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Departure Aviation Services LLC Providing professional pilot services and quality flight instruction to the greater NC area! Welcome to Departure Aviation Services LLC.

a Veteran owned and operated business here in the Greater Cape Fear Region of central Carolinas. We specialize in niche general aviation flying such as: Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Instrument Pilot, Multi-Engine Pilot, ATP check ride prep, Bi-Annual Flight Reviews, Instrument Proficiency Check and Helicopter Pilot with various add-on endorsements like: Tail Wheel, Spin training, Complex Aircraft, High Performance Aircraft, and BATD Flight Simulator in an array of general aviation aircraft! If you're seeking Professional Pilot services, look no more. Our CEO and Senior Pilot, Hector Valle-Ortiz, is a Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument Instructor, Multi Engine Instructor, with ATP rating accumulating over 2300 hours total time in which 1700 is dual instruction given! Here at Departure Aviation Services we are a close tight-knit family of veterans. Our firm handshakes, eye to eye conversations, and our word is what bonds our foundation and upholds the key pillars such as TRUST, SAFE, QUALITY, that's embedded in our day to day operations. Please come out to Laurinburg-Maxton Airport (KMEB) and meet the crew that is dedicated to serve the Cape Fear Area!

10/05/2026

Imagine your first solo. ✈️ Make it your next goal with Departure Aviation Services. DM us to start your flight training. Every adventure starts with a departure.
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✈️ Huge congratulations to Clayton Batten on completing his first solo flight! ✈️ As a young man pursuing aviation, this...
09/13/2026

✈️ Huge congratulations to Clayton Batten on completing his first solo flight! ✈️

As a young man pursuing aviation, this is a huge milestone and just the beginning.

Great work by Clayton and his instructor, Nic! 👏

Every adventure starts with a departure!
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07/09/2026

✈️Ever wanted to see what it’s like to fly? ✈️

Check out our website, stop by the office, or even send us a dm to learn more! Every adventure begins with a departure! 🛫

06/29/2026
06/29/2026

Want to fly? ✈️

We can make that happen! Check out our link in bio or shoot us a dm for more information! Come check us out today!

✈️ Meet Our Fleet: The 1962 Beechcraft 95-A55 BaronBuilt for performance and trusted for generations, our 1962 Beechcraf...
06/27/2026

✈️ Meet Our Fleet: The 1962 Beechcraft 95-A55 Baron

Built for performance and trusted for generations, our 1962 Beechcraft 95-A55 Baron is a legendary twin-engine aircraft known for its speed, reliability, and smooth handling. As one of the most respected piston twins ever produced, the Baron has become a favorite for advanced flight training, cross-country flying, and multi-engine experience.

Whether you’re earning your Multi-Engine Rating or building valuable twin-engine time, the Baron delivers the performance and confidence that pilots have relied on for decades.

📍Based here at Departure Aviation Services

Some traditions never leave the runway. ✈️Today, Sam had the opportunity to take his grandfather, a former pilot himself...
06/20/2026

Some traditions never leave the runway. ✈️

Today, Sam had the opportunity to take his grandfather, a former pilot himself, back into the skies. Aviation has run through their family for generations, and moments like these are a reminder that the passion for flight continues to live on.

From one generation of pilots to the next, the love of aviation is still flying strong. ❤️

✈️ First Solo Flight Alert! ✈️Today, Kaede completed his first solo flight, a milestone every pilot remembers. His hard ...
06/12/2026

✈️ First Solo Flight Alert! ✈️

Today, Kaede completed his first solo flight, a milestone every pilot remembers. His hard work, dedication, and confidence have paid off, and we couldn’t be more proud.

Join us in congratulating Kaede on this incredible achievement! 👏✈️

✈️ Meet Our Fleet: The 1963 Cessna 172D Skyhawk "Ugly Betty"A true aviation classic, our 1963 Cessna 172D Skyhawk has he...
06/06/2026

✈️ Meet Our Fleet: The 1963 Cessna 172D Skyhawk "Ugly Betty"

A true aviation classic, our 1963 Cessna 172D Skyhawk has helped generations of pilots take their first steps into the sky. Known for its forgiving handling, reliability, and excellent visibility, the 172D remains one of the most trusted training aircraft ever built.

Whether you're working toward your Private Pilot Certificate or simply experiencing the joy of flight for the first time, "Ugly Betty" continues to prove that age is just a number.

📍Based at Departure Aviation Services

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16701 Airport Road
Maxton, NC
28364

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+19102242165

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