Pollard Aircraft Sales Inc
Meet the Staff

Tim Pollard – President & CEO
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Tim PollardTim Pollard, President and CEO of Pollard Aircraft Sales, Inc. has been an aircraft sales professional since 1990. He started Pollard Aircraft in 1992 and has been directly involved in over 500 aircraft transactions. He received his business degree in Finance from the University of Texas - Arlington in 1990.

Tim’s love of aviation began when his father took him flying at the age of five. He received his pilot’s license while he was in college and holds multi-engine and instrument ratings. He has over 4,200 hours of flight time.

Tim enjoys spending time with his wife Penney and their twin daughters, Ali and Ariel. He also enjoys playing golf and fishing.


John Swartz – Director of Jet Sales
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John SwartzJohn Swartz grew up in corporate aviation with his father who was a sales manager for KC-Aviation, and now with one of the premier service centers. John’s Father would take him to see the business jets and fly on them as a child and that is where John’s love for aviation began.

After graduating high school, John enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, to become a KC-130 jet engine mechanic. His duties included propeller maintenance, engine repair, fuel system repair and running the test cell. John has a strong maintenance back ground including an A&P License, a level 2 NDT license and a 1st Class FCC license with a radar endorsement.

After leaving the Marines, John worked for Dallas Airmotive, quickly becoming the Shop supervisor, and overseeing the assembly and disassembly of the Rolls Royce Spey and Tay program, and the Pratt & Whitney PT-6A and JT-15D program. John quickly excelled in the mechanics field and decided to pursue his goal to become an Aircraft Sales Professional. John has been with Pollard Aircraft Sales for two years and sells a variety of aircraft ranging from the turboprop to the most extravagant luxury business jet aircraft produced.


Michael Swartz – Aircraft Research Analyst
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Michael SwartzAs a child, Michael always admired the luxury and beauty of the airplanes in the K-C Aviation/Gulfstream hangar at Dallas Love Field. His father, the sales manager for K-C Aviation, always took Michael to the airport each week to see the new arrivals. The Swartz family attended every local air show and aviation was always a big part of Michael’s life.

Michael is new to the aircraft industry, but the industry is not new to him. He is currently attending the University of North Texas pursuing his degree while developing his business skills as a researcher for Pollard Aircraft. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing and playing a round or two of golf.


Clinton T. Pye - Acquisitions, Brokerage, Consulting, & Pilot Services
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Clinton T. PyeClinton T. Pye, Former Owner of Lancaster Airport, Inc. has utilized his aviation skills and expertise in the development of the Lancaster Municipal Airport. This role was successful in obtaining monies in excess of $30,000,000.00 for private and federal funding at the airport. His leadership was instrumental in the installation of IFR approaches as well as 200,000 Square Feet of new Hangar development. This strategic plan included a substantial boost in FBO operations and tenant growth. Mr. Pye built this successful development company from 2000 until the sale of the company in November 2008. His past experience of building and developing the Lancaster Airport into a flourishing Regional Airport also afforded him the opportunity to acquire over 6,500 hours as an ATP Pilot with type ratings in the IA-Jet and the Citation 650.

He began his aviation career in 1990 with the buying and selling of piston, jet, and turboprop aircraft. Mr. Pye is currently involved in aircraft training and contract pilot services which include SimuFlite and various other aircraft operators. Mr. Pye has been indirectly involved with Pollard Aircraft Sales, Inc since 1995 as a general partner on multiple aircraft sales and has been directly involved in over 100 aircraft transactions total. Mr. Pye remains current in serveral turboprop aircraft as well as a provider of contract pilot services for various operators in and around Texas. Clinton also provides FBO and Airport consulting as a Pollard Aircraft staff member.


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