The Pilatus Group: An Internationally Oriented Swiss Company
Founded in 1939, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd develops and produces worldwide unique aircraft aircraft and market-leading systems for pilot training. The Pilatus team consists of over 3,000 exceptional employees who make the company, which is domiciled in Stans, one of the largest and most innovative employers in Central Switzerland.
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Annual Report 2024
2024 was a very successful year for Pilatus. Despite ongoing challenges, we were able to hand over 153 aircraft to our customers thanks to continued high demand. With total sales of 1.633 billion Swiss francs, EBIT of 243 million Swiss francs and orders worth 2.193 billion Swiss francs, Pilatus reported a very good set of results last year.
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Pilatus Group: Subsidiaries
Pilatus Business Aircraft
Broomfield, USA
“We strive for the highest level of service in everything we do at Pilatus.” Thomas Bosshard, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has been in charge of Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd since 2002. He has worked for the company for over 20 years and is currently responsible for more than 100 employees in Broomfield in the USA. Previously he worked for Pilatus Aircraft Ltd in Switzerland and was responsible for the production department. Bosshard has degrees in mechanical engineering and business administration. He joined Pilatus in 1994 from Switzerland’s national airline. Thomas Bosshard is a Swiss and US citizen and lives in Boulder County, Colorado.
Thomas Bosshard
CEO Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd
Pilatus Australia
Adelaide, SA, Australien
“As a company Pilatus has a very clear direction – we manufacture class leading products with unsurpassed product support. Our employees are the best in the industry and we work together as a team to ensure that our customers are always number one.” Sebastian Lip, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has been in charge of Pilatus Australia Pty Ltd since 2005. He commenced employment with Pilatus Australia Pty Ltd as a demonstration pilot on the PC-12 aircraft in 2003 where he was responsible for all flight operations. In 2004 he was promoted to the role of Sales Manager responsible for all PC-12 sales throughout Australia and New Zealand. Prior to joining Pilatus Australia Pty Ltd, Sebastian Lip worked as a commercial pilot. He holds an air transport pilots licence with multi engine IFR flight instructor qualifications. Sebastian Lip is an Australian citizen and lives in Adelaide.
Sebastian Lip
CEO Pilatus Australia Pty Ltd
Pilatus Training Solutions Australia
Sale, Australien
The subsidiary Pilatus Training Solutions Australia Pty Ltd was founded in December 2017. It is domiciled in Sale, Victoria, and is responsible for supporting government contracts in the Asia-Pacific region.
Jennifer Marshall
CEO Pilatus Training Solutions Australia Pty
Skytech
Atlanta, USA
Skytech was founded in 1976 and acquired by Pilatus in 2022. Through Skytech, Pilatus is aiming to improve the continuity and quality of customer service on the US East Coast.
Justin Lazzeri
CEO Skytech, Inc.
