Aviation Tax Consultants’ KJ McCarter Named to NBAA’s 2026 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40

Aviation Tax Consultants (ATC) is proud to announce that KJ McCarter, CPA, has been selected as a recipient of the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) 2026 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 Award. This prestigious recognition honors 40 emerging leaders who are making a meaningful impact on business aviation through professional achievement, leadership, innovation, and community involvement.

KJ was recognized in the Business Management category for his work as an Aviation Tax Advisor, helping aircraft owners, operators, and first-time buyers navigate the complex tax considerations associated with aircraft ownership.

A Passion for Aviation and a Commitment to Clients
KJ’s career in aviation has been shaped by both his accounting expertise and his family’s longstanding involvement in the industry. After beginning his career in public accounting, KJ returned home from a Big Four accounting firm to work alongside his father at Aviation Tax Consultants when his father was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. That experience helped define KJ’s professional path and strengthened his commitment to continuing the family’s legacy.

Today, KJ combines his background in accounting and taxation with a deep understanding of the business aviation industry. He works with clients across the country to help them understand complex aviation tax issues, make informed decisions, and navigate the financial considerations of aircraft ownership.

For KJ, the most rewarding part of the work goes beyond tax strategy. As he shared in his NBAA award profile, “The most rewarding part of my career is helping people achieve aircraft ownership and seeing how business aviation enables them to grow their businesses, create jobs and better serve their communities.”

That client-focused approach reflects ATC’s commitment to providing knowledgeable, personalized guidance and building lasting relationships throughout the aviation community.

Recognizing the Next Generation of Business Aviation Leaders
The NBAA Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 Award, presented through NBAA’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation (YoPro) program, recognizes outstanding professionals who are helping shape the future of the industry. Recipients are selected by the NBAA YoPro Council based on their career accomplishments, leadership, and contributions to the business aviation community.

KJ’s selection places him among a distinguished group of professionals representing the diverse talents and expertise that make business aviation successful. His recognition reflects not only his technical knowledge and professional dedication, but also his commitment to helping clients succeed and supporting an industry built on relationships, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

A Proud Moment for Aviation Tax Consultants
At Aviation Tax Consultants, we are incredibly proud to see KJ’s hard work, expertise, and dedication recognized on a national level. His achievement represents an important milestone in his career and a meaningful continuation of the family legacy on which ATC was built.

We congratulate KJ on this well-deserved honor and look forward to seeing his continued contributions to our clients and the business aviation community.

Congratulations, KJ, on being named one of NBAA’s 2026 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40!

Learn more about KJ’s recognition on the NBAA website, and learn more about the NBAA Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 Award.