Makers Air lives and breathe the Bahamas
Our connection to paradise runs as deep as the Atlantic. Beginning at a young Staniel Cay, Joe Hocher capitalized upon his vision to bring the indescribable magic of island life to those who seek the luxury of true escape. What resulted is a family-owned, premier boutique airline that believes in the value of passenger experience and safety.
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Joe Hocher (co-founder and owner of the Staniel Cay Yacht Club) started flying a Piper Cherokee Six to bring supplies into Staniel Cay from Nassau and Fort Lauderdale.[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_sep time_sep_title=”1981″ line_style=”solid” line_color=”#003366″][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Watermakers” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_size=”desktop:16px;” title_font_color=”#ffffff” desc_font_size=”desktop:14px;” desc_font_color=”#ffffff”]
Joe Hocher founded Watermakers, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, a manufacturing company dedicated to the design, manufacture, and service of reverse osmosis desalination equipment.[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_sep time_sep_title=”2002″ line_style=”solid” line_color=”#003366″][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Watermakers Air” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_size=”desktop:16px;” title_font_color=”#ffffff” desc_font_size=”desktop:14px;” desc_font_color=”#ffffff”]
In response to demand, Watermakers Air was officially formed and began operating as a 135 charter for the specific purpose of flying passengers, as well as freight and supplies. Our first aircraft was a single, Britten Norman Islander and our employees consisted of Joe and David Hocher plus the pilot. The only destination was Staniel Cay and the “lobby” consisted of folding chairs in a small hangar.[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_sep time_sep_title=”2005″ line_style=”solid” line_color=”#003366″][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Makers Air: New Name” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_size=”desktop:16px;” title_font_color=”#ffffff” desc_font_size=”desktop:14px;” desc_font_color=”#ffffff”]
Now named as Makers Air, we’ve taken our brand promise to the next level by creating a tailored passenger experience that is focused on customer service and connecting travelers with the Out Islands of The Bahamas.[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_sep time_sep_title=”Today” line_style=”solid” line_color=”#003366″][/icon_timeline]
Staniel Cay
Scotland Cay
Chub Cay
Andros Island
Cat Island
Congo Town
Harbour Island
Exuma Cays
Fresh Creek
Great Harbour Cay
Marsh Harbour
Rock Sound
Fly to the Bahamas Out Islands in Style
Makers Air is the premier charter airline with daily Bahamas flights. Our goal is to connect passengers to paradise, crafting a flight experience that brings reliable, memorable and convenient getaways to our customers.