Hello, my name is Christian Hodapp, and I am the founder of Hodapp Aviation.

This is the beginning of an exciting new journey to build a company dedicated to helping pilots, businesses, and aviation professionals buy, lease, and sell aircraft.

My goal is to build a company that people can trust when making some of the most important and sometimes difficult decisions in aviation. Whether you're looking for an aircraft to expand your business, exploring leasing opportunities, or considering selling an aircraft, I want Hodapp Aviation to be a resource you can rely on.

I am originally from South St. Louis, Missouri, and I have been fascinated by aviation for as long as I can remember. Aviation has always been a part of my life through my family's connections to the industry, which ultimately played a much larger role in my journey than I initially realized. Those connections, along with my passion for aviation, helped motivate me to pursue this career.

Today, I am wrapping up my Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate while continuing to look for opportunities to expand my experience throughout the aviation industry. I have also gained experience helping administer a busy airport in Illinois, where I have been able to learn more about airport operations, aviation management, and the many moving parts that keep an aviation organization running.

I know I still have a lot to learn, and that's part of what makes this journey exciting. My goal is to continue learning from every opportunity and eventually use that knowledge to help the next generation of pilots, operators, and aviation professionals succeed.

Hodapp Aviation is just getting started.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my website and learn more about what I'm building. I hope that, whether you're an individual pilot or part of an aviation company, Hodapp Aviation can help you grow and reach your goals.

Here's to the beginning of the journey.

— Christian Hodapp
Founder, Hodapp Aviation