Wheels Up

Wheels Up is a prominent private aviation company founded in 2013 by Kenny Dichter and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. As one of the largest private aviation providers in the U.S. and globally, Wheels Up offers a variety of services, including membership programs, on-demand charter flights, aircraft management, and whole aircraft sales. The company operates a fleet of over 1,500 safety-vetted private aircraft, including Beechcraft King Air 350i turboprops and Cessna Citation jets. Wheels Up provides several membership tiers, including Wheels Up Connect, which allows members to share flights and reduce costs. The company also features a mobile app for easy flight search and booking. In addition to flight services, Wheels Up offers freight, safety and security solutions, and managed services for individuals and organizations. The company has strategic partnerships, notably with Delta Air Lines, enhancing travel benefits for its customers. Following a SPAC merger in 2021, Wheels Up became publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol UP.

Airlines/aviation New York, United States Founded 2013 ~823 employees

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Employees
823
+0.6% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$939K
Revenue ~$773M
12-month attrition
24.8%
Tech: 27.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
14
Last 30 days

Salaries at Wheels Up

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8 salary profiles in the US

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering10
Operations3
IT2
Consulting2
Sales1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

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How many employees does Wheels Up have?

Wheels Up has about 823 employees, up 0.6% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Wheels Up sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Wheels Up filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Wheels Up's revenue per employee?

Wheels Up makes about $939K in revenue per employee, based on $772.53M annual revenue and 823 employees.

How much does Wheels Up pay?

6figr has 8 salary profiles for Wheels Up in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Wheels Up salaries page. See Wheels Up salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.