Supercraft's Story
Supercraft’s journey began in 2023, when founder Tyler Bouman set out to transform Custom Aviation into a truly 21st-century aircraft maintenance organisation. After exploring more than 20 name ideas and design directions, we arrived at the identity that best represents our vision: Supercraft.
From day one, our focus has been on building a reputation based on innovation, professionalism, and uncompromising standards of safety and quality. We’re not leaning on the past — we’re focused on creating the future of aviation maintenance.
Meet the team
Tyler Bouman
Managing Director
Part 66 LAME
Tyler's aviation career began in the RNZAF back in 2012. He started on Seasprite helicopters in Auckland and worked his way up to the A109 and NH90 helicopters in Ohakea, where he achieved his Part 66 License. Afterward, he spent time doing helicopter maintenance in Wanaka and took a brief detour and worked for a fencing company in Wanaka, followed by a role at at a exploration drilling company in Perth, Australia. Tyler joined Custom Aviation just after the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, eventually progressing to full ownership of the company. He draws on his diverse experiences outside of aviation to deliver realistic results.
Ratings:
Group 1 Airframe
Group 3 Airframe
Group 1 Engine
Group 3 Engine
Group 3 Helicopter
Arrius
A109
Tyler also has experience on MD900, MD500, AS350 and B206 helicopters
Scout Bouman
"CEO"
Chief Eating Officer
Scout's aviation career began in 2022. He has been coming to Supercraft with Tyler since he was just three months old, keeping Tyler company and stealing many of our business neighbours' sandwiches. Scout has an essential duty at Supercraft - keeping the riffraff out.