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Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver exceptional service through skilled craftsmanship and innovative solutions. From avionics to heavy maintenance, we cater to private, commercial, and government sectors, ensuring every aircraft meets the highest airworthiness standards.

Trust Phyxius—founded by aircraft owners and pilots—to provide the professional, high-quality service you deserve.

Joe Chiaramonte, Head Mechanic

Joe Chiaramonte is a skilled aviation mechanic with extensive experience in the inspection, repair, and modification of General Aviation and Corporate aircraft. He holds IA (Inspection Authorization) privileges and has worked with a wide range of aircraft, including the King Air, Citation V, Beechcraft 1900D, and Eclipse Jet.

Throughout his career, Joe has held key roles at various aviation companies. At Southern Air Group, he was responsible for maintaining and modifying various aircraft. He also provided technical assistance at ATP USA, where he guided mechanics on Airframe and Power Plant troubleshooting and repair techniques. As a lead mechanic at AB Aviation, Joe handled the inspection, repair, and modification of both Corporate and General Aviation aircraft. He later served as the facility manager and lead mechanic at Romanair/Airmec, managing inspections and repairs for General Aviation aircraft.

Joe holds several licenses, including an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license with Inspection Authorization, a Private Pilot license, and an FCC General Radiotelephone License. His deep expertise and leadership in aircraft maintenance make him a trusted professional in the aviation industry.

 

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David Guzman

David Guzman has been in General Aviation business development for most of his career, driven by a lifelong passion for aviation. Growing up as the son of a U.S. Air Force flight crew member, he soloed at 16 and earned his pilot’s license at 19. After serving four years in the U.S. Army, he pursued a degree in Aviation Maintenance Business Management while earning multiple FAA certifications.

In 1991, Guzman launched a flight school at Tulsa International Airport, which grew to over 25 aircraft. He later shifted focus to aircraft maintenance and expanded Southwest Aviation Specialties (SWAS) into a global operation, offering services like aircraft management, leasing, maintenance, and sales. SWAS has operated in multiple countries and holds both FAA Repair Station. With expertise in aviation maintenance, Guzman has built SWAS into a leading company, servicing hundreds of aircraft globally over the years.  Finally, Guzman owns and operates Brazos Valley Air Charter, LLC.  It is the world’s largest owner/operator of the Piaggio Avanti P-180 aircraft.  Coupled with the FAR Part 145 repair station SWAS also owns the world’s largest Piaggio parts inventory.

Glenn Sikes

Glenn Sikes is a commercial pilot with 40 years of experience. A long-time user and operator at the KLZU airport, Glenn brings deep knowledge of the local airport community as well as the aircraft industry at large. With a background as a general contractor, Glenn is currently overseeing the construction of a 125,500 square foot state-of-the art aircraft repair facility for Phyxius at LZU.

In addition to His role at Phyxius, Glenn works for Walter Hoff as the Director of Flight Operations for one of Hoff’s companies which currently owns an Avanti Piaggo, based at LZU.

Walter Hoff

Walter Hoff is President of Sav-Rx Prescription Services, a leading Pharmacy Benefits Manager based in Fremont, Nebraska, managing prescription benefits for over 10 million members nationwide. He is also Managing Member of A-S Medication Solutions (ASM), an affiliate of Sav-Rx that provides electronic prescribing and dispensing solutions to over 3,000 clinics across the U.S.

Previously, Mr. Hoff served as Chairman and CEO of NDCHealth, which was acquired by McKesson. Under his leadership, NDCHealth became a major player in healthcare claims processing, handling about 50% of U.S. healthcare claims and providing systems for pharmacies and physicians.

Earlier, Mr. Hoff held executive roles at First Data Corporation, including CFO, and oversaw its major credit card transaction processing. He also held positions at ADP and Touche Ross. He and his wife live in Atlanta with their three children.

Phyxius Aircraft Services

850 Airport Road
Building 16
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

support@PhyxiusAircraft.com

(678)-207-8429