Our Mission:
To improve the financial lives of pilots through access to exceptional private market alternative investments.
About the Company
Turbine Capital is the leading real estate and alternative investment firm for pilots.
We provide streamlined access to commercial real estate and alternative investment opportunities designed to deliver passive cash flow, true diversification, and meaningful tax advantages to our investors.
Our Core Values
Our Values are our moral compass. They capture who we are as a company, and how we show up for our investors and each other every day.
Stewardship: We do what is right. We put the interests of our investors first. We act unwaveringly with integrity and accountability, and we earn our investor's trust every day.
Excellence: We maintain a "plus or minus zero knots" standard, ensuring that everything we do reflects the highest level of quality. Excellence defines our organization and extends to our partners, whom we hold to the same uncompromising standards.
Transparency: We are committed to frequent, clear, thorough and honest communication with our investors and stakeholders. We seek and thoughtfully consider feedback to foster an environment of continuous improvement.
Adaptability: We make thoughtful, data-driven decisions to navigate and capitalize on market dynamics. By embracing innovation, leveraging emerging trends, and challenging the status quo, we continuously refine our approach to deliver exceptional results.
Camaraderie: We cultivate meaningful relationships with our investors, fostering an approachable, collaborative, and engaging environment.
Meet the Leadership Team
Tait Duryea
CEO | FOUNDER
Tait Duryea is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Turbine Capital. As an experienced airline captain and third-generation aviator, Tait combines deep industry knowledge with more than a decade of real estate investing experience across single-family, multifamily, self-storage, industrial, mobile home parks, and short-term rentals.
In 2020, he launched Turbine Capital to provide pilots access to institutional-quality real estate and alternative investments traditionally reserved for ultra-high-net-worth investors. He later expanded his impact with the launch of the Passive Income Pilots Podcast in 2023, which has quickly become one of the fastest-growing financial podcasts on Apple and Spotify. The podcast equips pilots with tools to generate passive income, leverage advanced tax strategies, and build multi-generational wealth.
At Turbine Capital, Tait sets the firm’s strategic vision, oversees the investment selection committee, and maintains a direct connection with investors. Guided by the company’s core values, he is committed to helping aviation professionals improve their financial lives through diversification, tax-efficient investing, and access to high-quality opportunities beyond Wall Street.
Brittany Atiburcio
VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS
Brittany Atiburcio is Turbine Capital’s Director of Operations and team Integrator, overseeing the systems, processes, and communications that keep the firm running smoothly. She is involved in nearly every aspect of the business, from managing internal operations to assisting investors with transfers of interest, IRA investments, and account inquiries.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations and a Master’s degree in Business and Marketing, Brittany brings a strong foundation in both strategy and communication. Before joining Turbine Capital, she served as Direct and Email Marketing Coordinator for Hawaiian Airlines, where she gained extensive experience in operations and customer engagement.
At Turbine Capital, Brittany combines her background in aviation and business with a detail-oriented approach to ensure efficiency, consistency, and clear communication for both the team and investors.
Jon Yost
DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITIONS
Jon Yost serves as Turbine Capital’s Director of Acquisitions, where he is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and advancing new investment opportunities. He leads the front end of the deal pipeline, conducting in-depth analysis of potential acquisitions and coordinating with leadership and the advisory board to ensure only the most compelling, risk-adjusted opportunities are pursued.
Jon began investing in real estate in 2005 and has since built a diverse track record across multiple asset classes. His portfolio includes single-family and multifamily residences, a mobile home park, light industrial NNN commercial properties, vacation rentals, and land investments.
He and his wife actively operate a short- and mid-term rental business as well as a land investment company. In addition, Jon has partnered in the acquisition of 858 multifamily units as both a Limited Partner and General Partner, over 200 units of self-storage, and several land development projects throughout the Western U.S.
Outside of real estate, Jon flies the B777 for a major U.S. airline and the A-10 for the Idaho Air National Guard. An avid outdoorsman, his favorite aircraft is his Cessna 206, which he uses to explore the Idaho backcountry with family and friends.
Graham “TJ” Johnson
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Graham “TJ” Johnson serves as Turbine Capital’s Investor Relations Liaison. He is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with investors and ensuring a seamless experience from first contact through ongoing support. As the primary point of contact for the investor community, TJ provides guidance and personal communication to help keep investors well-informed and supported.
An F-15C and F-15EX instructor pilot in the Air National Guard and a recent major airline hire, TJ brings a deep understanding of the aviation profession and the financial challenges that come with it. He is also an active real estate investor, giving him the unique ability to connect with Turbine Capital’s investor base both as a peer and as a resource.
Whether answering technical questions, guiding investors through new opportunities, or maintaining long-term relationships, his role is central to ensuring every investor’s experience reflects the firm’s values of stewardship and excellence.
Byron Elliot
GENERAL COUNSEL
Byron Elliott is General Counsel for Turbine Capital and a Founding Partner of 3 Pillars Law. He is a highly experienced SEC attorney who has supported real estate syndicators through acquisition, due diligence, closing, entity formation and private equity offerings.
His experience includes Regulation D exempt offerings, contract drafting and review, lease agreements, and general legal consultation. Additionally, Byron is well-versed in Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Lending and numerous tax incentive programs, and has developed eight projects, to include two mobile home parks, and six historical mixed-use properties.
Prior to practicing law and investing in real estate, Byron served a 24-year career in the US Army, with overseas assignments in Korea, Germany, Kosovo, Iraq.
Byron holds a JD from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, a MBA from Colorado Christian University, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Regis University, a Master’s Certificate in Government Contracting from Villanova University and a Project Management Certificate through Norwich University. He is a graduate of the United States Army Command and General Staff College.
Additional Team Members
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Adrienne Yenko
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Investor reporting, regulatory filings, SEC compliance and CRM management
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Mildred Ison
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Fund administration, accounting, bookkeeping, distributions, payroll and tax preparation
