Program Specifics:

Mike Baehr , Regional Director – mbaehr@AirSharesElite.com

Mike Baehr has had an interest in aviation since he was young.  He acquired his private pilot’s license at age nineteen.  In 1983 he graduated from medical school at Ohio State University.  After three years of residency at Mt Carmel Medical Center in family medicine, Dr. Baehr opened a solo family medical practice in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio.  Mike managed and expanded the office into a seven provider multi –million dollar practice.  He is currently the senior managing partner of Family Physician of Gahanna and the practice continues to grow and thrive under his management.

Mike also is an FAA Certified Senior Medical Examiner.  He serves as the company physician of the largest fractional ownership company in business jet aircraft. 

In 2002 Mike purchased his first Cirrus SR22 and has accumulated over 500 hours flying time.  He received his Instrument Rating prior to purchasing the Cirrus SR22 and spends at least 15% of his flight time in further training and proficiency.  Mike is very familiar with what is required to manage the needs and upkeep of Cirrus aircraft.

Mike became interested in extending the concept of AirShares ownership to general aviation four years ago; in order to succeed, he has put together an unprecedented team to ensure AirShares Elite Ohio’s success.  He plans on making AirShares Elite Ohio his second successful business.

Tim Sayre , Sales Representative – tsayre@AirSharesElite.com

Tim Sayre has been an aviator since 1996 when he began attending the Flight Education Program at the Ohio State University. His experience includes light Cessna aircraft, the Beechcraft King Air 200, Dornier 328, Canadair 200 and 700, the Cessna Citation 560 Excel, and now the Cirrus SR22. When Tim is not at the airport, he can usually be found playing a rousing game of "Show me where you hid Daddy's car keys" with his son, Owen. His wife, Maya, is an actress who is currently in her second production for CATCO in Columbus, Ohio. Tim feels that the Cirrus SR22 is the best equipped aircraft he has ever flown. Tim Sayre is very excited to be part of the AirShares Elite team in Central Ohio and looks forward to helping you find your “AirShare”.

Jim Betounes, Regional Chief Pilot - jbetounes@AirSharesElite.com

Jim Betounes has always been fascinated by airplanes. He began The Ohio State Aviation program in 1988 and graduated in 1991 with a BS degree in Aircraft Systems. While at OSU he competed in NIFA (National Intercollegiate Flying Association) and also coached the team while working as a flight instructor for Ohio State.

After leaving Ohio State he was a FAR135 Captain hauling checks at night and then worked for a consulting firm that primarily did accident investigation. In 1998 he helped start a FAR Part 141 flight school and is currently the Chief Flight Instructor.

He first flew a Cirrus when a student decided to purchase one, traveling to Duluth to help pick it up. In 2004 it was back to Duluth for CSIP training. Jim enjoys the Cirrus and he hopes to help ensure that all AirShares Elite owners are the best trained and safest pilots flying.

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