An Internationally Oriented Swiss Company
Founded in 1939, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is the only Swiss company to develop, produce and sell aircraft to customers around the world: from the legendary Pilatus Porter PC-6 to the best-selling single-engine turboprop in its class, the PC-12, and the PC-21, the training system of the future. The latest aircraft is the PC-24 – the world’s first ever business jet for use on short unprepared runways. Domiciled in Stans, the company is certified to ISO 14001 in recognition of its efforts for the environment. With over 2,500 employees at its headquarters, Pilatus is one of the largest employers in Central Switzerland. Pilatus provides training for about 140 apprentices in 14 different professions – job training for young people has always been a very high priority at Pilatus.
Airport Buochs, the homebase of Pilatus, is owned 50 percent by Pilatus and 50 percent by the Canton Nidwalden. In addition, the Authorised Sales and Service Centre Skytech is part of the Pilatus Group.
Board of Directors
Members of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
Management
Management of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
Associated Companies
The Pilatus Group includes independent subsidiaries in Broomfield (Colorado, USA) Adelaide (Australia) and Rock Hill (South Carolina, USA). Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd based in Broomfield, Colorado, was founded in 1996. About 70 percent of all PC-12s which come off the production line in Stans are finished to customer specifications (interior and exterior livery) in Colorado. Our American subsidiary is also responsible for PC-12 and PC-24 marketing, sales and servicing activities in North and South America. Pilatus Australia Pty Ltd was set up in 1998 as a sales support centre. It is responsible for the marketing of PC-12 and PC-24 in Australia and New Zealand. Skytech was established in 1976 and acquired by Pilatus in 2022. With Skytech, Pilatus aims to improve the continuity and quality of customer service activities on the East Coast.
Management of the Associated Companies