About LiftX

Founded in 2025, our company was built from a simple but meaningful goal: to pursue aviation in a way that supports both professional excellence and a larger mission. What began as a phone call between two pilots looking for a path forward grew into a business model designed to sustain meaningful aviation work while serving practical needs in the field. The detailing side of our operation exists not only as a professional service, but as a foundation that helps enable aviation access and long-term mission efforts where travel is often limited or cost-prohibitive.

The company is led by Kaleb and Gavin, both private pilots with instrument ratings and a combined aviation background exceeding a decade. Gavin is progressing toward his commercial certification, supported by a Bachelor of Science in Aviation, while Kaleb brings formal education in airport operations. Our training includes WINGS safety program participation, OSHA safety practices, ramp operations safety, and ongoing chemical safety education. This foundation informs every service decision we make. We approach aircraft with the mindset of pilots first — understanding that every surface, panel, and system has operational significance.

Detailing is our primary focus, and we service a broad range of aircraft and helicopters for private owners, charter operators, and flight schools. Our work is guided by a disciplined safety philosophy rooted in aviation knowledge and procedural awareness. We use aircraft-grade products exclusively and apply protective measures — including covering pitot tubes and static ports — to prevent contamination or damage during cleaning. High-sensitivity areas receive maximum attention, especially around instrumentation and critical components. Every service includes both a pre- and post-detail visual inspection to identify any irregularities that may warrant attention, reinforcing our commitment to responsible aircraft care.

Our guiding principles are careful execution and precision. We believe detailing is not cosmetic alone — it is an extension of aircraft stewardship. By applying our operational understanding, we ensure that the aircraft is treated with the same level of respect and scrutiny we would expect for our own. Clients should feel confident that their aircraft is being managed by professionals who understand both aesthetics and airworthiness considerations.

We operate as an insured business with appropriate airport access and ramp credentials, and our workflow reflects familiarity with FAA operating environments and compliance expectations. Professionalism, accountability, and consistency define our customer experience. Our commitment is straightforward: every aircraft leaves our care meeting the standards we would demand ourselves.

Looking forward, our long-term vision includes expanding into flight training and charter operations, continuing to build an aviation enterprise grounded in safety, discipline, and service. Each step of growth is approached with the same mindset that shaped our founding, deliberate, mission-driven, and focused on doing the work correctly.

Our goal is not only to deliver premium detailing, but to build lasting trust through technical competence, aviation awareness, and a service ethic that places the aircraft and its mission first.

Kaleb Phillips - Chief Executive Officer

Gavin Dillon - Chief Operating Officer

Contact us

Contact our team to schedule service or request a detailing consultation.