About Us
Built by Aviation People, for Aviation People
Aviatize was born from the frustration of managing flight schools with spreadsheets, paper logs, and disconnected tools. We set out to build the operating system that aviation deserves.
Our Story
What started as a mission to digitize a single flight school has grown into a comprehensive platform serving flight schools and aero clubs across Europe and beyond. From scheduling and training management to billing, maintenance, and compliance — Aviatize handles it all.
We believe flight schools should spend their time teaching people to fly, not wrestling with admin. Every module we build is measured against one question: does this save our customers time and help them run better operations?
Based in Mesa, Arizona with roots in European aviation, we bring a global perspective to flight school management. Whether you operate under FAA or EASA regulations, Aviatize adapts to your needs.
The Team
Aviation Expertise Meets Technology
The core team of Aviatize combines an extensive background in aviation and thorough knowledge of airline flight operations, with expert knowledge of mobile IT platforms and software usability — an exceptional asset that simply has no equal in the Integrated Aviation Management Platform provider landscape.
Chris De Rouck
Founder & CTO
Chris leads the technical vision at Aviatize, ensuring the platform remains at the cutting edge of aviation management. With a Master’s in Computer Science Engineering and a background in corporate innovation at Philips, Chris combines high-level engineering principles with a lifelong passion for web technology. He is dedicated to creating software that is as powerful as it is intuitive, transforming how flight schools and operators manage their data in a digital-first world.
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Dominiek De Roo
CEO
Dominiek leverages three decades of operational excellence at companies like Sabena, KLM and CAE to redefine aviation management. With an extensive background as an Operations Manager and a Senior Flight School Manager, he has firsthand experience in the complexities of pilot cadet training and large-scale fleet operations. Currently an active KLM Cargo B747-400F pilot, Dominiek ensures that Aviatize remains a platform built by aviators, for aviators. He holds a Master of Science degree from HOGent University of Applied Sciences.
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Tom Verbruggen
Co-Founder & Advisor
Tom brings hands-on aviation operations expertise to Aviatize’s content and product strategy. His deep understanding of how flight schools, flying clubs, and aviation organizations operate day-to-day informs both the product roadmap and the educational content that helps operators run better businesses. As a co-founder, Tom bridges the gap between software capabilities and real-world aviation workflows.
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Our Values
Aviation First
We build for aviation, not generic business. Every module is designed around how flight schools actually operate.
Customer Driven
Our roadmap comes from flight school operators. We listen, we build, and we iterate with real feedback.
Global Reach
From EASA to FAA, from small clubs to large academies — Aviatize adapts to aviation operations worldwide.
Hands-On Support
Every customer gets dedicated onboarding. We are not a faceless SaaS — we are your partner in operations.
Our Offices
Two Continents, One Mission
With offices in the United States and Europe, we serve flight schools around the world with local expertise and global perspective.
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