VAI Member Spotlight: TSH Aviation, South Carolina, USA Consulting firm assists aircraft operators with purchasing transactions, operations management, ownership support, and other specialized services. Looking for help navigating the aircraft purchasing experience? Need a partner to help manage aircraft operations and maintenance? TSH Aviation of Gramling, South Carolina, can help. Thierry Huguenin “We are a boutique aviation consultancy firm specializing in aircraft transactions, operations management, and ownership support,” explains Thierry Huguenin, managing partner and company founder. “We work closely with helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft owners, providing expertise in aircraft acquisition, seller representation, operator selection, and ongoing operational oversight to ensure a streamlined ownership experience,” he adds. TSH Aviation’s overall focus is centered around helping streamline operational processes through a personalized approach to aircraft transactions and management. The company aims to prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring that every operator receives tailored, expert guidance rather than an impersonal, one-size-fits-all experience, Huguenin says. Additional Support Beyond brokerage services, TSH Aviation also assists aircraft owners with selecting the right operator to manage their assets, according to Huguenin. “Our goal is to ensure that every aspect of ownership and operation falls into place as it should—minimizing surprises, eliminating hassles, and optimizing efficiency,” he says. A pilot, Huguenin has 45 years of experience in aircraft sourcing and acquisition, seller representation, and operations management for both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, including working at aircraft dealerships in Switzerland and the United States before becoming an independent consultant in the early 1990s. His vast experience helps Huguenin provide a personalized approach to support buyers, sellers, and owners in aircraft transactions. Helicopter Services For the helicopter industry, TSH Aviation provides comprehensive operations and maintenance supervision with the goal of handling maintenance, compliance, and crew management with precision. While he currently lives in South Carolina, Huguenin maintains strong ties to Europe, particularly his home country of Switzerland, where he continues to oversee key aviation projects. For example, Huguenin currently supervises the private helicopter operations of a Swiss helicopter operator on a day-to-day basis, which includes managing aircraft replacement and fleet turnover to ensure operational efficiency.
