Founded in 1995 by Robert Basham, one of the original founders of Outback Steakhouse, Inc., Walkabout Air is a full-service aviation company with capabilities ranging from aircraft management to charter and sales. 

With aircraft based in Tampa, Florida, we specialize in managing executive aircraft for both business and private accounts, with services including flight logistics, aircraft maintenance and record-keeping.  We create operational and financial efficiencies by providing the highest-productivity aircraft for our clients’ air travel needs.

Our staff of experienced professionals offers more than 100 years of combined experience in corporate aviation.  Walkabout Air’s pilots and mechanics share a working knowledge of a wide range of aircraft.  In 15+ years of operations, we have maintained an impeccable safety record, with more than 10,000 hours flown free of incident.

Walkabout Air’s pilots meet the same rigorous training standards and requirements as the national air carriers.  Our pilots receive the finest simulator, classroom and situation flight training by Flight Safety International and other similar providers and return to flight school every six months for recurrent training.  We are also proud to exceed the Federal Aviation Administration’s requirements with respect to aircraft maintenance and are ARG/US Gold certified.

Walkabout Air is a member of NBAA (National Business Aviation Association) and NATA (National Air Transportation Association).

Recently, Walkabout Air was featured in CAMPS’s InSight magazine.  The article, entitled “The Best Policy,” gives an in-depth look at Walkabout Air’s unique and honest approach to management.  The article can be read in its entirety here.