Mike Tarascio

Co-Founder

Mike Tarascio, Co-Founder

Mike’s journey in aviation began in 1981 when he discovered his true passion. He earned his ratings and started his career as a flight instructor before transitioning into piloting aircraft charter flights. Fascinated by aircraft mechanics, Mike also pursued certification as an aviation mechanic, relishing the challenges of troubleshooting maintenance issues on the company’s planes.

Outside of his work in aviation, Mike loves nothing more than planning day trips with his family in his airplane, exploring new destinations from a bird’s-eye view.

Safety

At Ventura, safety is Job One. That’s why we’re proud to say that since 1955, Ventura has been operating with a perfect safety record. We consistently exceed the FAA’s stringent requirements...

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Private Charters

Think private aircraft charters are just for the privileged few? Prepare to be astounded. Whether for business or leisure – or a combination of the two – jet charters are, for many, well with....

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Aircraft Sales

Whether you fly 50 or 150 hours a year, owning your own plane can be one of the best financial decisions you’ll ever make. Like other valuable assets, aircraft ownership can be a shrewd inv...

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