our customers more than they expected. That determination has paid off - Today we enjoy a loyal and long-term following of customers who feel like friends.

We do this by expecting more from ourselves than others may expect from us; we take pride in our product – particularly in areas of service. As our customer you can expect honesty, commitment, respect and appreciation from us.

We recognize customers do business with us by choice. We seek to build relationships with customers who want the best service in our industry. We’re not the cheapest, but you will appreciate our value when you trust us with your business.

Southeast Aero People

Kramer Upchurch President and General Manager Kramer started Southeast Aero in 1992, and works as President and General Manager. Kramer is a former commercial banker, and has a private instrument rating and MBA from the University of Florida. [email protected]
Doug Vayda Director of Sales / Chief Pilot Doug functions as our functional test pilot for Cirrus, Cessna, Diamond, and Extra Aircraft, and is our demonstrator pilot and director of sales for new Extra Aircraft and American Champion Aircraft. The son of an Air Force test pilot, Doug is a CFI with commercial multi-engine and instrument ratings, along with Aerobatic low-level and banner waivers, with over 10,000 hours logged, and is an AP with IA [email protected]
Bryan Wood Cirrus / Cessna Dept Manager Bryan has been in General Aviation over 25 years and is recognized as one of the foremost technitions in the Cessna 350/400 series aircraft and Cirrus 20 /22 series aircraft. [email protected]