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Vantage Aviation Adds Experienced CFO to Growing FBO Network
Torsten Schneider brings two decades of aviation finance expertise to the leadership team.
Mar. 7, 2026 at 5:16pm
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Vantage Aviation, a provider of aviation services and the fastest growing fixed-base operator (FBO) network in the country, has announced the addition of Torsten Schneider as its new Chief Financial Officer. Schneider, who has over 20 years of experience in aviation finance, will be responsible for building effective finance organizations and developing valued relationships to further the company's growth.
Why it matters
Vantage Aviation has experienced significant expansion over the past year, adding five new locations in 2025. Schneider's appointment as CFO is expected to help the company reach the next level by leveraging his strategic expertise in finance and leadership.
The details
Schneider comes to Vantage Aviation after serving as CFO at APP Jet Center for its FBO network, and prior to that was CFO for an airport services provider, specializing in ground handling, cargo and travel, where he led a finance team of over 25 people. He holds an MBA and Bachelor of Science in International Business, and has held leadership positions in Switzerland and Canada before settling in his current role in New York.
- Vantage Aviation added five new locations in 2025.
The players
Vantage Aviation
An aviation services provider and the fastest growing fixed-base operator (FBO) network in the country.
Torsten Schneider
The new Chief Financial Officer of Vantage Aviation, bringing over 20 years of experience in aviation finance.
Ryan Maxfield
The Founder and CEO of Vantage Aviation.
What they’re saying
“Torsten builds effective finance organizations and develops valued relationships to further company growth. He's bringing the experience and leadership needed to continue Vantage's momentum. We're fortunate to benefit from his strategic expertise to help us reach the next level.”
— Ryan Maxfield, Founder and CEO, Vantage Aviation
“After an impressive year of growth for the company, there's no better time to join this team. I'm looking forward to building long-term value, as Vantage Aviation invests in people, service and facilities.”
— Torsten Schneider, Chief Financial Officer, Vantage Aviation
What’s next
Vantage Aviation is expected to continue its rapid expansion, with Schneider's financial leadership playing a key role in the company's growth strategy.
The takeaway
Vantage Aviation's appointment of an experienced aviation finance executive as its new CFO signals the company's commitment to building a strong financial foundation to support its ambitious growth plans in the FBO market.
